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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Industrial plant: Industrials falling behind

The S&P 500 Is Rallying. So Why Are Industrials Falling Behind?

The Industrials sector has been lagging, with stocks like Caterpillar in a bearish trend. October and November are seasonally strong months for Industrials. Does that mean we could see a snap-back rally in the sector? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The Dow 30 Ranked: The 2026 Leaders, Losers and Surprise Movers

The Dow 30 Ranked: The 2026 Leaders, Losers and Surprise Movers

The Dow remains near record highs, but weak September seasonality could test the blue-chip rally. Mike Zaccardi examines how the leaderboard has been upended and what it means....   READ MORE 

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Bond Bears Have the Upper Hand. Will Jackson Hole Change the Trade?

Bond Bears Have the Upper Hand. Will Jackson Hole Change the Trade?

Wit the Jackson Hole symposium looming, Mike Zaccardi analyzes the state of the market amid fiscal drama and examines where the next potential catalyst might be found....   READ MORE 

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Semiconductor chip: NVIDIA earnings preview

NVIDIA Earnings Preview: Bulls See a Path to New All-Time Highs

NVIDIA reports earnings on August 26 and, looking at the charts, the technicals are leaning bullish. However, weakness in semiconductors could be a headwind. Will NVDA reach its $239 record-high target? Save these charts and monitor them closely on earnings day....   READ MORE 

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Retail Earnings Week: Will Walmart and the Consumer Power the S&P 500 to More Record Highs?

Reports from big-box stores and discounters will provide clues about consumer spending for the rest of the year. Know which charts and macro fundamentals you should be watching now....   READ MORE 

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Bank buildings with charts above them: Financials sector keeps surging

Financials Keep Surging: Why XLF’s 11-Week Winning Streak Has Further to Run

The Financials sector has been up for 11 straight weeks. Will autumn volatility reverse the trend? Find out in this in-depth analysis of the sector....   READ MORE 

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Gold Just Broke Out. Is the Debasement Trade Back?

Gold has broken through downtrend resistance and posted its best weekly gain since January. Will it break through near-term resistance between $4500 and $4600?...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breaks Out as Mega-Cap Tech Roars Back: Here’s What to Watch Now

The S&P 500 is breaking out to new highs, global stocks are reaching new highs, and sector rotation is healthy. What should investors be watching next? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The August Test: Can the Bull Market Survive Seasonal Volatility?

August and September tend to be seasonally weak months; keep an eye on charts showing mixed technical signals. Risk management should be front and center for the next few months....   READ MORE 

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Caution ahead sign: growth vs value flashed major warning signal

Growth vs. Value Just Flashed a Major Warning Signal

Growth stocks may be out of favor, but now might not be time to give up on them. Here's one key price point in the chart of IWF that could determine whether or not growth stocks regain their leadership....   READ MORE 

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SpaceX Stock Is Down 50%. Time to Buy? Here's What the Chart Says

SpaceX's stock price has fallen about 50% from its peak. Has the selloff run its course? Here's a look at the charts and the levels to watch....   READ MORE 

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Warning Signs for Mega-Caps? This ETF Chart Deserves Your Attention

With mega-cap tech earnings on deck and a Fed meeting in July, there are some technical warning signs emerging. Here's one chart all investors should be monitoring closely....   READ MORE 

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China Stocks Are Beating AI Chip Stocks. Here’s Why It Matters

As semiconductor stocks are retreating, China ETFs are displaying strengthening relative strength. Could it be an opportunity to diversify your portfolio during the second half of the year? ...   READ MORE 

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Desk with charts, magnifying glass: how to spot stock market next losers

Beyond IBM: How to Spot the Market’s Next Major Technical Breakdown

Earnings season can show early signs of weakness emerging beneath the stock market's surface. Here's how you can identify which equities, sectors, and ETFs have deteriorating momentum....   READ MORE 

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Chart with one arrow rising higher: stocks with momentum earnings season

Q2 Earnings Volatility Is Coming, and These Stocks Have Momentum

Volatility is relatively low as we approach earnings season, but expect volatility surges in individual stocks ahead of earnings. Mike Zaccardi presents the stocks he's keeping an eye on. ...   READ MORE 

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Federal Reserve Bank: Rising Treasury Yields

Why Rising Treasury Yields Could Be the Biggest Risk to Stocks Right Now

Interest rates are rising, which could be a headwind for equity gains. Mike Zaccardi explains why investors should keep an eye on a particular chart as yields continue rising....   READ MORE 

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Bank building: Financial Stocks Rally

Beyond the Big Banks: Where Financial Stocks are Finding Their Next Rally

The Financials sector has been gaining strength ahead of the big bank earnings. Here's a deep dive into charts of financial ETFs and stocks so you can identify where the opportunities lie. ...   READ MORE 

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One Bond Market Chart Every Trader Should Watch in the Second Half

As we approach the next earnings season, investors should keep an eye on stocks and the bond market. High-yield and investment-grade bond spreads are creeping higher. Here's one chart to monitor as we head into the second half of 2026....   READ MORE 

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Four Big Questions Facing the Stock Market in the Second Half

What can investors expect in the second half of 2026? There are some new trends emerging ahead of a Presidential Election Cycle stretch. Keep an eye on Treasury yields, energy prices, and large-cap tech stocks....   READ MORE 

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Tech’s Former Leaders Are Cracking: What Comes Next for the Mag 7?

