Beat the Bell

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the swirl of headlines in the financial world. But stocks often move on those headlines — sometimes a lot — and knowing what to make of the price action will set you on the right path for winning trades.

That’s why we’ve put together our free Beat the Bell series. This free daily feature provides insightful advice from renowned technical analyst Serge Berger right in your mailbox — and in plenty of time to take action on the trade.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Casey’s General Stores Inc (CASY), KMG Chemicals, Inc. (KMG) and Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Casey's General Stores (CASY), KMG Chemicals (KMG) and Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) all reported earnings after the bell Monday.

Trade of the Day: Tiffany & Co. Could Be a Stocking Stuffer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TIF stock closed marginally lower last week but in multiple time frames continue to look giddy for a break out of its consolidation phase.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), BAE Systems PLC (ADR) (BAESY) and Boeing Co (BA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple (AAPL) progresses in self-driving tech, BAE Systems (BAESY) orders Typhoon fighters and Boeing (BA) to test self-driving nose wheel.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation Offers a Buying Opportunity Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent pullback in NVDA stock has it again at the lower end of its six-month trading range, where Nvidia is a better buy.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: American Outdoor Brands Corp (AOBC), Cloudera Inc (CLDR) and Finisar Corporation (FNSR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Outdoor Brands (AOBC), Cloudera (CLDR) and Finisar (FNSR) all reported on their latest quarterly earnings results late yesterday.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. Clears Another Hurdle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wednesday's price action scored another marginal breakout for FSLR stock following a multiweek consolidation phase.

Trade of the Day: Snap Inc Is Showing Signs of Life

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although SNAP stock still has plenty left to prove, its Dec. 5 rally has promising aspects particularly through a trading lens.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), RH (RH) and Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
AeroVironment (AVAV) topped earnings expectations, RH (RH) revenue beat the consensus and Veeva Systems (VEEV) unveiled in-line earnings.

Trade of the Day: It’s Almost Go Time for Alphabet Inc Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GOOGL stock has pulled back to a first area of potential buying interest on its daily chart. A bullish reversal, however, still needs to take hold.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP), Coupa Software Inc (COUP) and Under Armour Inc (UAA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Advance Auto Parts' (AAP) Vice President dumped AAP shares, Coupa Software (COUP) posted earnings and Under Armour named David Bergman as CEO.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Nears a Better Buy Spot

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Micron's mean-reversion move lower, MU stock is now nearing a better buying opportunity again. Traders and investors take note.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Aetna Inc (AET), Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) and Sony Corp (ADR) (SNE)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Aetna (AET) will be acquired by CVS, Alphabet (GOOGL) offers Pixelbook-Netflix deal and Sony's (SNE) PlayStation VR trial is a hit.

Trade of the Day: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (USA) Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The charts of POT stock reveal a bullish pattern in multiple time frames and Potash, in my eye, has potential for higher prices.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Novartis AG (ADR) (NVS), Nutanix Inc (NTNX) and Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) explores online pharmaceuticals with Novartis AG (NVS), Nutanix (NTNX) and Zumiez (ZUMZ) report on their quarterly earnings.

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Is Nearing a Buy Spot Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock tumbled 5.54% on Wednesday, but in my eye Netflix is now just becoming more attractive again for a trade higher.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK), Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Jack in the Box (JACK) same-store sales decline, Juniper (JNPR) to be acquired by Nokia and Semtech (SMTC) profit is up year-over-year.

Trade of the Day: Bank on the SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF for Some Serious Coin

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Active investors would be wise to take note of the latest bullish move in the KRE ETF as it looks to be gaining steam in multiple time frames.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN) and Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc (WAIR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Autodesk (ADSK) posted a loss, Nuance Communications (NUAN) beat earnings estimates and Wesco Aircraft's (WAIR) earnings missed the outlook.

Trade of the Day: Square Inc Feels the Reality of Gravity

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square took it on the chin on Monday. Barring a sharp reversal of fortune SQ stock now looks to have further to slide.
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