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 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 

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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