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DHI has posted gains in the last six straight months and shows renewed upward momentum after breaking above the August top.

On the technical side, INTU trades near an important confluence of support, and recent price action suggests that buyers are willing to defend it. Support for INTU comes from its 100-day moving average as well as a horizontal level at $305.

When stocks are in a strong bullish trend, there are often periods of consolidation that are followed by a continuation higher. HZNP shows exactly this pattern as the stock consolidated in a sideways range for six weeks before finally breaking higher in the past week. The same $76 price point that previously acted as resistance has acted as support following the bullish range breakout which is also a positive sign. In the event the stock dips below $76, there is strong support from a rising trendline that has been in play for nearly six months.

DG has been trading within a rising trend channel for just over four months. The 50-day moving average is currently near the lower boundary of the channel to offer a confluence of support.

We offered a trade idea in MSFT at the start of August and the option spread used in the idea expired for a 74% profit on Friday. Because of the decline over the past few days, the stock is once again testing the same trendline that made the trade attractive last time around.

NFLX rallied to a six-week high in the past week and shows the potential to continue higher. The following two articles outline reasons why the stock could continue the momentum – Hooking Up or Locking Down, Netflix Poised to Win Either Way, and Netflix (NFLX) Back in Rally Mode After Brief Correction.

This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies.  We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum. Several analysts expect more upside for BABA’s stock price. Check out what the following […]

BMY is up nearly 40% from its low in March and several analysts expect it will continue to push higher. Check out the following article that discusses a potential 10% upside – Analysts Are Bullish on Top Healthcare Stocks: Pfenex (PFNX), Bristol Myers (BMY). Also, take a look at why BMY might be appealing to growth investors – 3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn’t Overlook Bristol Myers (BMY).

Amazon had a strong quarter and the following two articles outline the earnings report and why the stock may head higher from here – Amazon (AMZN) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates and Why Amazon Stock Climbed 14% Last Month.

Microsoft has dipped lower over the past few weeks, but several analysts think the broader outlook calls for more upside. Check out the following two articles which discuss the recent earnings report and how the pros outweigh the cons for MSFT investors – Microsoft revenue grew 13% despite coronavirus and Should You Buy Microsoft (MSFT) Stock?