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Top Stocks to Watch Today: Tuesday, April 20

The top stocks to watch today are missing some puzzle pieces.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be trading opportunities. But it does mean you should be extra cautious.

I always teach about the importance of multiple indicators lining up before a trade. And in this slower market environment, that’s more important than ever.

When there are less-than-ideal setups, traders may start to force trades on sub-par setups. Don’t bother.

Save yourself the frustration and headache.

Watch the stocks on today’s watchlist, but wait for multiple indicators to line up. Only trade your ideal setups.

Here’s my list of the top 10 stocks to watch today.

10 Stocks to Watch for Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Remember, this is a watchlist, not a ‘must trade’ list. I’m not always right, and I don’t trade everything I watch. That’s why you should never blindly follow or buy anyone’s stock picks — even mine.

But there’s always something you can learn.

Watch out for patterns that fit your strategy. Always have a trading plan for every trade. Here are some resources to help you get started:

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The stocks on this list aren’t penny stocks. Even if I rarely trade higher-priced stocks, their movements can still affect stocks within my price range. So to me, they’re worth watching.

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Now, here are 10 top stocks to watch today…

Stocks to Watch Today #1: Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP)

RFP is in the forest products industry. Yesterday it traded high volume and made new 52-week highs. But there’s no recent news on the company.

The stock has had two big green days in a row. I wouldn’t chase it. Traders can watch for dip-buy opportunities.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #2: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK)

SBLK is a marine shipping company that transports dry cargo worldwide. It ran yesterday on higher than average volume but no news.

The stock is close to a multi-month breakout over $17.88. Traders can watch for a breakout but ideally, with a catalyst and more volume.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #3: Ardelyx, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARDX)

ARDX is a biotech company. It was on Friday’s watchlist after it had a technical breakout to new 52-week highs.

It held near its recent highs. Traders can watch for a breakout over $9.23. But again, I’d like to see more volume and a catalyst.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #4: Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ: CLOV)

CLOV is in the healthcare sector. It reportedly has over 100% short interest and it’s being pumped on social media. There’s speculation that it could be the next big short squeeze, like the one we saw in GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) in January.

The stock traded almost 250 million shares on Friday and yesterday it traded over 100 million. Traders can watch for continued upside. But never chase. Watch for dip buy opportunities.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #5: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE)

Yesterday, CLNE announced it “signed an agreement with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to provide low and negative carbon renewable natural gas (RNG).”

Read the full press release here.

As part of the agreement, CLNE issued Amazon a warrant to purchase up to 53,141,755 shares at $0.0001 per share. Read the full Form 8-K here.

The stock traded high volume and had a huge gap up on the news. But then it faded throughout the day. Traders can watch for dip-buy opportunities.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #6: Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (OTCQX: RECAF)

RECAF has run for multiple days on higher than average volume. On Thursday the company released preliminary data from its well-drilling program.

Read the full press release here.

The stock had a big gap up and its first green day following the news. Yesterday it announced it entered into a letter of intent to acquire Renaissance Oil.

It’s a solid multi-day runner, and I’d love to buy into a big morning panic.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #7: China Green Agriculture, Inc. (NYSE: CGA)

CGA returns to the watchlist this week. It’s a huge multi-day runner. On its Form 8-K filed April 8, the company reported the appointment of a new board member with previous experience in the blockchain industry.

That could be driving the latest price action. The stock’s up a lot, so I wouldn’t chase. Traders can watch for a dip-buy opportunity, preferably into a big panic.

(Past performance is not indicative of future results.)

 

Stocks to Watch Today #8: Crossroads Systems, Inc. (OTCQX: CRSS)

CRSS ran from roughly $13 to $48 in four days. But it only trades about 150,000 in volume per day. I don’t see any recent news on the company. It could be a pump.

Traders can watch for a dip buy opportunity into a big panic. Be careful to not take a big position size with this one due to its low volume.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #9: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE)

EGLE is another marine shipping company that ran yesterday.

The stock briefly had a multi-day breakout over the resistance of $40.91. But it traded low volume. Traders can watch for a panic dip buy opportunity.

 

Stocks to Watch Today #10: BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ)

BBQ Holdings had a big run in early April after reporting fourth-quarter earnings.

Since then, the stock dipped and has started to bounce. Yesterday it filed a Form 8-K providing investor updates and 2021 guidance.

The stock closed near its highs. Traders can watch for continued upside.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stocks to Watch Today

What Are the Best Stocks to Trade as a Beginner?

My favorite stocks to trade are penny stocks. I think they’re a great way for beginners to learn the trading process with a small account.

Can You Get Rich Trading Stocks?

Don’t come into trading with a get-rich-quick mindset. Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. It can be a lucrative career but it takes years of hard work and dedication to learn the nuances of the market — which is what I teach.

How Much Money Do You Need To Start Trading Stocks?

Only start trading with money you can afford to lose. You can start small. In fact, I teach traders to focus on education first to learn the process, then slowly scale up over time.

Is Trading Stocks Risky?

All trading is risky. No trader is right 100% of the time. That’s why I keep my losses small by cutting losses quickly.

Conclusion About Top Stocks to Watch Today

Remember to only use this list of stocks to watch as a guide. Dig deeper into why these stocks are on my watchlist. Use all my trading resources to build your trading education.

I want you to become self-sufficient.

I’m just training wheels. And I’ve had the privilege of working with many top traders in my Trading Challenge. It’s a proud moment for me when they prove they don’t need me anymore. They take my lessons and strategies and make them their own.

If you want to get the same education as those top traders, apply for my Trading Challenge. I don’t accept everyone. Honestly, I don’t have time for anyone who only wants to be spoon-fed ‘hot’ stock picks.

I teach the trading process, mindset, strategies, and patterns to help my students find their own way in the markets. If that’s your goal as a trader, apply today.

What do you think about these top stocks to watch today? Do you see potential trades? Let me know in the comments … I’d love to hear from you! 

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