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.

Netflix, Inc.: This Is a Dangerous Place to Chase NFLX

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 8, 2016

Netflix stock has rebounded, but it's coming into a major area of technical resistance. Chasing NFLX from here involves far more risk than reward.

J C Penney Company Inc: Is JCP Stock Still Overbought?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 7, 2016

While JCPenney (JCP) stock could continue to consolidate its early 2016 rally, the risk-reward equation has diminished notably for the shorts.

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): Nibble on the Long Side

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 6, 2016

Biotech stocks, after some prolonged weakness, are starting to show promising relative and absolute strength. That means opportunity in the IBB.

Nike Inc (NKE) Is Flashing a Big Warning Signal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 5, 2016

Nike stock has failed time and time again in its rally attempts since last October -- and for now, that might be all we need to know about NKE.

QQQ: Mind the Quick Upside in the Nasdaq-100

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 4, 2016

Quicker traders shouldn't fight the upside momentum in the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ), particularly now that we have a well-defined target.

Macy’s, Inc.: “M” Is for “More Upside”

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 1, 2016

Macy's stock could be done consolidating its sharp rally off the December lows. For now, the path of least resistance appears to be higher.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Buy on Dips AND Breakouts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 31, 2016

Microsoft stock isn't immune to broader market volatility. Still, the relative strength and bullish-looking charts make MSFT a buy on dips and breakouts.

Bank of America Corp: Watch BAC Stock Like a Hawk

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 30, 2016

Bank stocks like Bank of America (BAC) were notably absent in Tuesday's rally. BAC stock and its brethren need to start participating, and soon.

Visa Inc (V): Trade With the Bulls, But Beware the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 29, 2016

Visa stock could suffer a big mean-reversion move lower eventually, but in the near-term, there's money to be made with V bulls.

10 Blue-Chip Stock Charts to Watch in Q2

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2016

These 10 stock charts show companies that either will be sensitive to a broader downturn, or have come across a major area of resistance. Watch them closely.

First Solar, Inc.: Get Ready to Jump Into FSLR

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2016

First Solar's (FSLR) relative resiliency in recent months is telling. If this continues, this could lead to a nice bullish trading opportunity in First Solar stock.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc: FCX Stock Could Drop 20%

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

After a 200% rally, Freeport (FCX) might finally have slipped into a better consolidation mode. Traders, seize the short opportunity in FCX stock.

Tesla Motors Inc: Here’s Where You Should Buy TSLA Stock Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 23, 2016

Tesla stock has pulled off a sharp V-shaped reversal of late -- an awfully bullish sign. While TSLA is overbought in the near-term, you should buy the dips.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.: GILD Could Squeeze the Bears From Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2016

Gilead Sciences enjoyed a rally Monday along with the rest of the biotech sector. This breakout could be followed up by a short squeeze in GILD stock.

FedEx Corporation (FDX) Has Trucked Too Far Too Fast

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 21, 2016

While FedEx stock probably has completed an important corrective phase, FDX looks particularly overbought right now. Worse: It rallied right into resistance.

QQQ: Look for a Big Bull Move in the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 18, 2016

The PowerShares QQQ Trust has rallied into strong technical resistance, but as long as it avoids a strong bearish reversal, a big bull move is still in play.