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David Keller
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Financials Leading Tech?

As we head into 2026, signs of rotating market leadership are already emerging, and the Financial sector is starting to attract attention. In this video, David Keller, CMT, takes a deep dive into the Financial sector, the yield curve, and the shifting interest rate dynamics.

Dave breaks down what the charts are revealing about emerging strength across Financials, including banks, regional banks, payment processors, and insurance groups. He also explains why financial stocks may matter more than tech stocks in early Q1.

This video premiered on January 5, 2026. Watch on StockCharts' dedicated David Keller page!

Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

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David Keller
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David is President and Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research LLC, where he helps active investors make better decisions using behavioral finance and technical analysis. He is a former President of the CMT Association. Learn More 

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