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.

Tesla Stock Is Primed for a Return to All-Time Highs (TSLA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has rallied more than 10% since last week's earnings report, and its momentum could carry TSLA to fresh heights.

Get Ready to Sell, Sell, Sell the SPY ETF

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
All cyclical bull markets come to an end at some point -- and recent price action in the SPY ETF suggests we might finally be close to a top.

Michael Kors – KORS Stock Is a Fashionable Short

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors faltered despite a strong earnings report, and KORS stock broke technical support. Here's how you should look to trade the stock now.

FSLR – What to Watch After First Solar Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FSLR stock last week reached an important support line that could help traders better define risk for a post-earnings trade.

Micron Stock – A More Meaningful Selloff Looms

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
News from Samsung helped Micron stock break near-term support after flagging a top. Tactically, traders can look to short MU on any bounces.

Aflac – AFL Quacks With Opportunity After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aflac earnings beat the street, but the company also guided lower, sending AFL stock to a key support level. But traders can use this level for defined risk.

Pfizer – Look to Short PFE Stock After an Earnings Slide

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pfizer topped earnings estimates but lowered its full-year guidance on Tuesday. PFE stock reversed lower and likely has further to fall.

How to Trade Twitter Stock After Earnings (TWTR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock is down by around 40% year to date, but is trading in a tight range heading into earnings. This could mean opportunity in TWTR.

Pandora – P Stock Is Flirting With a Technical Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pandora dropped meaningfully last Friday after earnings. P stock now looks ready to drop more, particularly if last Friday's lows give.

D.R. Horton Builds a Suddenly Bearish Case (DHI)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
D.R. Horton dramatically changed direction Thursday after disappointing earnings and weak new-home sales numbers took their toll on DHI stock.

Robert Half – A Shorting Opportunity Is Building in RHI Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Staffing firm Robert Half International jumped too much, too quickly on good Q2 earnings and Q3 guidance. RHI stock looks like a short.

CROX Stock Might Sustain a Rally for Once

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crocs' earnings and corporate restructuring sparked a technically significant move in CROX stock that could see more follow-through buying.

Herbalife – Don’t Be a Hero, Don’t Buy HLF Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Herbalife (HLF) stock dropped Monday ahead of today's presentation by Bill Ackman of Pershing Square. Active investors should consider the short side, but don't buy the dip.

How to Trade FB Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook reports earnings on Wednesday after the close. Anyone eyeballing trade setups after the report should watch these key levels in FB stock.

Fresh Off New Highs, UNH Stock Looks Ripe for Selling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
UNH stock looks increasingly overbought on the longer and near-term charts. Active investors should look for shorting entries.

Short INTC Stock – Intel Is Due for Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
INTC stock jumped big on Wednesday -- but the stock looks stretched and ready for a reversal. Look for shorting opportunities.

Buy CMA Stock After a Strong Earnings Surge

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMA stock could see continued upside action after good earnings Tuesday. Buy Comerica for a move above $55.

Alcoa Stock Has Rallied Too Far for Too Long

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa stock didn't react much to earnings, but a rally since then has plopped AA shares into overbought territory. This might be a game for the shorts.

Costco Shares Stock Up on Relative Strength

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wholesaler Costco last week showed relative strength at a technically significant juncture, and COST stock now looks ripe to break past resistance.
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