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.

How to Trade Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) Stock Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors (KORS) has entered the perilous world of M&A rumors. Here's how to deal with KORS stock going forward.

Judgment Day Might Soon Be Upon Under Armour Inc (UA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour (UA) has struggled to get out of its own way. Now, with earnings a week away, Under Armour stock could snap at any moment.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Threatening to Fail Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot stock has been flashing concerning signals for some time. The threat of a breakdown in HD shares is increasing by the day.

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is at a Critical Level

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has dwindled over the past few weeks. Now, it's on a hair-thin line of support that bulls and bears alike should watch.

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Is at a Critical Crossroad

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The financials sector, as represented by the XLF ETF, remains in a precarious long-term spot, despite showing positive signs for most of 2016.

Can Tiffany & Co. (TIF) Stock Continue to Shine?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TIF stock is at a key technical inflection point that could lead to a squeeze higher or a 20% drop, depending on where Tiffany & Co goes.

Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Isn’t Worth Chasing at These Levels

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
QCOM stock is in a constructive long-term position; however, chasing Qualcomm in the near-term is not worth the risk.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Should Be on Every Trader’s Radar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet has been rangebound since early August, but the constructive movement of GOOGL stock has a distinctly bullish undertone.

When Will the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Wake Up?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is stuck in a sideways range. Here's what to watch for to determine signs of market life.

Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) Stock Is Laughing Hard at the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce (CRM) stock is currently undergoing an important and healthy pause, and traders and investors alike may have received the second best buy signal for the stock in 2016.

Beat the Bell: Wells Fargo & Co (WFC)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wells Fargo stock has kicked out a lot of weak hands. Here's the line in the sand against which you can trade WFC to the upside.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Did Its Job. Cut Bait.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar stock has reached our price target, but CAT shares now are ripe for either taking profits or taking a ride on the short side.

3 Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A Twitter (TWTR) buyout could be nigh, Yahoo (YHOO) finds itself embroiled in another scandal and Micron (MU) is off on Q1 guidance.

How Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Will Rally Another 10% (CMG)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle stock is spitting in the bears' faces. Thanks to resilience and Bill Ackman's investment, smart-money investors could push CMG even higher.

Citigroup Inc (C) Stock Is a Head-Turner in Q4 2016

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Citigroup (C) stock is showing the characteristics of a rally at some point in the fourth quarter, and possibly into the end of the year.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Has Lost Its Grip

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although Nike (NKE) stock has shown plenty of resiliency this year, the bigger picture shows a decisive intermediate-term downtrend.

Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE): A Buy Signal You Can’t Miss

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
OPEC gave the Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE) a kick in the pants Wednesday. If you think you missed out on the XLE ETF's upside, though, think again.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Gets a Hand You Can Trust

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in BAC stock on Tuesday took place at an important area of the chart. Traders can have confidence in long plays on Bank of America.

Oracle Corporation Is at a Game-Changing Moment (ORCL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
ORCL stock has come to a critical area of technical support. Depending on how Oracle closes in coming weeks, things could get out of hand in a hurry.
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