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.

Lumber Liquidators Is Hurting, But a Bounce Could Be Lucrative (LL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lumber Liquidators announced a lousy profit warning on Thursday. LL stock got hit hard, but on the charts is nearing bounce potential.

Pixelworks’ Picture Is Less Clear Now That the Dust Is Settling (PXLW)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The red-hot run-up from Pixelworks (PXLW) shares, fueled by rumors of a partnership with Apple, looks like a setup for a short trade.

Nike Stock Is a Perfect Fit for a Bullish Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike stock is showing good relative strength and a sound technical pattern so far this week, making a breakout for NKE appear likely.

Delta Air Lines – DAL Stock Is Flying in a Topping Pattern

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Delta Air Lines had one heck of a run for the past 18 months, but after overshooting in June, DAL stock is pointed lower.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Mostly Cashed After Hitting 17K

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is showing signs of exhaustion after quietly pushing past the psychologically important 17,000 mark.

Don’t Chase Constellation Brands (STZ)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Constellation Brands posted great results on Wednesday, and STZ stock rallied as a result. But the yielding of its intraday gains means buyer beware.

Log On to TD Ameritrade’s Rising Fortunes (AMTD)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TD Ameritrade and other discount broker stocks look itchy for another move higher. AMTD stock now offers defined risk for active investors.

BBRY Stock Flashes a Positive Signal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Leaked photos of the new BlackBerry Passport sparked a rally in BBRY stock, so while sentiment remains decidedly negative, the technicals look much more productive.

FFIV Stock Is Ready for Another Leg Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In what likely will be a low-volume week, stick to trades on large- and midcaps such as F5 Networks. Here's a look at how FFIV stock is setting up.

MGM Resorts – MGM Stock Is Awash in Good News

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGM Resorts and other casino operators have enjoyed a heavy flow of positive news. MGM stock itself rallied Thursday in a technically promising move.

Home Depot – Traders Still Love the Dips in HD Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive comments by Home Depot management didn't light a fire under HD stock, but that's OK -- it's technically dressed for success anyway.

Google Stock Is Ripe for the Picking (GOOG, GOOGL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google I/O is kicking off today at the same that GOOGL stock sits at a key technical juncture. A rally could very well be in the offing.

5 Silver and Gold Stocks Waiting to Pop

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Fed is priming the pump on inflationary pressure that should send these silver and gold mining stocks soaring.

CarMax – KMX Stock Is Revving Its Engine

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Car retailer CarMax reported better-than-expected Q4 results that should fuel KMX stock well past its feisty Friday rally.

Monster Beverage – MNST Stock Could Be Headed for Multiyear Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monster Beverage has seen a host of positive analyst comments over the past few weeks, and now MNST stock is ripe to move back to all-time highs.

FDX Stock Makes a Bold Technical Statement

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FedEx's upside momentum is back in full swing following Wednesday's breakout to all-time highs. Here's what's next for FDX stock.

Traders Should Get Another Run at SolarCity (SCTY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SolarCity on Tuesday rallied more than 17% after news of an acquisition, putting SCTY stock back in a good position to be bought on dips.

TSLA Stock Rally Has Refueled the Momentum Train

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors (TSLA) raced out of the gates Monday and was pushed ahead on several pieces of positive news. Even better: There's more charge in the battery.

Priceline – Should You Buy PCLN Stock After the OpenTable Bid?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week, Priceline announced a purchase of OpenTable, and the resulting swoon in PCLN stock couldn't have come at a worse time, technically speaking.
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