The Mag 7 stocks have been under pressure, and the charts of MAGS and QQQ are cracking. However, July is a seasonally strong month for tech stocks; Mike Zaccardi explains how you can position yourself....   READ MORE 

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The Dollar Breakout Is Here. What It Means for Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities

The US dollar broke through a resistance level after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Find out what this means for international stocks, homebuilders, and commodities....   READ MORE 

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Gold, Silver, and GDX: Are Precious Metals Ready for a Comeback?

With oil prices falling, are precious metals getting ready to rise? The charts of gold, silver, and gold miners indicate that it may be a while before the metals start shining again....   READ MORE 

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Oil rigs, price charts: Lower oil, lower Treasury rates: AI generated

Lower Oil, Lower Treasury Rates: What Charts Say About What the Fed Faces This Week

With a tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, we could see lower oil prices and interest rates. Which sectors could benefit? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The Summer of Small-Cap Value? This Market Corner is Heating Up

Small-cap value ETFs are starting to heat up as mega-cap and AI stocks stumble. Here's an in-depth analysis of this asset group and one small-cap value ETF investors should closely monitor....   READ MORE 

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Beyond AI: The Big Breakout Happening in Transportation Stocks

Transports have been steadily rallying since April 2025 and show potential for further upside. Monitor this industry group, especially over the next few months, as it could be a steadier performer than AI-related stocks....   READ MORE 

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Currencies swirling around stock market ticker: too much AI in emerging markets

Too Much AI in EM? Emerging Markets Investors Face a Key Decision

AI gains have influenced rallies in emerging market ETFs such as EEM and IEMG. Technical signals indicate that the upside in these ETFs may be ready for a pause. But this less volatile ETF could still have more upside....   READ MORE 

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The AI Rally Left Industrials Behind. Here’s Why That May Not Last

The AI Rally Left Industrials Behind. Here’s Why That May Not Last

Though industrials have lagged the S&P 500 this year, technicals suggest a trend reversal in the works. Mike Zaccardi explains why looking beyond AI trades may prove rewarding....   READ MORE 

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Woman on beach with laptop analyzing candlestick stock charts: Summer stock market setup

The Summer Market Setup Is Here. Oil, Bonds, and the Dollar Hold the Key

So far, 2026 has been shaped by geopolitical upheavals, stellar earnings, and mini booms and busts. As we enter the summer months, investors should monitor the broad action and watch intermarket relationships between bond yields, crypto, precious metals, and oil. ...   READ MORE 

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Space ETFs Are Soaring Ahead of the SpaceX IPO. Can the Rally Continue?

Ahead of SpaceX's anticipated IPO, several space-themed ETFs are seeing massive inflows, with NASA and UFO are displaying solid uptrends. Here's what you should be monitoring ahead of SPCX's debut. ...   READ MORE 

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Happy man and woman grocery shopping:Consumer Staples stocks outperforming

Consumer Staples is Outperforming Again. Is It a Warning Sign for Stocks?

The Consumer Staples sector is quietly staging a rally in Q2. Investors should monitor the trends in XLP:SPY and the charts of Walmart and Costco. ...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Shrugged Off Oil. Why They May Not Ignore Bonds

With Treasury yields rising, stocks getting wobbly, and commodities generally moving higher, now is a good time for investors to focus on intermarket analysis. These charts will help you get started....   READ MORE 

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Retail Stocks Are Crashing Relative to the S&P 500. Here’s Why It Matters

Retail Stocks Are Crashing Relative to the S&P 500. Here’s Why It Matters

Retail stocks are underperforming the S&P 500. Will this change when major retailers start reporting earnings next week? These charts will paint the full picture....   READ MORE 

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Market Breadth Fears Are Everywhere, But Data Tells a More Nuanced Story

Market Breadth Fears Are Everywhere, But Data Tells a More Nuanced Story

Is the S&P 500's 8.1% year-to-date gain entering the week on shaky footing? This analysis of the S&P 500's performance relative to other asset groups suggests that some sub-indexes and global equities are strengthening....   READ MORE 

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Newton's cradle with globes: global equities

The Next Leg Higher May Not Be in the U.S. Here’s Where to Look

European stocks are showing signs of improving technicals. A price gap, possible bull flag, rising 200-day moving average, and an RSI that's holding ground all point to potential bullish action....   READ MORE 

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Jobs Week Playbook: Reading the Market’s Inflation Signals

With inflationary pressures still in play, how should investors position their portfolios heading into mid-year? Keep an eye on this key market-based barometer and sector. ...   READ MORE 

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Gas Prices Keep Rising, But Do Consumer Stocks Tell a Different Story This Earnings Season?

Despite rising gas prices, earnings reports from Visa and Starbucks suggest the consumer is still resilient. Will the weakness in the Consumer Discretionary sector change the narrative? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Semiconductors Explode Higher: Is This the Peak of the Chip Stock Supercycle?

Semiconductors are at extreme overbought levels. However, there may be macro risks lurking beneath the surface. Mike Zaccardi explains what to know before you chase this industry group....   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Awakens: A Powerful Crypto Setup Takes Shape as Risk-On Reigns

Bitcoin has posted a 30% return from its February 6, 2026 cycle low. Here are key price levels to watch as we head into a seasonally strong period for the cryptocurrency....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Charge Higher: What to Watch After the V-Bottom

The S&P 500's 12.33% rise over 13 days is the best rally it has had since April 2020. Does the rally still have legs? Find out how price gaps, Fibonacci retracement levels, and earnings season could set up a potential near-term pause within the overall bullish trend....   READ MORE 

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V-Bottom Strikes Again: Stocks Soar as Quality Lags

Technology, AI, and consumer discretionary stocks are driving the stock market higher. How much higher can the market go? These charts and tools can help you identify cracks in the market's foundation....   READ MORE