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.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Caleres Inc (CAL), Everi Holdings Inc (EVRI) and Natera Inc (NTRA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Caleres (CAL), Everi Holdings (EVRI) and Natera (NTRA) all reported on their quarterly earnings results after the bell. Here's what you should know.

Trade of the Day: Amazon.com, Inc. Reaches the Stratosphere

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While momentum traders are loving the AMZN rally and I certainly want to respect the longer-term growth prospects of Amazon stock, to my eye the ascent is unsustainable.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMPH), Coupa Software Inc (COUP) and Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH), Coupa Software (COUP) and Kronos Worldwide (KRO) reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Monday.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp Is a Breakout Mover

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America stock recently had a breakout move worth respecting. Active investors and traders could now look to bet on a continuation of BAC's upside momentum.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Twitter Inc (TWTR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) tests new search bar, Microsoft (MSFT) announces Xbox updates and Twitter (TWTR) suspends accounts that steal tweets.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Netflix, Inc.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock once again looks overly extended for the near term. Even a big growth stock like NFLX does not have to be chased higher and bought at any price.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Cooper Companies Inc (COO), Finisar Corporation (FNSR) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Cooper Companies (COO), Finisar (FNSR) and United Natural Foods (UNFI) all reported their quarterly earnings results after the bell Thursday, with two of these stocks rising.

Trade of the Day: Morgan Stanley Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although much like the broader stock market, Morgan Stanley stock has been in consolidation mode over the past few weeks, the stock looks primed for a breakout higher.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Rev Group Inc (REVG), Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) and Tronc Inc (TRNC)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Rev Group (REVG), Thor Industries (THO) and tronc (TRNC) all reported their quarterly earnings results after the bell Wednesday. Here's what you should know.

Trade of the Day: Sell Micron Technology, Inc. While It’s Overbought

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock has now once again reached the very upper end price target by my work and it's time to take some MU profits through the lens of proper risk management.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: ABM Industries, Inc. (ABM), Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) and Korn/Ferry International (KFY)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
ABM Industries (ABM), Guidewire Software (GWRE) and Korn/Ferry International (KFY) all reported their quarterly earnings results after hours Tuesday.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc Sets Its Eyes on a Round Price Target

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock leaped higher by nearly 5% on Monday, continuing the stellar 2018 rally and also marking another breakout move that now eyes TWTR's next well-defined upside target.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Descartes Systems Group Inc (USA) (DSGX), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) and YY Inc (ADR) (YY)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Descartes Systems Group (DSGX) posted a revenue increase, Nordstrom's (JWN) bid to go private fails and YY (YY) sales top analysts' expectations.

Trade of the Day: Two Ways to Trade Monster Beverage Corporation

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the sharp gap-down price action in Monster stock, two potential MNST trades now set up for active investors and traders.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Frontier Communications Corp (FTR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is feuding with Amazon, Apple (AAPL) may release a more affordable MacBook Air and Frontier Communications (FTR) workers go on strike.

Trade of the Day: General Motors Company Stock Gets Oversold

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM stock got hit on Thursday but is now arriving at a key technical confluence area where a trade to the upside could be setting up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: ICU Medical, Incorporated (ICUI), Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) and Splunk Inc (SPLK)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
ICU Medical (ICUI), Keysight Technologies (KEYS) and Splunk (SPLK) all reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Thursday afternoon.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc Is Ripe for a Tactical Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock as a result of the past two days of weakness may have formed a lower high and a short-side FB trade toward the February lows is setting up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Box Inc (BOX), Hostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK) and Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Box (BOX), Hostess Brands (TWNK) and Monster Beverage (MNST) all reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell late Wednesday.
Load More