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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Mag 7 Malaise: What Big Tech’s Slide Means for the S&P 500

Where do the Mag 7 stocks go from here? These charts suggest further downside before the group finds its footing. However, seasonal trends show that a bullish period may be getting close. ...   READ MORE 

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Loved to Unloved: Why the Financials Sector is the S&P 500 Bellwether Right Now

The Financials sector is lagging in 2026, but a trend reversal may be near. Analyze the key support levels and stock charts to watch before the start of the next earnings season....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500's Next Move: Tumbling Toward a Technical Correction or a Bounce?

With equities and other asset classes falling hard and bond yields rising, traders and investors are looking for a bottom to get back in. Mike Zaccardi analyzes the S&P 500 as well as gold and oil to uncover the signals of a market bottom....   READ MORE 

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Are Investors Too Bearish? What Sentiment Signals Say About Stocks Now

Investor pessimism is spiking. Discover what the critical sentiment signals say now and bookmark these charts to catch the moment the market reverses toward optimism....   READ MORE 

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Utilities, Staples, and Health Care: Are Defensive Sectors Signaling Market Trouble?

Defensive sectors such as Utilities, Staples, and Health Care are strengthening. Here's how you can monitor sector strength and position your portfolio appropriately....   READ MORE 

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Jensen Has the Ball: Will NVIDIA GTC AI Be a Market Buzzer-Beater?

Investors and traders should keep an eye on the trends developing in the tech stocks. NVIDIA's annual GTC AI conference could be the catalyst that moves the sector....   READ MORE 

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$4 Gasoline Ahead? What RBOB Futures and Oil Charts Signal About Pain at the Pump

Oil prices have surged and hit close to $120 per barrel. While gasoline futures indicate a $4 national average, technical signals suggest gasoline prices may be close to a short-term peak....   READ MORE 

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Is Distribution Hitting the S&P 500? What Traders Should Watch Now

As large-cap stocks dip to multi-month lows, some shifts are taking place that investors shouldn't ignore. Two indicators to watch are SPY distribution risk and the U.S. dollar's consolidation. Watch these charts closely....   READ MORE 

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Oil Soars After Iran Strikes: Are More Gains to Come in Energy?

Geopolitical tensions resulted in a surge in oil prices. Here's a technical look at the charts and potential target prices....   READ MORE 

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March Volatility Ahead? Watching Yields, the Dollar, and the S&P 500

The 10-Year Treasury yield is close to a key support level, the S&P 500 is showing signs of weakening momentum, and the US dollar could see some upside movement. Add these charts to your StockCharts ChartLists as we enter a volatile period....   READ MORE 

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Tariff Relief Rally? Why Retail Charts Tell a Mixed Story

Retail stocks rose after the recent tariff ruling, but the charts give a mixed story. Here's a look at four retail stocks with support, resistance, and congestion zones....   READ MORE 

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VIX Near 20: Is the Stock Market Entering the Danger Zone?

VIX Near 20: Is the Stock Market Entering the Danger Zone?

With several event catalysts now within the 30-day VIX window, it's time to ask: Does the market have a volatility problem? Mike Zaccardi breaks down the charts and assesses the danger....   READ MORE 

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Trillion-Dollar Walmart Hits New Highs Ahead of Earnings: What It Means for the Market

Trillion-Dollar Walmart Hits New Highs Ahead of Earnings: What It Means for the Market

With Walmart's Q4 earnings on the horizon, Mike Zaccardi breaks down what makes WMT so critical this season and what's at stake for this year's leading sectors....   READ MORE 

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Emerging Markets Are Crushing the S&P 500: Is the Rally Just Beginning?

Emerging market ETFs like IEMG are outperforming the S&P 500. See what technical analysis and seasonality reveal about what's next....   READ MORE 

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Dow at 50,000, Tech Pauses: Inside the Market’s Breadth Rotation

Market breadth is driving stocks as macro data returns. SCTR, BPI, and moving averages reveal where leadership is forming....   READ MORE 

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The Claude Crash: How AI Triggered a Historic Selloff in Software Stocks

With technology stocks, especially software, under selling pressures, is it time to write off these large-cap stocks? Mike Zaccardi talks what's working and what isn't....   READ MORE 

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Crypto’s Groundhog Day: Why Bitcoin Keeps Selling Off Despite a Risk-On World

Cryptocurrencies continue to slide, and the charts suggest a further drop is possible. Could we see a double bottom or a drop to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level?...   READ MORE 

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The Dollar Yo-Yo: What a Weak USD and Currency Wars Mean for Investors

As the U.S. dollar weakens, price action, not macro narratives, reveals shifting leadership across sectors and global markets....   READ MORE 

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What Soaring Precious Metals Say About Inflation — And What They Don’t

Gold and silver are soaring, but inflation isn't where many expect. These charts reveal what's really driving prices in early 2026....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation: Is "Sell America 2.0" Just Another Leadership Shift?

