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.

Starbucks Corporation: 2 Ways to Trade SBUX Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yes, SBUX stock is in a well-defined uptrend at the moment, but Starbucks' price action is sending investors a warning.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is Dancing on a Cliff

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock sold off last week after earnings, only increasing the odds of a retest of Netflix's February lows.

iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM): Which Way Will Small-Caps Break?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has been meandering sideways over the past eight days. A breakout in either direction looks imminent.

Micron Technology (MU): Micron Stock Is Rally-Ready!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Micron stock is about to pop ... again. Consider these trade ideas on MU stock to garner profits on further upside in the recovering tech company.

Facebook Inc: FB Stock Can Double Your Money

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
FB stock notched a new all-time closing high Tuesday amid much fanfare. This trade will let you double your money on further upside.

Tesla Motors Inc: Here Comes the Breakout in TSLA Stock!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
TSLA stock led a charge of Nasdaq stocks on Monday, with strong gains across the board. Tesla shares now look primed for a breakout.

Nike Inc (NKE): Could Nike Stock See Another Shoe Drop?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike stock just bumped into an area of resistance and chalked up a bearish reversal on its chart. Active investors should "fade" NKE lower.

Facebook Inc (FB): Here’s Where to Go Long FB Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock will be a long play eventually. First, investors and traders have to wade through the charts while watching out for upcoming earnings.

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) — It’s Make-or-Break Time

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the intermediate-term trend remains intact for the IBB etf, earnings season for large biotech companies could be make-or-break.

Intel Corporation (INTC): How to Play Intel Stock Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally in Intel stock could continue. However, traders should look to get ahead of the Street and actually start fading INTC.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Your Earnings Game Plan

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banking stocks like WFC stock are still a concern. Investors should be ready to short Wells Fargo depending on how it reacts to earnings.

Watch Out! The Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU) Looks Overcooked!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in the Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU) might continue for some time, but for now, the rally may have exhausted itself. Watch these levels.

10 Big-Name Stocks with Must-See Charts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Must-see stock charts from big-name picks like Apple, Netflix, Bank of America and Twitter portend some exciting moves in the second half of the year.

United States Oil Fund LP ETF (USO) Flashes a Warning Sign

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's bearish price action in the USO ETF left concerning marks behind on the chart. Traders may be able to take advantage.

Delta Air Lines, Inc.: DAL Stock Could Take Flight

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near term, DAL stock as arrived at an interesting technical juncture where a bullish bet may make sense for active investors.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): Buy the Market, Or Just Respect It?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can't trade the S&P 500 (SPY) right now without looking at both sides of the market. Here's what to watch for right now.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): Where You Should Buy Gold Next

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) don't rally without putting in a few short pauses. Expect the most recent two-week run to take a break.

AT&T Inc. (T): T Stock Has Climbed Too Far, Too Fast

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AT&T (T) has rallied like crazy of late. And while the yield-chasing theme should persist for a while, T stock is ripe for shorting and fading.

Bank of America Corp: Get Ready to Short BAC Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BAC stock has bounced for two days, and Thursday will see more gains for Bank of America. A shorting opportunity of 20%-plus is brewing.
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