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.

Bulls Can Salivate Over JWN Stock, But Don’t Bite – Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nordstrom (JWN) staged a beauty of a breakout Friday after reporting great Q1 results. JWN stock could push higher, but patience is warranted.

TTWO Stock – Look for an Oversold Bounce in ‘GTA’ Maker Take-Two

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take-Two Interactive's earnings beat the Street, but TTWO stock sold off anyway. Now, however, an oversold bounce appears to be in the offing.

YHOO Stock Looks Ready to Break Lower

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo on Wednesday made a splashy acquisition of chat service Blink -- but YHOO stock still sits at a critical spot. A downside break here could accelerate.

OpenTable: Caution in OPEN Stock Is Warranted and Advised

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Online restaurant reservation specialist OpenTable (OPEN) faces fresh dangers from Yelp (YELP) that have exacerbated the technical problems festering in OPEN stock.

Wake Up, Bulls! The SPY ETF Is Setting Up a Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monday's rally took the S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs on broad participation, and the charts say the SPY ETF can head higher still.

Whoa, Office Depot! ODP Stock Looks a Whole Lot Better

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Office Depot Inc (NYSE:ODP) made a post-earnings move last week that put ODP stock in a much better technical position.

A Momentum Trade Is Setting Up in Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Keurig Green Mountain announced good earnings on Thursday and along with it a share repurchase program. GMCR stock bounced off support and could rally more

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Gets a Quick Nod From the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors in Chesapeake Energy gave their nod after the company reported earnings. CHK stock rallied nicely on Wednesday and staged a technically sound move

Twitter Stock: Today’s First Hour Is Critical

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) felt the heat Tuesday after the lockup expiration released the sellers. Traders need to focus on Wednesday's early trading in Twitter stock.

Boeing Stock Has Short-Term Potential, But Mind the Ceiling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing (NYSE:BA), like the rest of the aerospace industry, has seen healthy gains in recent years, but more sober signs are emerging. Still, Boeing stock currently offers quick upside.

Bears Can Play LinkedIn, But Bulls Must Wait

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The weak stock chart of LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) just got a little weaker last Friday after earnings. For now, LNKD stock is open to bears, but not bulls.

XOM Stock Looks Poised for More Upside After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil passed the earnings test on Thursday. XOM stock, after a u-shaped reversal this year remains more or less flat but still constructive

MGM Stock: Bet On Upside for This Casino Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGM Resorts passed its earnings test on Tuesday, and MGM stock bulls have taken over. I'm looking for a sustained rally over the coming weeks.

Coach Stock Is on the Ropes; Short COH Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach (NYSE:COH) just announced a disappointing earnings report that included sliding North American sales. From a trading perspective, COH looks like a sweet short opportunity.

Corning: GLW Stock Prepares to Break Important Technical Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Corning announced great sales growth numbers in its earnings report on Monday, and as a result, GLW stock looks primed to make an important technical move.

WHR: Whirlpool Stock Is Ready to Gush Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whirlpool (WHR) overcame some initial post-earnings weakness last Friday and finished the day ahead. Now, the chart of Whirlpool stock looks strong.

Freeport-McMoRan: FCX Stock Makes a Small But Important Push

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Freeport-McMoRan reported respectable earnings that lifted the stock into a better posture. FCX stock now is better set to rally toward its next resistance point.

YUM Stock Must Top This Level to Beat the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yum Brands passed its earnings test but finished well off the day's highs. Still, YUM stock remains bullishly postured -- it just needs to reach this level.

Canadian Pacific: CP Stock on the Verge of a Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canadian Pacific Railway has passed its earnings test. As a reward, CP stock has the technical green light to keep movin' up the rails.
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