Mike Zaccardi

Mike Zaccardi


Mike Zaccardi holds both a CMT and a CFA professional designation. He is a financial writer focusing on markets, investments, retirement planning, and personal finance. He holds an MBA from the University of North Florida. Learn More 

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China Tech Breakout: Alibaba Sparks a FXI Rally Despite Powell's Warning

BABA stock is rebounding with AI-driven momentum. Learn how the stock price of Alibaba impacts FXI and what the technicals signal for traders in 2025....   READ MORE 

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Taking Stock of the Small-Cap Record High: Here's How High IWM Could Go

The Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) logged a record weekly close, triggering a bullish breakout target of $322. Explore why small-caps may thrive with Fed rate cuts, supportive seasonality, and strong relative strength versus large caps....   READ MORE 

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September’s Final Stretch: Why Stocks Face Their Trickiest Days Ahead

September’s Final Stretch: Why Stocks Face Their Trickiest Days Ahead

Late September is historically tough for stocks. Mike explores why the S&P 500, Materials (XLB), and low-volatility put options could define the weeks ahead....   READ MORE 

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Will the Fed “Go Big”? Real Estate Stocks Quiet Amid Major Macro Shifts

The Fed is set to cut rates again as Treasury yields slide and stocks rally. But why are real estate stocks still lagging? And could a breakout above a key resistance level shape the 2026 cycle?...   READ MORE 

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Where Has Industrials Leadership Gone? A Sector Drill Down

Where Has Industrials Leadership Gone? A Sector Drill Down

With Industrials now in consolidation mode, Mike highlights underperforming single-stock culprits and explains why the groundwork is in place for a late-year rally....   READ MORE 

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NVIDIA Under Pressure: Eyeing a Near-Term Bearish Options Strategy

NVIDIA Under Pressure: Eyeing a Near-Term Bearish Options Strategy

Mike spotlights a bearish NVDA options setup using StockCharts' OptionsPlay Strategy Center, and explains what could stir fresh volatility....   READ MORE 

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Gold's Big Breakout: $3,800 in Sight as Miners Lead the Charge

Gold rallies after months of consolidation. See where the metal and miners may head next, with key targets and risks to watch....   READ MORE 

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Man building a home: homebuilder stocks in the spotlight

Mortgage Rates Hit 11-Month Low as Homebuilder Stocks Surge

With mortgage rates trending lower, homebuilder ETFs have been rising. Here's what traders and investors should watch next. ...   READ MORE 

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Discretionary vs. Staples: Why ETFs are Flashing a Bullish Signal for 2025

Consumer Discretionary ETFs are outperforming Staples across large-cap, small-cap, and global markets. See why XLY, RSPD, PSCD, and RXI signal a bullish risk-on trend in 2025....   READ MORE 

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China Stocks Step Back Into the Spotlight: Here's What Investors Need to Know

China stocks are surging, with FXI up 55% year-on-year. Learn what’s driving the rally, key technical levels, and what it means for retail investors....   READ MORE 

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Financials and Industrials Are Key to the Rally as Tech Takes a Breather

What to watch ahead of Powell: S&P 500 RSI divergence, NVDA under 20-day MA, key levels at 6212/6025/5852; can Financials and Industrials lead?...   READ MORE 

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Jackson Hole 2025: Investors Stay Calm as Bond Volatility Hits Lows

Despite rising inflation pressures and fresh Fed minutes, Treasury volatility and credit spreads remain near multi-year lows ahead of Powell’s speech....   READ MORE 

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Small cap rally may be the start of a new leg up.

What to Make of the Small-Cap Rally: A Closer Look at IJR and IWM

Small-cap stocks are showing signs of strength. Investors should keep an eye on the performance of IWM and IJR, two small-cap ETFs, to determine if the small-cap rally has legs....   READ MORE 

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US Dollar at a Crossroads, Gold Primed for Action: Macro Moves to Watch

US Dollar at a Crossroads, Gold Primed for Action: Macro Moves to Watch

With high-impact US data and geopolitical risks on tap this week, traders must assess the US dollar. Here are some outcomes that could surface in the dollar and gold....   READ MORE 

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Short-term rally in Apple stock could be start of bigger move

Apple's Strongest 2-Day ROC Since April: Breakout or Bull Trap?

Apple (AAPL) jumps on tariff relief headlines. See the ROC thrust, 200-day moving average test, gap levels at $213/$203, and targets to $237-$250....   READ MORE