The "Oracle of Omaha" is the world's most famous investor... I'm talking about the legendary Warren Buffett, of course.

If You Invest With Your Emotions, You'll Tank Your Portfolio By Marc Chaikin, founder, Chaikin Analytics The "Oracle of Omaha" is the world's most famous investor... I'm talking about the legendary Warren Buffett, of course. At the beginning of May, Buffett announced he would be retiring from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). During Berkshire's annual meeting, Buffett said he would step down at the end of this year. Now, we've talked about what happened to Berkshire's stock after that announcement... It dropped as much as 15% in the months following. Of course, the S&P 500 Index was in "growth mode" at that time. It was staging an incredible recovery from its April lows. So Berkshire's relative strength versus the index collapsed. Berkshire's fall also caused the Power Gauge to rate the stock as "bearish" for the first time in nearly five years. And even worse, our system hasn't given Berkshire a "bullish" rating since May. Take a look... Sure, everyone knew Buffett would eventually step down as the head of Berkshire. But the announcement itself still came as a shock. And as I said back in June, investors are still asking – what is Berkshire Hathaway without Warren Buffett? Buffett isn't just a famous investor... He's a beloved one. And Berkshire's stock has similar sentiment. To be clear, I'm not saying Berkshire is doomed. But unfortunately, many investors allow themselves to get emotionally attached to the stocks they hold. Folks, following your emotions is not a smart way to invest... Stocks that you know and love can crash harder than you ever expected. And no one wants to lose money because they simply couldn't let go of an investment. Looking ahead to next year, I'm foreseeing big changes for the market... In short, there's a 65% chance that we'll see a bear market in 2026. And there's a good chance that stocks you're holding right now might not fare well in this shifting environment. But we don't have to lie down and take the losses, folks. We can protect ourselves... Recommended Links: 'I'm Issuing My First Bear Market Warning Since 2022' He accurately predicted the 2020 COVID-19 crash and the brutal 2022 bear market weeks before they struck. Today, legendary analyst Marc Chaikin is raising the red flag again, saying there is a 65% chance that 2026 will usher in the next great bear market... with an average market drop of 20%. He will show you ALL the historical evidence, along with how to pinpoint the date to GET OUT of the markets before the worst days arrive. Get the full details here. The New Gold Trade Dominating Wall Street Wall Street has been making headlines lately for piling into gold. They've dubbed it the "debasement trade"... And according to Dr. David "Doc" Eifrig, the gold bull run is just getting started. He says you should move your money to his No. 1 gold stock immediately (not a miner or ETF, but it has 1,000% upside potential). As a former Goldman Sachs vice president, Doc has traded profitably through just about every stock market situation you can imagine, including Black Monday. That's why his latest gold alert deserves your attention. Learn more here. Good Tools Make Informed Investments Easier Than Ever Of course, here at Chaikin Analytics, we have the Power Gauge at our side. It's built from my decades of experience on Wall Street. And it's the centerpiece of everything we do at this firm. Sure, stocks go up and down daily. It's the name of the game. But it's difficult for the average investor to figure out if a stock's decline is temporary and if it will bounce back shortly... or if the stock has room to fall further and they should run for the exits. It's even harder to make that decision when emotions cloud your judgment, folks. If you follow the Power Gauge, you know the importance of having powerhouse tools in your corner. That's why, on Tuesday, December 16, I'm stepping in front of the camera to make a critical announcement. Like I hinted at yesterday, I'll be talking about an important tool... And to help share the details on it, joining me is a special guest who has essentially dedicated his career to timing big shifts in the overall market. We've never teamed up like this before. And we're doing it to share a brand-new, never-before-seen tool to help you prepare for 2026 specifically. Folks, there's a good chance that we have a bear market in store for us next year... As investors, it's critical to prepare accordingly. We don't want to let our emotions take hold... and lead us to ride a beloved stock down during a brutal, volatile sell-off. That's why it's so critical to know what to sell in the short term. And what we should be holding through that volatility. I urge everyone to tune in to this big event on Tuesday. It's free to attend. But you need to register in advance... Get more details and reserve your spot for this critical message right here. Good investing, Marc Chaikin Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +1.03% 9 13 8 S&P 500 +0.66% 130 221 147 Nasdaq +0.41% 26 46 28 Small Caps +1.36% 675 908 319 Bonds +0.39% Materials +1.96% 4 8 14 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks are more Bullish than Large Cap stocks. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Information Technology +2.57% Communication +1.69% Industrials +1.2% Financial +0.63% Energy +0.59% Consumer Discretionary +0.18% Materials -0.56% Consumer Staples -0.77% Real Estate -1.19% Health Care -1.9% Utilities -2.44% *  *  *  * Industry Focus NYSE Technology Services 16 16 3 Over the past 6 months, the NYSE Technology subsector (XNTK) has outperformed the S&P 500 by +13.33%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Very Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #8 of 21 subsectors. Top Stocks ASML ASML Holding N.V. AMAT Applied Materials, I AMD Advanced Micro Devic *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers GEV +15.62% WDC +7.32% LKQ +7.21% DOW +6.4% EMN +6.13% Losers UBER -5.51% DASH -4.21% NFLX -4.14% HCA -4.05% TMUS -2.99% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises ORCL Oracle Corporation Q2 $2.26 Beat by $0.62 ADBE Adobe Inc. Q4 $5.50 Beat by $0.10 SNPS Synopsys, Inc. Q4 $2.90 Beat by $0.02 *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at STEVENMAGALLANES520.NIMS@BLOGGER.COM. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. 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