Rick Pendergraft | InvestorPlace /author/rick-pendergraft/ Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:48:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-ip-512x512-1-1-32x32.png Rick Pendergraft | InvestorPlace /author/rick-pendergraft/ 32 32 5 Beaten-Down Semiconductor Stocks That Will Struggle to Rise Again /2018/11/5-beaten-down-semiconductor-stocks-that-will-struggle-to-rise-again/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:48:58 +0000 /?p=1290032 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Some of the biggest semiconductor stocks have fallen sharply this year and now they face many layers of resistance if they hope to return to their previous levels.

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The Pattern in AAPL Stock Bears a Striking Resemblance to 2012 /2018/11/the-pattern-in-aapl-stock-bears-a-striking-resemblance-to-2012/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:07:48 +0000 /?p=1287461 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

As good as Apple’s fundamentals are the price momentum is to the downside. We may see the price bounce for a week or two from where it is now, but I wouldn’t be too anxious to jump in and buy it just yet.

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Walmart Stock Is Sending Too Many Mixed Signals Ahead of Earnings /2018/11/walmart-stock-is-sending-too-many-mixed-signals-ahead-of-earnings/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:56:52 +0000 /?p=1284256 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Given all of the information regarding WMT stock, I wouldn’t do anything with Walmart ahead of earnings. Here's what you need to know.

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Microsoft Stock Is a Strong Buy Thanks to Its Consistency /2018/11/msft-stock-strong-buy-thanks-to-consistency/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:00:29 +0000 /?p=1280554 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

While an investment in MSFT stock might not be as sexy as an investment in one of the FANG stocks, the consistent performance of Microsoft has been rewarding over the last three years.

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Why Alphabet Stock Should Jump More Than 20% In Six Months /2018/10/why-alphabet-stock-should-jump-more-than-20-in-six-months/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:05:51 +0000 /?p=1276588 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Based on the trend channel and the bounces in Alphabet after oversold levels on the stochastic readings, GOOG stock should reach $1,300 within the next six months.

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Will the Rocky Ride in Facebook Stock Continue After Earnings? /2018/10/will-the-rocky-ride-in-facebook-stock-continue-after-earnings/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:57:33 +0000 /?p=1273526 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Head and shoulders on Facebook stock would mean a rally up to the $190 area, and then a drop. Here's what FB investors should pay attention to.

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Ford Earnings Preview: Is a Low P/E and a High Dividend Enough? /2018/10/ford-earnings-preview-is-a-low-p-e-and-a-high-dividend-enough/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:41:40 +0000 /?p=1272090 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Ford stock is really only appealing to long-term investors that can endure a high level of risk ... and it is going to take a lot of patience.

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Recent Weakness in Square Stock Makes It a Perfect Buy Now /2018/10/recent-weakness-in-square-stock-makes-it-a-perfect-buy-now/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:24:41 +0000 /?p=1270100 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

After the latest market selloff, I can see Square stock moving back up to the $100 level in the next six months or so.

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Is Twitter Stock Finally Ready for a Solid Comeback? /2018/10/is-twitter-stock-finally-ready-for-a-solid-comeback/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:09:32 +0000 /?p=1267937 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The fundamentals behind Twitter stock are still really strong. The company saw earnings grow by 113% in the second quarter and analysts expect the company to grow earnings by 59% for 2018 as a whole.

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This Dark Horse Semiconductor Stock Has Plenty of Room to Run /2018/10/this-dark-horse-semiconductor-stock-has-plenty-of-room-to-run/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:09:21 +0000 /?p=1266666 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

MPWR stock is prone to some wild swings, but signs point to strong comeback potential for Monolithic Power if a new trade deal is met.

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Can You Still Profit From Boston Scientific’s Tremendous Run? /2018/10/can-you-still-profit-from-boston-scientifics-tremendous-run/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:28:47 +0000 /?p=1264613 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

I am bullish on BSX stock for the long-term. However, I don’t know that right now is the right time to buy Boston Scientific.

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Is Shake Shack Stock Set to Rally More Than 50% in a Year? /2018/10/is-shake-shack-stock-set-to-rally-more-than-50-in-a-year/ Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:35:07 +0000 /?p=1263339 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Between the strong fundamentals, the bearish sentiment and the technical picture, I am very bullish on SHAK stock. After all, the menu may be simple, but Shake Shack's growth has been special.

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2 Chinese Stocks Investors Should Avoid at All Costs /2018/09/two-chinese-stocks-investors-should-avoid/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:00:30 +0000 /?p=1261424 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Investors should avoid these two Chinese stocks regardless of whether there's a trade deal. Here's why investors should be bearish.

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Why Northern Trust Stock Could Jump 25% Within Six Months /2018/09/why-northern-trust-stock-could-jump-25-within-six-months/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:00:51 +0000 /?p=1259936 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

When I see a chart like Northern Trust’s weekly chart and then see strong fundamentals and bearish sentiment, this is the perfect bullish scenario.

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Chevron Stock Will Overcome Other Oil Stocks Sooner Than You Think /2018/09/chevron-cvx-stock-will-overcome-other-oil-stocks-sooner-than-you-think/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 /?p=1257985 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The charts for CVX stock show that it has just reversed out of oversold territory and Chevron has hit the lower rail of a channel.

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3 Online Broker Stocks That Look Ready to Jump Higher /2018/09/3-online-broker-stocks-that-look-ready-to-jump-higher/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:46:04 +0000 /?p=1256368 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

TD Ameritrade, E*Trade and Charles Schwab have all moved lower over the past few months, but there are aspects of these online broker stocks that suggest a rally is near.

