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.

Apple (AAPL) Stock Is Too Heavy to Tackle Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Apple hasn't been lighting the world on fire, AAPL stock still has a little bullish sentiment that could be squeezed out. Apple is limited for now.

TSLA Stock – 2 Trades to Make Amid Tesla’s Model X Launch

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) has been trading in a tight range -- one that TSLA stock might break out of with the Model X launch.

Put Macy’s (M) Stock on Your Fourth-Quarter Buy List

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The near-vertical drop for M stock since July increasingly looks overdone. Look for a holiday relief rally to lift Macy's back up.

Buy Best Buy (BBY) Stock for Some Early Holiday Cheer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seasonal tailwinds for holiday-fueled retailers like Best Buy could lift BBY stock after the next dip. Traders, ready your buy orders.

Hope for Emerging Markets? Not Yet. (EEM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. dollar will continue to hamper emerging markets, which combined with a weak chart for iShares' EEM ETF sets up a trade for bearish investors.

FB Stock – Don’t Chase Facebook Higher at These Levels

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally in Facebook (FB) shares is too steep to sustain. Watch out for bearish reversals in FB stock, and keep an eye on these targets.

The Drop in Bank of America (BAC) Stock Isn’t Over Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America shares fell last week, and the pain isn't over -- BAC stock will drop as the flattening yield curve weighs on bank stocks.

Short the S&P 500 After the Fed’s Chicken-Out Moment

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 (SPY) was thrust right back into a thick area of technical resistance on Thursday. My favorite play right now is to just short the index.

Give Oil a Try – The USO ETF Is a Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The United States Oil Fund LP (ETF) rallied nicely since August and is building a better bottom. Here's how to play the USO ETF.

Exxon Mobil: The Bull Case for XOM Stock Is Getting Louder

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After another drop in August, Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock might finally have exhausted its downtrend. Bullish options and a big yield further the XOM stock argument.

Priceline: Add PCLN Stock to Your Wish List

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Priceline (PCLN) stock came under pressure in August, but it has held up much better than the broader market. Look to buy PCLN stock on any dips.

American Airlines: AAL Stock Is a GREAT Long for the Rest of 2015

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Airlines (AAL) stock has shown better price action of late. That and continued low oil prices should support AAL stock through 2015.

BBBY Stock: 2 Ways to Trade Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) has been a clear underperformer, and now it's at a hold-or-fold point. Here are two ways to play BBBY stock.

GoPro Inc: GPRO Stock Is Extremely Oversold

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro (GPRO) stock dropped nearly 50% since mid-August and now looks ripe for a good-sized oversold bounce, if not a bottom-building process.

AA Stock – Alcoa Inc Might Have Just Hit Bottom

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price action in Alcoa Inc (AA) over the past couple of weeks shows some promising signs that at least a near-term bottom is. Play AA stock on the long side.

Short Bank of America (BAC) Stock Above This Level

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) looks promising in the longer term, but for right now, BAC stock likely has more price discovery left to do on the downside.

Viacom, Inc. (VIAB): Prepare for a Pop in This Media Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price action in Viacom (VIAB) stock has improved and could lead to a meaningful mean-reversion move higher over the coming weeks.

Intel Stock: 1 Company, 3 Trades (INTC)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel Corporation (INTC) is offering a plethora of trade possibilities right now. Here are three different ways to play INTC stock right now.

Make a Bet on Higher Bond Yields (TBT)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite weak inflation and economic growth, the TBT ETF is signalling that interest rates could rise in the near to medium term. Here's how to place your bets.
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