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 … Read more

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. … Read more

How to handle a short-term rally

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t lose their heads when the market starts to rally. According to him, it’s crucial to stay focused, practice restraint and take some profits. “When the stock market’s had a big short-term run—short term—don’t get carried away by the optimism,” he said. “Instead, keep your head on straight, check your … Read more

How to navigate stock market trends? Here are 6 key strategies for investors

Utilise data and analytics In today’s fast-paced investment landscape, using data and analytics is a powerful way to stay ahead of market trends. In today’s digital age, using financial datasets and sophisticated financial models using advanced analytics will help you stay ahead in the game. Advanced analytics tools can help you data crunch to identify … Read more

How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy

India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. CNBC Pro assesses the case for buying into this booming economy, the risks to consider — and how global investors can get involved. India’s stock market has been making headlines this … Read more

How to find sleepy stocks trading sideways that are about to move and trade them with options

A trade set-up I use in my own account focuses on identifying stocks exiting a low-volatility, sideways choppy price movement into an explosive directional move. I’ve identified one such stock and will explain a trade I’m using to capitalize on the pattern. The indicators I rely on for this setup are: Bollinger Bands and Keltner … Read more

Stock splits are all the rage with Nvidia the latest — how to know which will pay off

Stock splits have picked up in recent months. While stock splits don’t affect a company’s value, they can catalyze a move higher or lower, according to Wolfe Research. With this in mind, the firm provided a guideline to help investors gauge whether a stock split is a buying opportunity or a sign to steer clear. … Read more

Morgan Stanley on how to play the global nuclear power renaissance

While promises of a nuclear renaissance have failed to deliver in the past, there are signals that this time around the hype may actually be real, according to Morgan Stanley. The firm’s analysts see Curtiss-Wright , a company that supplies nuclear plants with crucial parts, as a potential winner in the space. The investment bank … Read more