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.

How to Trade WMT Stock After Its Upcoming Earnings Report

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart (WMT) shares have reached a better area of technical support. Anyone trading WMT stock should watch this critical area before and after Walmart earnings.

Sodastream International Ltd: SODA Stock Will Put Some Fizz in Your Pockets

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sodastream International looks to have bottomed after a few months of basing. Active investors should target these levels in SODA stock.

Put Your Chips on WYNN Stock for a Bounce

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) has dropped hard ever since its lousy earnings report, but now, WYNN stock might be ready to make an oversold bounce.

TSLA Stock Is Shifting Toward High Gear Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After its earnings beat and unveiling its expansion into the battery business, all signs point toward TSLA stock having a strong 2015.

Wendys Co: WEN Stock Is a Treat

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A technically sound post-earnings rally in WEN stock now favors the odds of even more price appreciation from Wendy's in coming weeks.

KeyCorp (KEY) Stock Should Write Another Financial Success Story

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
KEY stock held in a bullish pattern for the past couple of months and supported by the financial sector looks ready to break past resistance.

Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) Clears a Key Hurdle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW) scored a notable breakout move on Monday that active investors and traders could look to take advantage of.

Sealed Air Corp (SEE): A Boring Company With Breathtaking Charts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sealed Air Corp (SEE) enjoyed a smart move last week that may have just triggered another 10% rally in SEE stock.

Buffalo Wild Wings: 2 Ways to Trade BWLD Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) has reached an interesting technical spot. Traders should watch BWLD stock for signs of potential upside AND downside trade opportunities.

Schlumberger Limited (SLB): We’ve Got a Potential Gusher on Our Hands

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Schlumberger Limited (SLB) rallied to overcome an important technical hurdle, setting up additional upside in SLB stock. Get our target.

Chipotle Stock: CMG Is Worth a Look on the Short Side

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings selling in Chipotle stock has CMG shares teetering on increasingly thin support. Investors should look to short CMG stock soon.

VMware, Inc.: Visualize a Rally in VMW Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
VMware, Inc., rallied after its latest earnings report and broke above an important technical level. Better yet: VMW stock still has more upside.

Johnson Controls Inc: JCI Stock Flashes a Big, Bullish Signal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Johnson Controls (JCI) just broke out of a 17-month-long technical base, which should have soundly bullish implications for JCI stock.

AAPL Stock – The Trader’s Guide to Apple Inc.’s Q2 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) stock is constructively positioned heading into Monday's Apple earnings report. Traders, focus on these price levels.

Yum! Brands – Keep Buying the Optimism in YUM Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings pop in YUM stock might have just unlocked a bigger push higher. Active investors and traders should target this area for Yum! Brands.

IBM Stock Is a Cool, Calculated Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM stock remains constructively positioned after earnings and currently allows tactical investors and traders to clearly define their risk.

Choo Choo! Look for CSX Corporation to Go Full Steam Ahead!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A two-day rally in CSX Corporation (CSX) stock took place in a technically crucial juncture. Now, CSX stock finds itself in a good position.

NFLX – Give Netflix Stock Time to Digest, Then Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The powerful post-earnings rally in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has pushed Netflix stock into its next upside leg -- which may have months to go.

Panera Bread Co: PNRA Stock Will Buy Its Way to $200

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Panera Bread Co (PNRA) shares exploded higher Thursday on a major buyback program. The trend in PNRA stock is now decidedly northbound.
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