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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FDO Stock: How to Play Rumors of a Walmart Buyout of Family Dollar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A broker research note has discussed the possibility of Walmart buying Family Dollar. Here is how I'm looking to profit from FDO stock.

Swing-Trading Watch List: SPWR, PXD, NBL, FMER, HLX

By Ryan Mallory
Today's swing-trading list includes solar power company SunPower, and a number of other interesting plays.

Trade of the Day: Southwestern Energy (SWN)

By Bryan Perry
I continue to recommend short-term covered calls as a safer strategy for buying stocks.

FSLR Stock Rally Adds Technical Intrigue Heading Into Q4 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar is set to report earnings next Tuesday, February 25th. The stock tends to be a big mover after its earnings reports, here is how I will trade it

3 Healthcare Stocks That Look Ripe to Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
All healthcare stocks are not created equal, but these three are currently trading in promising technical patterns that signal more upside.

Trade of the Day: Dollar Tree (DLTR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The discount retailer has as much as 11.5% further to go in an earnings season marked by upside surprises

How to Trade TSLA Stock After Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors earnings for the fourth quarter are due out Wednesday evening. Focus on these two price levels in TSLA stock after the report.

Trade of the Day: GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT)

By Ken Trester
With our stock market indicators showing improvement, options traders should begin to lean more toward bullish positions such as buying calls.

A Contrarian Way to Profit From FB Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in Facebook has become too steep to sustain. Options on FB stock offer a way to profit from this.

Take JPMorgan’s Bullish Technicals to the Bank

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is under heavy accumulation with support from a new MACD buy signal.

Trade of the Day: DirecTV Group (DTV)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
As earnings wind down for the stock market, FactSet reports with 74% of big companies reporting for Q4, the blended S&P 500 EPS growth rate is 8.3%.

2 Ways to Trade AMZN Stock After the Downgrade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Wednesday's downgrade, AMZN stock now rests at a crucial spot. Here is my plan for how to trade the stock now, focusing on two key price levels.

Goldman Sachs: GS Stock Shoots Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After under performing the broader market and financial stocks, GS stock showed some signs of life on Tuesday. It's something worth watching closely

Naked Puts: Make a Grand This Month With Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for monthly income? Dividend stocks are one way to go about it, but naked puts are another way to go -- if you're willing to take the risks.

Trade of the Day: CVS Caremark (CVS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Is this move worth $2 billion in PR and publicity? We think it is and it looks like most CVS stock investors agree.

Regeneron: REGN Stock Takes Out All the Stops

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After already rallying for a few days, REGN stock on Tuesday shifted into a new gear and broke out to new all-time highs. What's next for Regeneron?

GLD: More Short-Term Strength Could Be in Store

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The GLD rallied after Janet Yellen's confirmation of her dovish posture, and now the gold ETF is working toward its 200-day MA for the first time in a year.

Trade of the Day: Stemline Therapeutics (STML)

By Profit Scanner
Technicals can certainly give insight into big-name stocks–but they really shine in finding the best stocks to buy that might not have crossed your radar.

Red Robin: RRGB Stock Delivers an Early Valentine’s Day Present

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
RRGB stock on Monday broke out of a technically bullish pattern, which now puts the wind at the stock's back. But do watch out for Friday's earnings report
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