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.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Bulls Have to Make a Decision SOON

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) still has a grasp on long-term chart support, but it's still underperforming its tech peers. This is a pivotal moment for FB stock.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock Does the Jingle Bell Rock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Business Machines (IBM) is flashing constructive price action. Expect IBM stock to keep marching higher.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Doesn’t Flinch at Tillerson Pick

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Exxon Mobil (XOM) CEO Rex Tillerson to be his new secretary of state. But XOM stock kept climbing regardless.

Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Might Be on Santa’s Buy List

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amgen (AMGN) just flashed a little encouragement to the bulls. While Amgen stock looks stuck, it very well could break out of its funk.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Stock Is an Insane Roller Coaster

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in Goldman Sachs (GS) is well overdone. Yes, GS stock can eventually go higher, but give this weary financial a break first.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Gets Fresh Legs. Will It Last?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter (TWTR) just enjoyed a 6% rally. It's not necessarily a new trend, but the price action in Twitter stock ups the odds of follow-through buying.

How to Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Around Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Micron (MU) is constructively positioned for the next few months, the near-term for MU stock will be determined by Dec. 21 earnings.

Is Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock on Santa’s Shopping List?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) and other tech stocks are on my list of stocks to watch as we approach year's end. A rally in GOOGL stock is in the cards.

Here’s Where Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Becomes a Buy Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) and other bank stocks have rallied hard for weeks, and they need to cool down. Here's where I would buy BAC stock next.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Is Threatening a Serious Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel's (INTC) drop on Thursday was a concerning move. Watch these price levels in INTC stock and be wary -- the situation could get worse.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Has Double-Digit Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon.com (AMZN) has fallen in five of the past six trading sessions. If history is any guide, AMZN stock is at risk of an even deeper drop.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) briefly pushed to a new all-time high on Tuesday. Now, MSFT stock looks constructive heading into at least the end of 2016.

Buy Macy’s Inc (M) Stock for Some Christmas Cheer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's (M) initial post-election rally increasingly looks overdone. Nonetheless, Macy's stock should see further gains into year's end.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Is Showing Signs of Hope

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors (TSLA) has been stuck in a choppy mess, but recent price action has me interested in TSLA stock from the long side.

Is the IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Verging on a Breakout?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The IBB ETF remains stuck in a well-defined trading range, but what would constitute to a buy signal and break out of the range?

Embrace the Breakout in ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monday's rally in energy stocks like ConocoPhillips (COP) looks promising. COP stock is ready to carry its fresh breakout further.

iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM): Our Year-End Target

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The charts of iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) bode well into year's end, but don't just blindly chase this fund. Mind these targets.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Calling Out to the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) has quickly wiggled itself into a much brighter spot. Bulls who want to play AAPL stock should focus on these price areas.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is Back in the ‘Buy’ Column!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) and other blue-chip tech stocks have gone through some necessary correcting. Now, GOOGL stock is a buy again.
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