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.

Micron: MU Stock Has Double-Digit Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technology Inc rallied over the past two trading days, aided by positive comments from analysts. A bullish pattern looks to resolve.

Keep Riding Last Week’s Rally in HTZ Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. rallied last Friday after the company hired a new CEO -- a win for activists. Now, HTZ stock looks set to head higher.

Our Review of Yelp Stock: You Should Short It.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Several social stocks including Yelp Inc have traded weakly of late, and YELP stock in particular looks ripe for shorting.

Intel Stock Is Itching to Break Higher (INTC)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel stock has been on an impressive run and looks constructively positioned to make another move higher. Focus on these targets for INTC.

Restoration Hardware: Look to Start Building a Position in RH Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Restoration Hardware is acting technically sound, and RH stock is offering clearly defined risk on the long side.

Panera: PNRA Stock Shows Clear Lines to Trade Against

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a post-earnings selloff, Panera Bread Co is trading in a well-defined pattern. Traders should pay attention to PNRA stock.

Walmart: Should You Buy or Short WMT Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., like many of its large-cap brethren, continues to push to higher highs. However, WMT stock currently looks stretched.

Dow Chemical Co: DOW Stock Looks Sluggish

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dow Chemical Co rallied sharply in recent weeks, but DOW stock is struggling to overcome a technically important resistance area. A short trade might be brewing.

Bank of America: Put BAC Stock on Your Radar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a steep rally, Bank of America Corp shouldn't be chased higher ... but you should put BAC stock on your radar.

JCPenney: How to Trade JCP Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a big week for retailer earnings, and J C Penney Company Inc is set to report on Wednesday. Here are the levels to watch in JCP stock.

Bed Bath & Beyond Still Can Bubble Higher (BBBY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tiring after a steep rally off its June lows, but BBBY stock should resume its uptrend after a quick nap.

Whole Foods: WFM Stock Shows Clear Risk, Clear Reward

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whole Foods Market, Inc. looks poised to continue its ascent thanks to a big post-earnings rally in WFM stock.

Apple Inc.: Take Some Profits in AAPL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. has reached a defined price target on the back of a good post-earnings rally. Now, investors can take partial profits on AAPL stock.

Buy MSFT Stock Into Year’s End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft is a great candidate for a year-end rally. Investors should look to buy MSFT stock on any pullbacks.

GoPro Stock Looks Great Into Year’s End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro Inc (GPRO) rallied another 9%-plus Monday after last week's earnings beat, and GoPro stock could keep up the momentum for months.

Buy the Eventual Bounce in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week's selling in Newmont Mining Corp looks increasingly overdone, and the odds of an oversold bounce in NEM stock are improving.

Visa Stock Makes a Major Statement

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a year of consolidation, Visa stock has blasted higher and out of a big technical base thanks to earnings. The trend in V is higher.

Praxair (PX) Is Meat for the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Praxair (PX) lowered its guidance Wednesday, causing the stock to resume an earlier selloff. Traders should look to short PX stock.

Coach: COH Stock Is Hanging On By a Thread

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach Inc earnings tripped up COH stock once again Tuesday, sending shares back to a key support line. Here's where bears should press.
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