Rising interest rates and weakening tech are reshaping stock market leadership. Learn how market rotation works and what "Sell America 2.0" means for investors. ...   READ MORE 

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The Final Diversification Frontier in Focus as Macro Jitters Front & Center

Microcaps, small-caps, commodities, and cyclicals are showing leadership, with Real Estate emerging as a strong sector performer. Here's an analysis of the shifts that are taking place in the stock market....   READ MORE 

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Commodities Moving the Chains in Early 2026

Point & Figure charts are showing a breakout in broad commodities with a price target that suggests commodities have room to run. Here's a deep dive into the technical chart patterns that could support the run in commodities....   READ MORE 

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Markets Look Past DC Drama as Bank Earnings and Charts Take Center Stage

Earnings season kicks off this week with big banks reporting. Follow the price action and market-based indicators in these charts to get clear clues rather than media headlines....   READ MORE 

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Broadening, Broadening Everywhere in Early 2026: Record-High Mid-Caps

A shift is taking place in the stock market that investors shouldn't ignore. As leadership rotates beyond mega-cap stocks, mid-caps are breaking to record highs. What does this early-year price action indicate? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Maduro’s Fall, Energy’s Rise: Oil & XLE Are Back in Focus, Key Price Levels to Watch

Energy stocks are off to a good start, and after recent geopolitical headlines, you may want to consider this long-time underperforming sector. A break above key technical resistance levels will determine if energy stocks have staying power....   READ MORE 

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5 Charts That Will Define Markets in 2026

What's on tap for 2026? Here's a deep dive into the five charts that matter most as this bull market matures....   READ MORE 

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From Silver Frenzy to Sector Trends: What Markets Are Really Saying

Technology and AI have been the star performers since the middle of April 2025, but a new group, comprising gold, silver, platinum, copper, and palladium, may emerge in 2026. Here's a deep dive into sector performance with a focus on the leaders and laggards....   READ MORE 

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Peace on Earth, Stability in Bonds? Watch These 3 Charts for Fixed Income in 2026

What does next year have in store for the bond market? Treasury yields, the yen, and credit spreads are expected to shape fixed-income returns in 2026. Which charts should you be watching? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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A Year of Market Fear — and Resilience: Breaking Down the VIX in 2025

Revisit the major volatility catalysts of 2025 to gain insight into what new ones could be in store next year....   READ MORE 

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Calm Markets, Crude Chaos: Why Oil Is the Odd One Out This Holiday Season

While equities have remained relatively calm during this holiday season, oil prices have been under pressure. Even as energy stocks are performing better than crude, the overall trend remains bearish....   READ MORE 

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If Value Is Really Back, These Two Stocks Will Tell Us First

Value stocks are showing signs of strength, but it will take strength from sectors such as Energy and Financials to push this asset group higher. Learn about which charts could provide clues on the value vs. growth trade. ...   READ MORE 

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2026 Outlook: Will Rising Interest Rates Break the Bull?

With equities resilient and the 10-year yield holding below 4.5%, we could see stocks lift into year-end. What could change this? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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AI’s Reality Check: Oracle and Broadcom Earnings Take Center Stage

Oracle and Broadcom report earnings this week. Investors' reaction to the stocks will indicate whether software or semiconductors are leading the AI arms race....   READ MORE 

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The Year-End Macro Marathon: Why Every Data Point Matters & Where to Look

The StockCharts Sample Gallery contains charts of economic data, such as unemployment rate, inflation, and mortgage rates. Calm bond and mortgage markets could offer a potential tailwind as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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The Santa Setup: What December Intermarket Price Action Might Look Like

Historical stock market patterns point to strength heading into Christmas. Keep an eye on the US dollar, Treasury yields, retail stocks, and volatility as we close out the year....   READ MORE 

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The Gold Gobble: A Cornucopia of Bullish Year-End Catalysts on the Table

Is gold getting ready for a year-end rally? Seasonal patterns, macro tailwinds, and historical price action suggest that we could see the precious metal close out the year on a strong rally....   READ MORE 

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Will the Dow Transports Give Traders Something to Be Thankful For?

The Dow Transports has been a laggard, moving sideways since May 2021. However, lately, there have been some signs that this industry group may be perking up. Watch these technical setups as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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Consumer Watch: A Costco Breakdown Could Be the Market’s Biggest Warning Yet

Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples are lagging the most in sector performance. Costco's chart could send an early warning signal in consumer sentiment....   READ MORE 

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Megaphone Pattern + Death Cross: Bitcoin’s Technicals Flash a Warning

Cryptocurrencies have been under pressure, and two key chart developments indicate further downside. Here's what you need to watch as the year-end approaches....   READ 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