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.

Regions Financial Corp (RF) Stock Is Leading the Bank Charge!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Respect Thursday's breakout in Regions Financial (RF). And, more importantly, give RF stock a chance from the long side.

Schlumberger Limited (SLB) Stock Could Be a Gusher. Tap It!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Schlumberger (SLB) and other oil services companies have been pressured for weeks. Now, SLB stock looks primed for a bounce.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Could Lose ANOTHER Shoe

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike's (NKE) going over the past 12 months has been anything but rosy. Worse, the path of least resistance for NKE stock continues to be down.

2 Ways to Trade Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Before It Shimmies

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) is trading in a narrow range that must resolve in one direction or another. The charts highlight two trades in NFLX stock.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Will Test Your Patience

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) looks oh-so ready to break higher, but it simply hasn't done so. With BAC stock, patience will be a virtue.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock: The Long-Awaited Breakout?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Merck & Co (MRK) is finally showing promising price action thanks to its Q4 earnings beat. An important breakout for MRK stock might be nigh.

Apple Inc. Bulls: Beware These Charts! (AAPL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) is bumping into critical resistance. Simply put: The near-term upside for AAPL stock looks awfully limited.

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Shows Signs of Hope

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gave off an initial signal of hope for a better rally in biotech stocks. Here's how to handle IBB.

2 Ways to Trade Facebook Inc (FB) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is set to report its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Right now, I see two opportunities in Facebook stock.

How to Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon (AMZN) is scheduled to report its latest earnings on Thursday, Feb. 2. AMZN stock has given us the gift of well-defined opportunity.

The Boeing Co (BA) Stock Rally Is Looking A Little Too Greedy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BA stock looks good through an intermediate-term lens, but now Boeing has to prove whether the recent multi-month gains are here to stay.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Will Keep Grinding Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is well-positioned to make a push higher. Better yet: FCX stock offers well-defined support areas so you can gauge risk.

Monsanto Company (MON) Stock Should Break Out Even Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monsanto (MON) is in a tight technical pattern. Soon, Monsanto stock should be released higher toward this well-defined upside target.

How to Trade Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) has acted splendidly for the bulls for half a year. But as earnings approach, the tide for MSFT stock could be turning.

United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock Could Fake Us All Out

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
United Continental (UAL) is trading in a tight, well-defined holding pattern. Soon, traders will be able to take advantage of UAL stock.

How to Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba (BABA) often sets up nice trading opportunities after earnings, and BABA stock is prepared for launch heading into its Q3 report.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Is a Diamond in the Junk

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail is garbage right now, but Costco (COST) stands apart. The price action and charts in COST stock right now suggest bullish moves to come.

How Bad Could JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock Get?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tuesday's weak price action in JPMorgan (JPM) was troubling given the timing. Traders in JPM stock should aim lower.

How to Trade International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Business Machines (IBM) looks great, technically speaking. Here's how to deal with IBM stock heading into Thursday's Q4 report.
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