Editor's note: We're off to a volatile start for 2026... Geopolitical turmoil has rocked the markets. Oil prices are on a rollercoaster ride. And market fear is high.

Editor's note: We're off to a volatile start for 2026... Geopolitical turmoil has rocked the markets. Oil prices are on a rollercoaster ride. And market fear is high. But during times like these, it's critical to keep a level head – and remember the investing basics rather than panic and start making emotional decisions. To that point, we're sharing an important message today from our Chief Market Strategist Pete Carmasino. It previously published in the July 9, 2025 edition of the Chaikin PowerFeed. And Pete's message on keeping the market dangers in perspective is especially important right now... An Investing Lesson From a Tough Game to Master By Pete Carmasino, chief market strategist, Chaikin Analytics Everyone knows Michael Jordan... Jordan is one of the greatest athletes in history. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during the 1990s. He won the league's Most Valuable Player award five times in 15 seasons. In every season except one, Jordan made the NBA All-Star team. He finished first in scoring 10 times. And he earned a spot on the NBA All-Defensive First Team nine times. If you want more proof of Jordan's sports-legend status, consider this tidbit... The Miami Heat retired his No. 23 jersey in 2003. But he never even played for the team. Heck, Jordan's stats would've likely been better if he didn't take a career detour... After winning his third title in 1993, Jordan retired from the NBA. Then, the following spring, he decided to try baseball. Jordan signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He took part in spring training in Florida. And he joined the team's Double-A affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama. But Jordan couldn't find much success with his new sport... In 127 games for the Birmingham Barons, Jordan only batted .202. He struck out a team-leading 114 times and made 11 errors as the Barons finished last in their division. The next spring, Jordan returned to basketball. He went on to win his final three NBA titles from 1996 to 1998. Due to his struggles, you might think Jordan would consider baseball the toughest sport. But in a September 2021 interview, he called another one "the hardest game to play"... Recommended Links: 'Prepare for a Bear Market of Epic Proportions' He accurately predicted the 2020 COVID-19 crash and the brutal 2022 bear market weeks before they struck. Today, legendary analyst Marc Chaikin is sounding the alarm again, saying the next bear market could be much worse for Main Street investors than anyone is prepared for. See how to protect yourself immediately. Code Red: A Massive 'War Shortage' Is Coming... With China now backing Iran, the war could soon spill over into a much more dangerous conflict... and ONE group of stocks could be at the heart of the story. We asked the legend who has made millions of dollars from these kinds of stocks to give you his No. 1 buy. Get the full story here. To Build Real Skills, You Have to Stay With the Game Jordan was referring to golf. As he explained to NBA player Steph Curry...   [In basketball,] I can always respond to an opponent – a defensive guy, offensive guy, whatever.   But in golf, it's like playing in a mirror. You're battling yourself consistently to try to get perfection – every swing, every putt. When someone plays golf for the first time, they're likely in for a long day... Their shots will veer into the trees, land in bunkers, or splash into nearby water hazards. They'll spend most of the time far away from the fairway. Golf is a grind for beginners. As Jordan said, golfers face a constant battle with themselves. But like almost anything in life... It gets easier over time. As time rolls on, folks who stay with the game build real skills... They master a clean chip to escape a bunker. They figure out how to punch a ball free from under a canopy of trees. Getting out of all kinds of jams on the course becomes easier. Eventually, the hazards that once loomed large are just another part of the game. The more times a golfer hits the course, the sharper they become. Every round is another chance to perfect their swing and focus. That leads us to another valuable lesson from golf... Knowing When to Take Risks Versus When to Play It Safe The hardest shots don't always yield the biggest rewards. You'll often hear golfers use the phrase "play smart." Taking too much risk on every hard shot isn't the way to play great golf. Just imagine standing over a 200-yard approach shot with water guarding the pin. You can play it safe and "lay up" with a pitching wedge. Or you can swing hard for the flag. The best golfers know when to take risks. And they know when to play it safe. Folks, the first few months of this year have been uncertain. A lot of investors have found themselves in the proverbial "bunker." But investing, like golf, is a long game. Sometimes you need to slow down and play smart. But after a rough patch, don't forget to take advantage of the easy opportunities. The market downturns are just another part of the investing "game." Of course, no one knows what will happen in the next "round"... The markets could calm down soon. Or we could see an extended period of weakness. And if the worst happens, you'll want to be prepared. That's why on Wednesday, March 25, I'm joining our founder Marc Chaikin on camera for a special event... It all has to do with a looming "window" in the markets. As we'll discuss, the most dangerous period for stocks in recent memory will begin soon. However, we'll explain how it will also open up an extraordinary moneymaking opportunity for folks who understand what's coming – and how to prepare. This special event is free to attend. Just reserve your spot and get more details right here. Good investing, Pete Carmasino Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +0.13% 6 18 6 S&P 500 +0.26% 85 282 132 Nasdaq +0.49% 18 50 32 Small Caps +0.45% 362 1110 409 Bonds +0.28% Energy +1.05% 15 7 0 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks remain somewhat Bearish. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Energy +5.23% Utilities +1.22% Information Technology -0.16% Real Estate -0.47% Materials -0.72% Financial -1.0% Consumer Discretionary -1.1% Consumer Staples -1.19% Communication -1.71% Industrials -2.07% Health Care -2.29% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Mining Services 7 24 4 Over the past 6 months, the Mining subsector (XME) has outperformed the S&P 500 by +24.47%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #8 of 21 subsectors. Top Stocks AA Alcoa Corporation AMR Alpha Metallurgical BTU Peabody Energy Corpo *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers WDC +9.64% DAL +6.56% GPN +6.42% STX +5.59% APO +5.26% Losers TTD -7.42% LLY -5.94% CPAY -3.96% INTC -3.72% COR -3.23% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises LULU lululemon athletica inc. Q0 $5.01 Beat by $0.23 DOCU DocuSign, Inc. Q4 $1.01 Beat by $0.06 HQY HealthEquity, Inc. Q4 $0.95 Beat by $0.05 *  *  *  * 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. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized financial advice. © 2026 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. All rights reserved. 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