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.

Microsoft Corporation: Win This August With MSFT Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) should float higher into the latter part of August, especially if the broader market keeps its bid. Go long MSFT stock.

Apple Inc.: AAPL Stock Could Be in a World of Technical Hurt

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A Monday drop in Apple (AAPL) resulted in a break below pivotal technical support. The path of least resistance for AAPL stock is now lower.

Sunedison: The Beatdown in SUNE Stock Is Overdone

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sunedison (SUNE) stock has been bleeding for weeks after making an acquisition and launching a yieldco. Now, SUNE stock is deeply oversold.

FedEx Stock Is on a Slippery Slope (FDX)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price action in FedEx stock since late 2014 has been very toppish in nature. FDX likely will be pushed lower still.

Aflac Incorporated: AFL Stock Is Still Best in Class

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After more than a year of dormancy, Aflac (AFL) stock is poised to stage a meaningful rally over the next six to 12 months.

Russell 2000: Play the IWM ETF Long … Then Short!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Russell 2000 ETF, the IWM, is at a technical juncture that gives it clearly defined lines -- good for trading should markets get volatile in coming months.

TWTR: How to Trade Twitter Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter (TWTR) stock is expected to make a sizable move one way or the other after earnings. Traders can play both ways.

Short the IBB ETF While Pressure Builds

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price action of the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (IBB) is flashing warning signs for large-cap biotech.

Profit From the Sudden Swarming of Amazon Stock (AMZN)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon (AMZN) stock exploded higher late Thursday after the company reported a surprise profit, but shares have quickly become overbought.

Tiffany & Co.: TIF Stock Is on the Verge of a Break Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany & Co. is toying with a technically significant area. Active investors and traders could soon be rewarded by a boost higher in TIF stock.

Apache Corporation: Oversold APA Stock Could Enjoy a Sharp Pop

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After months of relentless selling, Apache (APA) looks deeply oversold. Early August earnings could be the catalyst for a bounce in APA stock.

Today Is Judgment Day for the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A big day of earnings from Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) should determine the near-term fate of the QQQ ETF.

All Hail King Dollar! (UUP)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last year's breakout move by the U.S. dollar looks to be a structural trend that could see the UUP ETF trend even higher from here.

CMG Stock – How to Trade Chipotle After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle (CMG) stock sits at a technically important area. Depending on the reaction after earnings, the direction for coming months may be set.

Buy U.S. Bancorp (USB) Stock and Put It in a Drawer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. Bancorp rallied after earnings and continues to demonstrate relative strength. Buy USB stock to ride a rally into year's end.

JCPenney: JCP Stock Could Pop by 10%

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While investor sentiment in JCPenney has tumbled over the years, JCP stock still can provide traders with some exciting action.

Wynn Resorts: WYNN Stock Sellers Are EXHAUSTED!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wynn Resorts could finally be ready for a significant bounce following a 15-month, 60% plunge. Here's the trader's guide to WYNN stock right now.

Intel Corporation: The Bull Case for INTC Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel Corporation (INTC) shares are at an inflection point heading into this week's earnings report. Watch these levels in INTC stock.

Which Way Will the S&P 500 Index Resolve? (SPX)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The past few days of volatile trading in the S&P 500 (SPX) are causing uncertainty, and the path of least resistance is lower, not higher.
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