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.

AAPL Stock — Here Comes the Apple Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock has more to prove, but Monday's news-driven rally favors the bulls. A move toward $580 seems in the cards.

How to Play BBRY Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BlackBerry still struggles as it nears Friday's earnings report. BBRY stock has rallied nicely off the December 2013 lows ... but this report could be a make-or-break event.

AMAT Stock Is Gearing Up for a Bigger Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Applied Materials, a big name in the semiconductor world, has gained great upside momentum as of late. Thursday's analyst comments reinforce the trend in AMAT stock.

Stock Charts Still Smiling on Big Lots

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Closeout retailer Big Lots is still enjoying its newfound upside momentum from early March. Better still, the stock charts favor BIG stock.

Microsoft: MSFT Stock Looks a Heckuva Lot More Interesting Now!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft has been improving its technical posture for months now, but Tuesday's rally really changed the picture. See how MSFT stock sets up now.

IRBT Might Have Rebooted Its Uptrend

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
iRobot announced a new robot for teleconferencing purposes, Ava 500, spurring a positive response in IRBT stock. Here's what to look for next.

GMCR Stock Is Hopped Up on Headlines!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Keurig Green Mountain took a much-needed breather in recent weeks, but a gush of news should have investors and traders re-evaluating GMCR stock.

Gold Mining Stocks ABX, NEM Are Coiling Up. Here’s Where They’ll Pounce.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With gold up roughly 14% year-to-date, it should be no secret nor surprise that gold mining stocks are also looking good. Here are two to watch.

AAPL: Watch for This Key Price in Apple Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It has been a while since Apple (AAPL) has piqued my interest for a trade, but the movement of Apple stock over the past two weeks looks much rosier.

McDonald’s: MCD Stock Breaks Out for a Juicy Opportunity

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Until yesterday, MCD stock had been stuck in a boring downtrend for the past 11 months. However, Tuesday's breakout has brought upside momentum back to McDonald's.

BWLD Stock Ready to Break Major Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buffalo Wild Wings has overcome a decidedly negative post-earnings reaction. Now, BWLD stock is itching to move past technical resistance.

Williams-Sonoma: WSM Stock Trading Tips Before Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings this Wednesday. Here are the price levels in WSM stock that I am watching.

Tilson’s Bullishness Puts Some Pop Into SODA Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SodaStream has a rough eight months behind it despite Super Bowl ads and new products. On the charts SODA stock looks better, and has support from a hedgie

Target: Where’s TGT Stock Headed Next After Executive Exit?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target, still reeling from the hacker attack, is now seeing some movement in executives. TGT stock however has to prove itself, here are two levels to watch

Automakers: F Stock, GM at Critical Crossroads

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors and Ford are both attending the Geneva Motor Show, and with F stock and GM stock trading at technically significant levels, opportunity awaits.

Energy Stocks Aren’t Ready to Roll Over

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the Ukraine-Russia conflict has battered international markets, U.S. technical damage has been confined. And energy stocks are flashing opportunity.

DECK Stock: There’s More Short Left in Deckers Outdoor

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deckers Outdoor got clobbered after giving weak Q1 guidance, delivering a break to the chart of DECK stock. Here's what to expect next:

Financials BAC, GS and WFC Are Looking Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most bullish thing on my screens right now is the strength in financials, which finally have shown signs of life. Right now, BAC, WFC and GS stock all look better.

How to Trade eBay Stock With a Pissed-Off Icahn

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
EBAY stock has staged an amazing turnaround over the past few years. With Carl Icahn's rabble-rousing in eBay, shares could now go to new all-time highs.
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