This under-the-radar tech stock is on an amazing tear. How to trade it from here

We’ll review the earnings set-up on an under-the-radar technology company that’s been a top performer. Synopsys (SNPS) is a leading American electronic design automation (EDA) company. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Synopsys provides software, intellectual property (IP), and services for designing and verifying integrated circuits (ICs), also known as chips, and […]

How to invest in gold — and is it worth it?

Gold has been coveted for thousands of years, with its beauty, versatility and reputation as a safe haven making it hard to resist. From bars of bullion to mining stocks and ETFs, there’s myriad ways to get involved. But has gold historically been a good investment? CNBC Pro takes a look at the pros and cons […]

How to trade Netflix using options ahead of earnings

Netflix earnings are out after the bell Thursday. Here’s why traders may want to use an upside call option as a substitute for a long stock position into results right now. Netflix shares are up more than 35% in the past 12 months ahead of its earnings report, currently placing it about 4% from the […]

This software stock is about to hit heavy resistance. How to trade it with options

I believe Salesforce shares are about to hit resistance and there’s an options trade that will win if the stock falters. Salesforce (CRM) dropped an eye-popping 22% despite beating earnings estimates in its last earnings report on May 29. As is common with growth stocks, which trade at a high valuation, beating earnings estimates is […]

This industrial stock reporting Friday could indicate an economic slowdown. How to trade it

With earnings season kicking off, we’ll break down an industrial stock reporting Friday and how to trade it. Earnings season occurs four times a year when many publicly traded companies release quarterly earnings reports, providing investors with detailed financial information such as revenue, profit, earnings per share, and other vital metrics. Historically, Alcoa Inc. marked […]

How to trade Carnival before earnings using options

Carnival (CCL) will report earnings on Tuesday before the open. The options market implies a substantial earnings-related move of about 8%, much more than the 5% earnings-related move the company has averaged since mid-2013. We’ll review an options trade that generates some income into the results. Investors wonder whether the cruise industry can sustain robust […]

How to keep participating in a stock’s rally if you’re getting concerned about valuation

A great business isn’t always a great investment if the price one pays is too high. I’ll review how to handle this challenge with options. ARM Holdings (ARM) offers several technologies instrumental in AI applications, notably its advanced processor designs and intellectual property. The company’s Cortex processors are often used in smartphones, tablets, IoT devices. […]