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.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc: Why You Should Buy FCX Stock Soon

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 16, 2015

Mining stocks like Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) are sporting strong technical support just in time for earnings season. Here's our target on FCX stock.

Caterpillar Inc.: When Will We See the Next Big Move in CAT Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 15, 2015

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) faces an important test on April 23 when it faces earnings. Oddly, a rally OR a selloff could be bullish for CAT stock.

Hewlett-Packard Company: Expect HPQ Stock to Start Playing Catch-Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 14, 2015

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) and other "old" tech stocks have struggled in '15, but an earnings season bounce could be in store for HPQ stock.

Allstate Corp – Why ALL Stock Looks Like It’s Ready to Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 13, 2015

Shares of Allstate Corp have spent most of 2015 in a consolidation period ... but ALL stock is showing signs that a new upside leg is in the picture.

El Pollo Loco Stock Is on Fire

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 10, 2015

A Thursday rally in El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc has little resistance to keep it down. Traders should try to jump on the back of this new momentum in LOCO stock.

Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc Could Make a Big Move Higher (RH)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 9, 2015

Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc (NYSE:RH) is a solid growth story. Active investors should follow the current trend in RH stock to profits.

Twitter Inc – TWTR Stock a Clear Buy Thanks to the Rumor Mill

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 8, 2015

This isn't the first time Twitter stock has come into M&A play. The latest TWTR stock rumors have propelled shares into a clear technical buy signal.

Apple Inc.: Here’s How to Trade AAPL Stock Before Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 7, 2015

After a consolidation period of more than a month, shares of AAPL stock might be ready to retest their February highs ahead of the Apple earnings report.

WFT Stock – Weatherford International Looks to Gush Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 6, 2015

Weatherford International bottomed in mid-January, but over the past two months, WFT stock has improved its technical picture. Jump on this bullish picture.

SunEdison (SUNE) Stock Will Give Your Portfolio a Solar-Powered Jolt

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 2, 2015

SunEdison (SUNE) stock has shown consistent and persistent gains in recent months, and on Wednesday, shares penetrated a key technical resistance area.

Ann Inc: Get Dressed for Market-Beating Success

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 1, 2015

Retailer stocks are holding up well year-to-date, among them women's apparel company Ann Inc, whose stock looks set to rally further.

Nasdaq OMX (NDAQ) Wants to Follow the Composite Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 31, 2015

Persistent multimonth relative strength in Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. has NDAQ stock looking increasingly ripe for a break higher.

Toll Brothers Inc: Build a Few Bucks in TOL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 30, 2015

Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) and other homebuilders are one of the last bastions of relative strength in U.S. markets. Check out our target on TOL stock.

Charles Schwab: SCHW Stock Will Cash In Thanks to the Fed

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 27, 2015

Traders should consider buying Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock if shares can put together a confirmation buying day. Check out our targets.

Beat the Market With the Russell 2000 (IWM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 26, 2015

Despite Wednesday's broad-based selloff, the Russell 2000 ETF, IWM, is constructively positioned for a solid move higher. Check out our targets.

Buy First Solar Stock? That’s a Bright Idea! (FSLR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 25, 2015

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) stock -- one of many battered solar stocks -- rallied Tuesday to break out of a bullish technical formation. Higher prices are ahead.