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.: NFLX Stock Will Stream Higher From Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) stock saw a dramatic bullish reversal on Wednesday -- one that took place at crucial support. This bodes well for optimistic traders.

General Electric Company: Make a Bull Play on GE Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric (GE) stock is nearing a line of support that could send GE bouncing. Active investors should take notice.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): A Bounce Is Nigh

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rough start to the new year has the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) at a point where a strong oversold bounce looks likely.

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is Ready to Bounce!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The IBB ETF of biotech stocks has reached support levels that could spark a better bounce. Active investors should take notice.

If Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Rallies, Sell It!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Tesla stock fundamentally should remain a great growth story, TSLA has a very bumpy short-term to navigate first.

TLT – Why Longer-Term Bonds Are a Great Bet for 2016

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deflationary pressures will make it difficult at best for the Fed to continue its marginally hawkish rhetoric. Buy the TLT ETF.

Macy’s, Inc. (M) Stock Is Climbing From the Abyss

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a dismal year for Macy's, 2016 has had one heck of a start. Helped by activist intention, Macy's stock is building momentum.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc: GS Stock Is Shouting “Watch Out!”

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While reaching near-term oversold conditions, Goldman Sachs (GS) stock is signaling bigger warnings signs for 2016 that are worth respecting.

Your Strategy for the Russell 2000 (IWM): Sell the Rallies!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's been an ugly start to the new year for the Russell 2000 and the IWM ETF -- and it may just be the start of much more volatility.

Netflix, Inc.: NFLX Stock Is Going After New Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a weak first two trading days of 2016 for Netflix, NFLX stock on Wednesday ramped more than 9%. Near-term momentum now favors upside again.

The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Looks Promising, But …

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold bugs have all but vanished from the blogosphere ... just as the GLD ETF is looking very constructive for the first time in years.

Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC): Upside Surprise Is Ahead

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tenet Healthcare (THC) stock dropped more than 40% year, but as a result, it has reached technical support. Take note.

IYT: Transports Are Ugly … And Getting Uglier!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
iShares' transports ETF (IYT) is hanging by a thread. In what will be a theme for 2016, you'll find good opportunities on the short side.

S&P 500 (SPY): Here Comes a Volatile 2016!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A late cyclical bull market combined with peak jobs data will likely usher in an even rockier road in 2016 for the S&P 500 (SPY).

Take Some Profits In McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MCD stock surged nearly 30% in 2015 and with Tuesday's 1.11% lift reached my near to medium-term price target of $120. Take partial profits.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Why Wall Street Won’t Let AMZN Stock Drop

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock has more than doubled in 2015, but despite being overbought, AMZN shares STILL look ready for yet another push higher.

Agilent Technologies Inc (A): Higher Highs Are Ahead!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Agilent shares have trotted mostly sideways for a year now, but A stock finally looks ready to break higher.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Slowly Nears Bigger Picture Buy Area

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG stock has been beaten and downgraded, but an attractive buying point may not be far off.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Stock Hits Critical Near-Term Levels

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
WMT stock is brushing up against a critical technical level, which, if overcome, could see it rally 10%-plus in a short period of time.
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