Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Trade of the Day: ETFS Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Palladium futures are hovering near their 2011 highs and the last leg up was triggered by the crisis in Ukraine.

Twitter Stock: Today’s First Hour Is Critical

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) felt the heat Tuesday after the lockup expiration released the sellers. Traders need to focus on Wednesday's early trading in Twitter stock.

3 Important Earnings Reports to Watch This Week

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Investors should keep a close eye on the earnings reports of Tesla (TSLA), Kate Spade (KATE) and Ctrip.com (CTRP) this week, because big moves could follow.

3 Blue-Chip Options Trades to Make Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
We look at a few options trade ideas for Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASDAQ:GMCR) and Transocean LTD (NYSE:RIG).

Trade of the Day: JC Penney (JCP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We suspect that JC Penney is going to lose the benefits from last quarter’s short-squeeze and drop again on worse-than-expected news.

3 Stocks to Watch for a Short Squeeze Pop

By Johnson Research Group
These three short squeeze candidates feature a winning combination of high short interest and a strong technical backdrop that should send shares higher.

Boeing Stock Has Short-Term Potential, But Mind the Ceiling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing (NYSE:BA), like the rest of the aerospace industry, has seen healthy gains in recent years, but more sober signs are emerging. Still, Boeing stock currently offers quick upside.

When Will the DJIA Break Past This Pesky Resistance Level?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Dow Jones is currently leading investors down the path of maximum frustration as it's seemingly stalling. When the DJIA can clear 16,600, get ready.

Trade of the Day: S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Both stocks and volatility behaved themselves last week, but don’t let bullish headlines lull you into a false sense of security

Bears Can Play LinkedIn, But Bulls Must Wait

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The weak stock chart of LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) just got a little weaker last Friday after earnings. For now, LNKD stock is open to bears, but not bulls.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By Ken Trester
Our indicators continue to lean bullish, but it pays to trade selectively. The Nasdaq may be about to break out, so let's trade one of its strongest names

XOM Stock Looks Poised for More Upside After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil passed the earnings test on Thursday. XOM stock, after a u-shaped reversal this year remains more or less flat but still constructive

Wall Street Ignores Sour GDP; Don’t Ignore This Trading Opportunity

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
It's a trader's market -- here's one area we're watching for continued downside.

Trade of the Day: Carbonite (CARB)

By Profit Scanner
The technical pattern duration suggests that traders won’t have to wait long for Carbonite to move up to its target.

MGM Stock: Bet On Upside for This Casino Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGM Resorts passed its earnings test on Tuesday, and MGM stock bulls have taken over. I'm looking for a sustained rally over the coming weeks.

Trade of the Day: Coffee Holding (JVA)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Despite what you'd think, Starbucks, GMCR, JVA, et al. have no better ability to forecast the price of coffee beans in the future than anyone else.

Coach Stock Is on the Ropes; Short COH Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach (NYSE:COH) just announced a disappointing earnings report that included sliding North American sales. From a trading perspective, COH looks like a sweet short opportunity.

3 Big-Money Trades on Earnings Reports

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
WYNN stock and a few other potential earnings movers are providing nimble traders with opportunity. Here are 3 particular sets of trades I like right now.

Trade of the Day: Pandora (P)

By Profit Scanner
As Pandora isn’t currently showing any significant support levels, short traders could look to sell at current levels.
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