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The final trading day of the month brings a typically bullish tone, though earnings remain the main market driver. Stephen Whiteside reviews weekly charts showing mixed performance across sectors: gold and crypto under pressure, semiconductors leading gains, and the broader market slightly negative. He notes Meta’s recent breakdown, Apple and Amazon’s post-earnings momentum, and a generally hesitant volatility index (VIX) suggesting cautious optimism in equities.

In the commodities space, crude oil holds steady, gold remains on a short-term sell signal, and Bitcoin struggles to recover recent losses. Whiteside emphasizes the importance of monitoring key support and resistance levels during earnings season and concludes with light-hearted remarks about the Blue Jays and Halloween festivities. His reminder: in stock trading, timing and trend-following are essential to success.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, October 31, 2025

This morning’s market update from Stephen Whiteside at TheUpTrend.com highlights a mixed pre-market session with stock index futures steady while crude oil, Bitcoin, and gold trade lower. Following a relatively calm Fed day, earnings remain in focus — with Alphabet trading higher and Meta sharply lower in early trading. Whiteside reviews market strength across major indices, noting that good stocks continue trending higher, while underperforming names like Procter & Gamble, Visa, and Constellation Software show weakness below the FlyPaper channel.

The analysis emphasizes following strong stocks in uptrends while avoiding those diverging from market momentum. Whiteside also reviews the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 — celebrating winners like Caterpillar and Teradyne while cautioning about steep declines in FI and Verisk. With the VIX still subdued, he reminds traders to lock in profits as indexes hit targets and to stay focused on trend direction. The session closes with a reminder that timing and trend remain essential for success in the stock market.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday, October 30, 2025

This morning’s market update from Stephen Whiteside of *TheUpTrend.com* covers a strong pre-market setup, with stock index futures and commodities trading higher ahead of a major earnings day. Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are reporting results, and combined with today’s Federal Reserve announcement, traders should expect increased volatility this afternoon. Recent market strength could turn into a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event as investors react to the Fed’s comments and corporate earnings.

Whiteside also reviews key commodities and indicators: gold and platinum are rebounding off support, while silver shows a possible head-and-shoulders pattern with downside potential near $40. The VIX remains on a sell signal, suggesting continued short-term strength in equities. He closes by reminding viewers that timing and trend-following remain essential tools for successful market trading and invites them to visit *TheUpTrend.com* for more insights.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Tuesday morning update from Stephen Whiteside at TheUpTrend.com highlights modest gains in U.S. stock index futures and a focus on upcoming economic data and the Fed’s announcement on Wednesday. Gold continues to weaken, breaking below the $4,000 level, with the next downside target at $3,906.25. Gold stocks fell sharply in both the U.S. and Canada, while the VIX moved lower, supporting a positive tone for equities.

Across North American markets, major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reached new highs, supported by strength in semiconductors and large-cap technology stocks. Financial and energy sectors saw modest gains, while Canadian markets were held back by weakness in gold. The Magnificent Seven stocks, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, all posted strong gains. Whiteside concludes by noting pre-market data showing Dow futures up 200 points and gold and crude oil lower, likely pressuring Canadian stocks on Tuesday.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Monday morning stock market update from Stephen Whiteside of theuptrend.com covers mixed pre-market conditions with tech stocks leading gains while gold drops sharply. Whiteside highlights the absence of major early data but notes key events later in the week, including the Fed announcement and several major earnings reports. He discusses gold’s ongoing sell signal, crude oil’s resistance near $62.50, and how the VIX remains elevated despite the market’s bullish tone driven by big-cap tech stocks.

The report reviews strong performances in Canadian tech—particularly Shopify—plus renewed buy signals for broker-dealers like Goldman Sachs and Robinhood. Whiteside also breaks down movements in the TSX’s most active stocks, including Cenovus, Royal Bank, and Barrick, as well as U.S. most actives such as Beyond Meat, Ford, and NVIDIA. He concludes by forecasting early buying pressure in North American markets but cautions that gold’s decline could weigh on Canadian equities.

Stephen Whiteside

Monday, October 27, 2025

In this Friday morning market update, Stephen Whiteside from theuptrend.com reviews the latest pre-market activity and weekly trends. Stock index futures, crude oil, and Bitcoin are slightly higher, while gold is sharply lower ahead of key CPI data. He notes that the U.S. market remains range-bound, with several indexes testing previous highs. The VIX is easing but hasn’t triggered a weekly sell signal, suggesting short-term optimism. Crude oil’s rebound has lifted energy stocks, offsetting weakness in gold-related sectors.

Whiteside also highlights individual stock performance within the Magnificent Seven group, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla, noting several recent buy signals and inside trading days. Shopify continues to strengthen, reaching new closing highs. He closes by emphasizing cautious optimism ahead of the CPI numbers and invites viewers to stay tuned for future market insights through theuptrend.com.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, October 24, 2025

This morning’s update from *TheUpTrend.com* highlights a mixed pre-market environment. Tesla is down sharply, while gold, crude oil, and Bitcoin are showing notable strength. Major indexes — from the Vanguard Total Market ETF to the TSX — remain trapped within recent trading ranges. Stephen Whiteside emphasizes the markets’ indecision and the need for a breakout before any clear trend emerges. In the crypto sector, Bitcoin is holding key psychological support near $100,000, while major crypto stocks such as Bitfarm, Hut 8, and Galaxy have slipped back onto sell signals.

In commodities, crude oil and gasoline are climbing higher, boosting energy stocks like Imperial Oil and Halliburton. Gold and gold miners are rebounding from intraday lows, led by Kinross and Newmont Mining. Whiteside closes with a cautionary note about record-high margin debt and historically overbought conditions that could foreshadow a market correction. Despite warning signals, short-term momentum remains mixed, with likely selling in New York and buying in Toronto as commodities lift Canadian markets.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday, October 23, 2025

This morning’s market update highlights a quiet start in the U.S. futures market ahead of major earnings reports, including Tesla. Gold and Bitcoin are trading lower, with gold testing critical support near the $4,000 level. Gold and silver stocks were the weakest performers on Tuesday, dragging down the TSX and TSX 60 indexes. Key mining names such as Newmont, Barrick, and Kinross posted sharp declines, reflecting the broader weakness in the precious metals sector.

In U.S. markets, the major index ETFs — including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 — remain range-bound, unable to break out to new highs. The VIX pulled back modestly, indicating low volatility. While the semiconductor and Magnificent Seven ETFs show resilience, they’ve yet to achieve new highs. The overall outlook points to continued weakness in gold and silver, and potential follow-through to the TSX, while U.S. markets remain stable but indecisive.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, October 22, 2025