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.

Newmont Mining Corp: It’s Almost Time to Take NEM Stock Seriously

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in Newmont Mining Corp is looking less like just another oversold bounce. We'll have a better idea once NEM stock reaches this target.

Walmart: WMT Stock Is a Buy on Any Dips

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is sitting on critical near-term support, and a break below would allow investors to buy WMT stock at better levels.

Zillow Group Inc: Be Ready to Bid on Z Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Zillow Group Inc shares rallied Wednesday amid news that the company had completed its acquisition of Trulia. Let Z stock digest its gains, then target it for another run higher.

American Express Company: AXP Stock Is Worth a Swipe

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a string of bad news for American Express, AXP stock has been punished. Now, however, AmEx has reached oversold levels and could bounce.

Aim for This Upside Target in Schlumberger Limited (SLB)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deflationary forces might weigh on Schlumberger Limited again at some point, but in the near-term, SLB stock has well-defined upside.

Tesla Motors Inc: No Reason to Rush Into TSLA Stock Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors Inc fell Thursday after earnings, but now TSLA stock offers well-defined risk and reward. Traders just have to wait for the stock to make up its mind first.

Is Google Stock a Gusher? (GOOGL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After some post-rally consolidation, Google Inc (GOOGL) is coiled for another spring higher. Here are our targets for Google stock.

Netflix Stock: The Growth Story Isn’t Done Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has consolidated after its post-earnings rally, and now Netflix stock is ready for another jog higher.

Krispy Kreme’s Glaze Is Starting to Melt (KKD)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts still is constructively positioned to move higher, but anyone trading KKD stock should keep a close eye on the calendar.

Pandora Media: Push ‘Play’ on a Contrarian Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
P stock has been on a steep decline but with oversold readings severe, active investors may consider an oversold bounce.

ADT Stock Trades in a Securely Bullish Pattern

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
ADT stock rallied on the back of its late January earnings report. The stock now looks to rise further with a major bullish pattern in place.

Gold Miners Are Still Constructive (GDX)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold mining stocks have risen nicely so far in 2015. The GDX ETF looks constructive still with well-defined risk/reward areas to focus around.

Home Depot Inc: Two Sides to HD Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a two-day bullish reversal, HD stock favors more upside in the near-term and heading into its late-February earnings report.

Dow Chemical Is Quietly Building Steam (DOW)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dow Chemical Co shares have been beaten down since September, but some are starting to correct their mistake. Here's our read on DOW stock.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: A Classic Post-Earnings Trade in BABA Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the weak reaction to earnings last week, BABA stock has clear support and resistance that active traders and investors can trade around.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is Weak, But Could Bounce Anyway

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) absorbed a tough blow after earnings, but traders might be able to play a short-term bounce in Microsoft stock.

Apple Inc.: Trade AAPL Stock From Both Sides

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock rallied after earnings on Tuesday. AAPL looks to push higher in the medium term while traders can find two-way opportunities.

Pfizer Inc.: PFE Stock Should Finally Punch Its Way Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) did provide disappointing 2015 guidance, but PFE stock still is constructively positioned for a breakout in coming months.

FFIV: It’s Time to Deep-Six F5 Networks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings weakness in F5 Networks damaged the intermediate charts. Now, FFIV stock offers traders a shorting opportunity.
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