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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The Sneaky Bull Market Nobody’s Talking About: Commodities

Commodities are making a bullish run in a seasonally weak period. Keep an eye on this potentially leggy asset class and find out how you can take advantage of the commodity run....   READ MORE 

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Retail Stocks to Watch as Consumer Sentiment Collapses: Walmart, Target, and Home Depot

Key Q3 retail earnings reports are set to begin rolling in this week. Here's a look at charts of the consumer-related stocks that will give you a hint at how it will all shake out....   READ MORE 

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Market Pullback or Pause? Inside the November Dip and What Comes Next for Stocks

Intermarket relationships between stocks, bonds, the US dollar, and commodities are unsettled at the moment. What happens next? Here are the charts investors should be watching for clues....   READ MORE 

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Retail Lags, Restaurants Sink: A Technical Check on the U.S. Consumer Story

November's focus will be on consumer-related company earnings, such as retail and restaurants. These will shed light on consumer confidence, an important data point as we head into the holiday season. Here's a technical deep dive into the health of the U.S. consumer....   READ MORE 

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Jensen > Jay: NVIDIA Takes the Spotlight from the Fed and Mag 7 Earnings

NVIDIA shares reached a record $5 trillion in market cap. Here's a deep dive into the stock's price action and what could keep it in the driver's seat....   READ MORE 

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Year-End Rally Watch: How Sector Rotation Is Fueling the Bull Case

It's a market-moving week with the FOMC meeting, mega-cap earnings, and global trade headlines taking place. These tools will help you keep track of sector rotation, yield trends, and the next potential leg of the rally....   READ MORE 

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Can the Dow Reach 50,000? Breaking Down the Market’s Latest Rally

Blue-chip stocks have performed well as Q3 earnings kick into high gear. Learn how the absolute and relative strength of the Dow Jones Industrial Average can offer clues about market direction....   READ MORE 

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Late-October Volatility Playbook: What the VIX, KRE, MAGS, and Gold Are Telling Us

October tends to be a volatile month in the stock market. Here's a look at what the charts of VIX, KRE, Mag 7, and gold are indicating. ...   READ MORE 

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From Trash to Treasure: Micro-Caps Lead the Market’s Risk-On Rebound

Micro-cap returns have outperformed those of the S&P 500 since the April low. Discover how you can capitalize on the micro-cap success if they continue their upward trajectory....   READ MORE 

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The Market’s Middle Child Problem: Mid-Caps Flash a Warning

Mid-cap stocks have lagged the market of late, market breadth is weakening, and quality stocks may be out of favor. Here are the macro factors that could provide a boost to mid-cap stocks....   READ MORE 

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How to Trade the Q3 Earnings Wave: Delta, Pepsi, and the Banks

Earnings season is here with Delta Air Lines and PepsiCo on deck. Next week, the focus will be on big banks, which set the stage for the rest of the season....   READ MORE 

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Foreign Fireworks: Global Politics Ignite Moves in Gold, Bitcoin, and the Dollar

Japan's Nikkei surges and France faces fresh turmoil, shaking global rates as U.S. stocks hit records. Here's what it means for the dollar, gold, and bitcoin....   READ MORE 

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It’s All Relative: What the RRG View Tells Us About Q4

Soft jobs data raises Fed cut odds as stocks enter Q4 strong. Discover which sectors lead on RRG, Health Care's rebound, and Energy's outlook....   READ MORE 

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Intermarket Crosscurrents: What Quarter-End Trends Signal for Q4

Intermarket Crosscurrents: What Quarter-End Trends Signal for Q4

Stocks rally as Q3 ends, yields creep higher, metals shine, and the dollar moves sideways. Explore key trends in equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies....   READ 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