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.

BBRY Stock Clears a Major Hurdle, Sets Up Well for More

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After BlackBerry's first bullish move in January, Tuesday's rally confirmed a near- to medium-term bullish posture for BBRY stock.

SPY Could Still Rip Higher Despite Failed Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 again failed to break past resistance on Monday, but the SPY ETF -- as well as plenty of sectors and stocks -- still have upside potential.

JCP Stock: Watch These Price Levels After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JCPenney continues to be a sad story, particularly when it comes to the price action of JCP stock. Here's my plan concerning Wednesday's JCPenney earnings report.

Playing JNPR Stock on M&A News? Target These Areas

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A rumor that Nokia was considering a takeover of Juniper Networks gave JNPR stock a little push Thursday. Here's how I plan on profiting off this in coming weeks.

FDO Stock: How to Play Rumors of a Walmart Buyout of Family Dollar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A broker research note has discussed the possibility of Walmart buying Family Dollar. Here is how I'm looking to profit from FDO stock.

FSLR Stock Rally Adds Technical Intrigue Heading Into Q4 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar is set to report earnings next Tuesday, February 25th. The stock tends to be a big mover after its earnings reports, here is how I will trade it

How to Trade TSLA Stock After Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors earnings for the fourth quarter are due out Wednesday evening. Focus on these two price levels in TSLA stock after the report.

A Contrarian Way to Profit From FB Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in Facebook has become too steep to sustain. Options on FB stock offer a way to profit from this.

2 Ways to Trade AMZN Stock After the Downgrade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Wednesday's downgrade, AMZN stock now rests at a crucial spot. Here is my plan for how to trade the stock now, focusing on two key price levels.

Regeneron: REGN Stock Takes Out All the Stops

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After already rallying for a few days, REGN stock on Tuesday shifted into a new gear and broke out to new all-time highs. What's next for Regeneron?

Red Robin: RRGB Stock Delivers an Early Valentine’s Day Present

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
RRGB stock on Monday broke out of a technically bullish pattern, which now puts the wind at the stock's back. But do watch out for Friday's earnings report

LNKD Stock Is Holding on to Thinning Technical Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Linkedin continued to exhibit a choppy chart after its earnings report last week. LNKD stock is range-bound, and I'm currently focusing on two price levels.

GMCR Stock Sends the Last of the Bears Packing

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Green Mountain has attracted plenty of doubters in recent years, but Thursday's rally on Coke's vote of confidence sent GMCR stock higher as the bears fled.

DDD Stock Breaks, Reaches Crucial Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
3D Systems, which fell hard in January, took another tumble on Wednesday after lowering its guidance. DDD stock has reached better support, however.

YUM Stock: Big Rally, But Still in Trading Limbo

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yum Brands' so-so earnings report had a few pieces of guidance that sent YUM stock through the roof on Tuesday. But is Yum good for some new money?

GM Stock Takes Another Shot to the Technicals

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors on Monday announced worse-than-expected January auto sales, causing the chart of GM stock to deteriorate even more. Longs: Avoid GM right now.

Potash: POT Stock Digs Into Thinning Technical Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan -- a trader favorite -- fell into thinning support last week after its earnings report. If support breaks, POT stock bears could really growl.

How to Trade FB Stock After the Stampede

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Thursday's rally, FB stock staged an important technical breakout that, barring any sudden reversal, opens up the stock for more upside

Bulls, Beware: YHOO Stock Still Is Too Heavy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a great run in 2013, YHOO stock has lost upside momentum over the past couple weeks, and following its post-earnings selloff, Yahoo favor the bears.
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