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.

Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Is Gravitating Toward the Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Schlumberger (SLB) stock has been acting much healthier since mid-January. Here's how traders can benefit from SLB's gravitational pull.

Make Bank With Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wells Fargo (WFC) stock last week staged a notable bullish reversal that active investors and traders should leverage for a trade.

Boeing Co: Turbulence in Boeing Stock Beckons Nimble Investors (BA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
News of an SEC investigation smacked Boeing Co (BA) stock on Thursday. Boeing, however, found big-picture support and now offers good reward to risk for traders.

Apple Inc. – Look for This Key Signal to Buy AAPL Stock Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Until Apple Inc (AAPL) stock can get back above this simple near-term moving average, there's not a lot of reason to force a tactical long position.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: This Fear Smells Like Opportunity!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America stock is down nearly 30% year-to-date, is technically oversold and trades at an insane 60% of its book value. Play a potential bounce.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock: Buy a Bounce, But Buy It Quick

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot stock is developing a concerning topping pattern ... but in the shorter-term, there's enough selling pressure to generate an oversold bounce in HD.

Visa Inc (V) Stock Is Pointing Lower. MUCH Lower.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price action in Visa (V) stock has formed a top over the past few months. Now, the path of least resistance is down.

When Should You Finally Buy GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro Inc continues to struggle, but GPRO stock below the $10 mark may trigger a psychological bargain for some investors and traders.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Why (And Where) AMZN Stock Will Rebound

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon (AMZN) stock has arrived at a critical juncture. Here are the price levels investors need to be watching.

The Bear Growls: 3 ETFs to Sell Into Any Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the bear market alive and well, active investors and traders should look to sell any sharp oversold bounces in these 3 ETFs.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc: Where Is the Bottom in GS Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The broader stock market likely won't be able to sustain a bounce until stocks like Goldman Sachs (GS) show stronger bullish reversals.

Kohl’s (KSS) Stock Is a Technical Bargain

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After exhibiting relative weakness in 2015, Kohl's (KSS) formed a better medium-term bottom. Here's how traders should ride this relative strength play.

Let’s Calculate Your Chances Going Long in International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM stock recently began to bounce at a critical technical support area on both the near- and longer-term charts. Play this bounce!

FB – What to Do With Facebook Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings rally in Facebook stock has pushed FB to previous all-time highs. Upside momentum looks promising.

Your Next Rally Play? The iShares Dow Jones Transport. Avg. (ETF) (IYT)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
One way to play a much-needed market bounce is by looking to the most oversold part of the market. The IYT ETF is that part of the market.

The High-Yield HYG Is Your Rally Vehicle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unlike stocks, the iShares iBoxx $ High Yid Corp Bond (ETF) (HYG) has been falling since 2013. But a major oversold rally is in the cards.

Battle the Bears! Go Long Toll Brothers Inc (TOL) Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The selloff in Toll Brothers (TOL) stock is overdone and a sharp bounce is near. Traders could play the next bullish reversal for a good reward/risk trade.

Starbucks Corporation: SBUX Stock Is Set Up for a Caffeine Boost

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks stock managed to hold crucial near-term technical support after last week's earnings report. Active investors and traders should prepare to play a bounce in SBUX.

Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) Is Set Up for Victory

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) has reached long-term support and deeply oversold readings. Position yourself for a big bounce play.
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