About a year ago, a veteran Wall Street analyst made a bold call. Not just that the market would struggle in 2026…
but when the turning point could happen. Marc Chaikin pointed to mid-March 2026 as the window where stocks could peak before a meaningful correction. Now we’re just days away from that date. 
At the same time, we’re seeing unusual volatility… rising oil prices… weakening job numbers… and cracks forming beneath the surface of the market. Even some of the biggest tech names investors rely on are already sliding. Is this prediction starting to play out in real time? In this interview, he explains why the second year of the presidential cycle often triggers market turbulence—and the 3 steps investors can take right now to protect their portfolios. Watch the video here. It’s a calm, data-driven perspective on what could be coming next. You may want to see it. Bridget Bennett
MarketBeat P.S. If you want to see how Marc Chaikin identifies which stocks look strong and which ones investors may want to avoid, you can check out his Power Gauge system by clicking here.
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