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.

Ralph Lauren Corp: Buy RL Stock as a Stocking Stuffer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ralph Lauren has reached a technical support area after earnings that makes one thing seem likely: higher prices for RL stock.

Target Corporation: A Comeback Cometh in TGT Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target Corporation (TGT) reached a technical support zone Wednesday, and now TGT stock looks much better through year's end.

Baidu Inc (ADR): BIDU Stock Is About to Break Out

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally in Baidu (BIDU) stock now has it constructively positioned. Active investors could look to take advantage from the long side.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc: GS Stock Is a Tactical Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Goldman Sachs (GS) has given bulls some constructive price action. Sink your teeth into GS stock before its next move higher.

Under Armour Inc: UA Stock Is a STRONG Bearish Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a prolonged, exhausted multiyear rally, Under Armour (UA) stock is about to take a breather. Here's the downside price area to target.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: XOM Stock Is a Dip You Should Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM stock readies a renewed rally into year-end or early 2016. Good technical support is nearing for active investors to take advantage of.

General Motors Company: GM Stock Is Revving Its Engine

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors (GM) has stalled over the past couple weeks following a post-earnings rally, but GM stock now looks ready to spring back into action.

Apple Inc.: Why You Shouldn’t Chase AAPL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The drop in Apple (AAPL) stock on Tuesday dealt some technical damage. Expect further weakness in AAPL stock.

Capital One Financial Corp.: Put COF Stock in Your Wallet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Capital One hasn't done much year-to-date, the post-earnings rally in COF stock has a good chance of extending through the end of the year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: CMG Stock Is Begging to Bounce

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Concerning earnings and an E. coli scare have knocked Chipotle back to good technical support. A rebound in CMG stock seems likely.

Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH): Buy the Dips in the Chips!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) might be a little overbought right now, but it's still positioned for a year-end rally.

Buy Michael Kors Holdings Ltd for Some Christmas Cheer (KORS)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors (KORS), while materially lower for the year, might have just kicked off a better tone. Watch these levels in KORS stock.

Macy’s, Inc.: Get the Gift of Gains With M Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's stock exhausted itself on the downside. Now, M shares have completed a bullish reversal that traders should use to play the stock higher.

Halliburton Company: Yes, This Energy Stock IS a Buy! (HAL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Halliburton (HAL) stock rose again on Monday and is building up energy for what should be a good-sized year-end rally.

XLB: Materials Stocks Are Ripe for a Bear Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Materials stocks rebounded sharply in October, but overhead technical resistance is about to club the XLB on the head.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. – GILD Stock Catches the Bears Off Guard Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotechnology stocks as a group are not yet out of the woods, but single-name stocks like GILD stock look promising right now.

Twitter Inc – TWTR Stock Holds Its Bullish Posture

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Twitter looked doomed on Wednesday, it bounced sharply off its intraday lows. That's a promising sign for TWTR stock.

International Business Machines Corp.: Plug Into IBM Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Business Machines (IBM) is arriving at a big-picture area of support. It's time for investors to consider the long case for IBM stock.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.: Get a Dose of Relative Strength With LOW Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lowe's (LOW) stock tenaciously held support even during the broader market weakness in late August. Now, investors can ride a build in relative strength.
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