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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3 Large Caps Begging for a Short Squeeze

By Johnson Research Group
There's nothing like high short interest to give stocks real quick-pop potential. Here are three large caps that could be on the verge of a short squeeze.

Trade of the Day: Applied Materials (AMAT)

By Ken Trester
For today, to get some upside exposure to the stock market, we’ve got a chip maker: Applied Materials (AMAT).

AMAT Stock Is Gearing Up for a Bigger Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Applied Materials, a big name in the semiconductor world, has gained great upside momentum as of late. Thursday's analyst comments reinforce the trend in AMAT stock.

Sun Belt Regional Bank’s Chart Looks Hot, Hot, Hot

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Regions Financial Corp. (RF) broke to a new high from an ascending triangle, coupled with a fresh buy signal.

5 Cheap Stocks to Trade

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five cheap stocks are worthy of your short-term trading dollars for a variety of factors. Here's why each has quick-upside potential.

WAG Stock: 2 Trades to Make Before Walgreen Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is telegraphing plenty of optimism ahead of the Walgreen earnings report. Here are two options trades to make on WAG stock ahead of time.

Trade of the Day: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

By Profit Scanner
World Wrestling Entertainment's Pennant pattern seems to be telling traders, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” but a stop loss is always a good idea.

Stock Charts Still Smiling on Big Lots

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Closeout retailer Big Lots is still enjoying its newfound upside momentum from early March. Better still, the stock charts favor BIG stock.

EMC Corp. Breaks Outs With a Golden Cross

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
EMC Corp. (EMC) broke from a huge bullish saucer by closing above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Trade of the Day: Lorillard (LO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Projected to grow 5-fold to by 2017 , the U.S. market for e cigarette brands is important but exposure to the international market is even more critical.

Microsoft: MSFT Stock Looks a Heckuva Lot More Interesting Now!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft has been improving its technical posture for months now, but Tuesday's rally really changed the picture. See how MSFT stock sets up now.

Petroleo Brasileiro Stock Follows Brazil’s Problems Down

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Brasil's economic problems are rippling through to its major energy producer, PBR, and I am shorting Petroleo Brasileiro stock. Here's why...

KBH, LEN Trades: Homebuilders Could Bounce in a Hurry

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite tough market conditions for homebuilders, good things could be in store for LEN and KBH, which report earnings this week.

3 Covered Calls for a Cool Grand in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls are a great way to generate income. Here are a few trade ideas on big, liquid stocks to get you started.

Trade of the Day: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Under $10 Set to Spike

By Profit Scanner
Monday saw Jaso Solar (JASO) jump nearly 7% on positive earnings news, which technicians could have seen coming for one of the best known solar stocks.

IRBT Might Have Rebooted Its Uptrend

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
iRobot announced a new robot for teleconferencing purposes, Ava 500, spurring a positive response in IRBT stock. Here's what to look for next.

Stop Stressing Out About JPMorgan and Buy Now

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) should pass the Fed's evaluation with flying colors and extra capital.

2 Earnings Trades to Make on Adobe Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe's earnings are due out Tuesday evening, and right now, I like these two options trades -- one mildly optimistic, one outright bearish -- on Adobe stock.

Trade of the Day: iPath Short-Term VIX (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Taking past as prologue, you can expect the current fear and anxiety in the stock market to abate, sending the VIX tumbling and the S&P 500 rising anew.
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