Under Armour is a popular brand among athletes and active people. The company tried to expand too quickly and has paid a price for it. Can it stage a come back? Read More

Although the market has recovered since its late December lows, investors still face numerous headwinds. We’re currently experiencing the longest U.S. government shutdown in history with no signs of it ending. With so many federal workers sidelined, the shutdown is affecting the overall economy in a negative way. Such turmoil… Read More

The marijuana industry is in the midst of a classic bubble, reminiscent of the dot.com boom (and bust) of the late 1990s. To be sure, “canna-business” represents one of the greatest investment opportunities you’ll see in your lifetime and certain marijuana stocks offer the potential for exponential gains. However, investors… Read More

How would you like to earn a healthy return from a stock that you think will rise modestly in the near future? If so, then you should check out the long broken butterfly strategy. As the name implies, a long broken butterfly (or long skip-strike butterfly) is based on the… Read More

The exploding marijuana industry is rife with indirect plays that could be safer bets on growth because they’re involved in non-cannabis niches as well. One such stock is Psychemedics (NSDQ: PMD), a drug-testing firm. Unlike many direct marijuana opportunities, this firm is generating real revenue and profits. The question is… Read More

Uranium is one of the most specialized chemical elements on the planet. Its commercial use is limited to fueling power plants and making weapons. The best uranium stocks to buy now are those that have an inside track on those markets. The nuclear energy sector has undergone considerable change during… Read More

How would you like to profit from a stock that you think will rise significantly in the short term while limiting your loss if it tanks? If so, then you should check out the short broken butterfly options strategy. As the name implies, a short broken butterfly (or short skip-strike… Read More

The marijuana boom is one of the greatest investment frenzies we’ve seen since the dot.com bubble of the late 1990s. Will the “green rush” end the same way, with pain for investors? You can make a lot of money in cannabis, as long as you remain prudent in your stock… Read More

Marijuana is a compelling investment theme, but you should shun the proliferating number of tiny penny stocks. Before investors can cry “Oh, the humanity,” many of these dubious cannabis ventures will crash and burn in spectacular fashion, like the Hindenburg. You’ve heard of the smart money? Well, there’s also a… Read More

As in the horror movie "Bird Box," investors are blindfolded regarding economic data, due to the government shutdown. How to trade when the future is obscured. Read More

If you’re an active options trader (or planning to become one), you’ll want to choose an affordable online trading platform that offers outstanding service. For many options traders, that choice comes down to Interactive Brokers Group (IEX: IBKR) versus Tastyworks. But which one is best? The answer to that question… Read More

Some of the best marijuana stocks are indirect plays on the industry. If pot goes bust, these firms can still rely on other core operations. GreenGro Technologies (OTC: GRNH) is an indirect marijuana play getting investor attention these days. It’s the sort of company we call “cannabis adjacent.” These are… Read More

So you’d like to start day-trading options for income? That’s great, but first you need to know about the nature of options and the risks involved. Otherwise, you could end up losing a lot of money. Beyond that, you need to develop the self-confidence necessary to become a profitable day-trader. Read More

When I was 12 years old, my dad took me to the local movie theater to see Woodstock, a film that blew my little adolescent mind. By the time the lights came up, I had outgrown Disney. Marijuana, of course, played a prominent role in this Academy Award-winning 1970 documentary… Read More

The movement of energy prices can exert a profound effect on your overall portfolio. Here's what we see for the energy sector in 2019. Read More

How would you like to earn a healthy return from a stock that you think will drop moderately in the near future? You can do that without even shorting the stock if you trade a bear put spread. A bear put spread is similar to a long put except that… Read More