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The 3 Best Chinese Stocks to Buy Before a Trade Agreement Is Reached /2018/09/the-3-best-chinese-stocks-to-buy-before-a-trade-agreement-is-reached/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:18:19 +0000 /?p=1253767 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Investors searching for the best Chinese stocks to own once a trade agreement is reached should consider these stocks to buy.

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Kirkland Lake Gold Is Bound to Resume Its Uptrend /2018/09/kirkland-lake-gold-resume-uptrend-kl-stock/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:00:41 +0000 /?p=1252696 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

KL stock has better fundamentals than most other gold-related names, and the impending gold rally should lift Kirkland Lake to a new all-time high.

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The 3 Best Stocks to Buy in September /2018/09/the-3-best-stocks-to-buy-in-september/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:21:46 +0000 /?p=1248778 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

After crunching the numbers, these three companies stand out from the crowd and are among the best stocks to buy in September.

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Analog Devices Is the Perfect Stock to Buy While No One Is Looking /2018/08/analog-devices-adi-stock-buy-no-one-looking/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:17:59 +0000 /?p=1244180 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

ADI stock doesn't get the attention it deserves, despite the fact that Analog Devices is one of the top performing companies and stocks in the space.

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Mylan Has the Rx for Portfolio Growth /2013/01/mylan-is-the-rx-for-portfolio-growth-myl/ /2013/01/mylan-is-the-rx-for-portfolio-growth-myl/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:30:26 +0000 /?p=285208 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Warning: Possible side effects of owning this pharmaceutical stock include outsized portfolio growth.

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Enough With the Market Whiplash, Can’t We Just Have Balance? /2012/06/enough-with-the-market-whiplash-cant-we-just-have-balance/ /2012/06/enough-with-the-market-whiplash-cant-we-just-have-balance/#respond Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:35:31 +0000 /?p=179615 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The first quarter's leap and second quarter's dive are both overdone. And now the S&P could be set to rally again.

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How Options on Facebook Could Help Boost the Stock /2012/05/how-options-on-facebook-could-help-boost-the-stock/ /2012/05/how-options-on-facebook-could-help-boost-the-stock/#respond Wed, 30 May 2012 12:21:57 +0000 /?p=175382 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Heavy puts could be a contrarian sign that the selling is getting carried away -- and the options might have begun establishing some support for FB.

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An Electric ETF Play for When Energy Finds Support /2012/05/an-electric-etf-play-for-when-energy-finds-support/ /2012/05/an-electric-etf-play-for-when-energy-finds-support/#respond Thu, 10 May 2012 12:21:51 +0000 /?p=166500 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The probability for XLE to make a sharp bounce is high -- in this situation, it might be worth the risk to utilize a leveraged ETF.

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Utilities: Boring, But Consistent /2012/05/utilities-boring-but-consistent-xlu-fe-duk-ed/ /2012/05/utilities-boring-but-consistent-xlu-fe-duk-ed/#respond Tue, 01 May 2012 16:11:48 +0000 /?p=162517 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Through the past year's bumpy market ride, utilities -- and XLU -- have been stodgy but persistent performers. There's no reason to think that won't continue.

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Possible Bullish Formation Developing for Gold /2012/04/possible-bullish-formation-developing-for-gold/ /2012/04/possible-bullish-formation-developing-for-gold/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:20:13 +0000 /?p=160306 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Gold could be poised to return to former highs around $1900 an ounce, according to chart analysis.

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Consumer Staples in the Spotlight Next Week /2012/04/consumer-staples-in-the-spotlight-next-week/ /2012/04/consumer-staples-in-the-spotlight-next-week/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:09:19 +0000 /?p=159587 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

After a look at sentiment indicators, CVS looks poised for a decline. But one consumer stock stands out on the bullish side. See which one.

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Can GE Light Up Earnings? /2012/04/can-ge-light-up-earnings/ /2012/04/can-ge-light-up-earnings/#respond Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:54:59 +0000 /?p=157071 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

The backdrop for General Electric isn't too bright as earnings approach. Here's why.

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Chipmakers in the Spotlight as Intel and 91¶¶Òõ Get Set to Report /2012/04/chipmakers-in-the-spotlight-as-intel-and-amd-get-set-to-report/ /2012/04/chipmakers-in-the-spotlight-as-intel-and-amd-get-set-to-report/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:28 +0000 /?p=155327 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Intel and 91¶¶Òõ report earnings this week against a rocky backdrop for tech stocks.

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Financials in Focus on Friday /2012/04/financials-in-focus-on-friday/ /2012/04/financials-in-focus-on-friday/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:31:04 +0000 /?p=153669 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Take a look at the fundamental and sentimental backdrops for JPMorgan and Wells Fargo before the pair reports quarterly earnings tomorrow.

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Google Pattern Points to Earnings-Related Drop /2012/04/google-pattern-points-to-earnings-related-drop/ /2012/04/google-pattern-points-to-earnings-related-drop/#respond Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:51:28 +0000 /?p=153214 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Google has some unusual price action around its earnings reports, and the latest data indicates downside may be ahead.

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Alcoa’s (AA) Outlook Ahead of Earnings /2012/04/alcoas-aa-outlook-ahead-of-earnings/ /2012/04/alcoas-aa-outlook-ahead-of-earnings/#respond Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:17:22 +0000 /?p=151955 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Here's a look at options-trading information, short interest, and technicals ahead of Alcoa's earnings report.

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Real Estate ETFs Look Poised for a Fall /2012/04/real-estate-etfs-look-poised-for-a-fall/ /2012/04/real-estate-etfs-look-poised-for-a-fall/#respond Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:58 +0000 /?p=150603 InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips

Here's how inverse leveraged ETFs could help you play a correction in the real estate sector.

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