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.

Union Pacific Corporation: All Aboard UNP Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Transportation stocks are beginning to show better strength, and that includes Union Pacific (UNP), which looks well-positioned for upside into year's end.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Naptime Is Coming for AMZN Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon.com, Inc., is rallying sharply after stellar Q3 earnings, but exhaustion is about to set in. Get ready to get bearish on AMZN in the short-term.

Schlumberger Limited (SLB): Get in Position for This Gusher!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SLB stock in multiple time-frames is beginning to show more constructive signs from a technical perspective. Traders could play a breakout

GLD: Get Behind the Stronger Stance in Gold

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A more promising posture is slowly being assumed by the GLD etf and one that could see further appreciation into the first quarter of 2016.

The S&P 500 Has Reached a Key Inflection Point (SPY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It might be tempting to chase the S&P 500's stampede off the late September lows, but don't. Here's how to tackle the SPY ETF right now.

Netflix, Inc.: Why You Should Get Bearish on NFLX Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, Inc. hasn't lost its way in the long-term, but traders and active investors should play NFLX stock to the downside.

Micron Technology – MU Stock Could Stampede Through October

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology had been hurting all year, but now the strength in MU stock looks very enticing.

McDonald’s Corporation – Buy MCD Stock on Pullbacks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's renewed gusto is backed by an improved menu and game plan. Here's why investors should buy MCD stock on any pullbacks.

The Russell 2000’s Big, Red Warning Sign (IWM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Active traders should look to short the iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) after the small-cap index's breather.

Alphabet Inc: Make a Bullish Bet in GOOGL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet Inc looks giddy right now. With earnings around the corner, GOOGL stock could easily break higher.

Facebook Inc: Will FB Stock Run to New All-Time Highs?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) shares still are consolidating their big first-half rally, but the going is constructive, and FB stock should ultimately resolve higher.

Dow Jones Industrial Average: Buy Dips, Sell Rips!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surprised the bears. Here's how traders should deal with the DJIA in coming weeks.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s Upside Is Capped: Here’s Where to Sell or Short AMZN Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a 75% rally, Amazon (AMZN) is ready to feel the effects of gravity. Sell AMZN stock into any further strength.

Buy Oil — Just Don’t Chase It! (USO)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The USO ETF rallied nearly 5% on Tuesday, causing plenty of technically constructive action on its charts in multiple time-frames

Alcoa Inc – AA Stock Is Out of the Woods (For Now)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a big new contract and positive analyst comments, AA stock has confirmed the recent bottoming process. Active investors should look long.

Buy the Bounce in Oil Services (OIH)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy-related stocks and funds such as the OIH ETF took flight last Friday. That should lead to follow-through buying in this oil services fund.

Intel (INTC) Is Another Top-Notch Q4 Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After leading the stock market lower for most of 2015, Intel (INTC) stock recently showed leadership higher. The path of least resistance looks up.

Start Q4 Right With Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Goldman Sachs should see a boost from trading volume when it reports earnings next -- a likely spark for GS stock.

Just How Low Can the S&P 500 Go? (SPY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market correction in August and September resulted in technical damage on the charts last seen in 2011. Here's where the SPY could drop.
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