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In Thursday’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside reviews quiet index futures alongside heavy volatility in the Magnificent Seven stocks. Following the Fed meeting, both the stock market and U.S. dollar stabilized, while gold and silver continued to push to new highs. The S&P 500 briefly touched 7,000 before pulling back, with higher mathematical targets still in play if that level can be reclaimed.

Semiconductors led the market higher, posting strong gains across multiple names, while commodities outperformed and financials lagged. Small caps, microcaps, and equal-weighted indexes showed signs of weakness, raising the possibility of near-term sell signals. Overall, commodities remain strong, tech is volatile, and market timing remains critical.

Stephen Whiteside
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Tech stocks are leading markets higher ahead of today’s Federal Reserve announcement, with the S&P 500 up while the Dow lags due to a sharp selloff in health insurance stocks like UnitedHealth and Humana. Gold continues to surge, Bitcoin remains neutral, and the U.S. dollar is weakening against major currencies, benefiting currency traders and commodities.

Energy and metals are showing strength, with oil, gold, silver, and miners mostly on buy signals, while volatility remains elevated as the VIX fails to confirm the market’s recent rally. The Magnificent Seven stocks are largely bullish, though NVIDIA and Tesla are struggling, and Shopify is showing concerning weakness below November lows. Expect increased volatility after the Fed announcement at 2:00 PM.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

In Tuesday’s market update, Stephen Whiteside reviews heightened pre-market volatility driven by UnitedHealth weakness, while tech stocks remain strong ahead of major earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. He discusses global efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and dollar assets, highlighting risks tied to currency movements, the Japanese yen carry trade, and potential impacts on U.S. equities.

Stephen also examines sector and stock-specific trends across U.S. and Canadian markets, including precious metals strength, rising market volatility, and mixed signals in autos and tech. While major indexes remain near resistance levels, he cautions that current buy signals carry higher risk, emphasizing disciplined stock market timing amid uncertain global conditions.

Stephen Whiteside
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Markets opened quietly on a snowy Monday morning, with stock index futures stabilizing after weekend weakness while commodities continued to surge. Gold and silver hit historic highs, energy prices climbed, and natural gas strength offered support to Canadian markets. Investors are watching key events this week, including a Federal Reserve meeting, major tech earnings, and a potential U.S. government shutdown, all of which could increase volatility.

Equity markets showed signs of recovery, with possible new buy signals forming in major U.S. indexes, while financial stocks remained a drag. Strength continued in gold, energy, and select micro- and small-cap stocks, while Bitcoin and Ethereum traded slightly lower. Overall, the outlook suggested a cautious but constructive start to the week amid weather disruptions and global uncertainty.

Stephen Whiteside

Monday, January 26, 2026

Stephen Whiteside opens Friday’s market update noting late start, unusual fatigue, and concern over an incoming severe winter storm, urging viewers to prepare for power outages and extreme cold. He then reviews pre-market conditions, highlighting a stock pullback following a recent rally, continued sell signals across major indexes, and strong moves in natural gas and precious metals as investors rotate toward hard assets.

He breaks down weekly index performance, noting strength in small- and mid-caps, new highs in semiconductors, gold stocks, and energy, while cryptocurrencies lag. The video closes with select buy signals in global ETFs, currency movements favoring the Canadian and Australian dollars, and a reminder of upcoming member content and the importance of timing in market trends.

Stephen Whiteside
Friday, January 23, 2026

00:00 Introduction and pre-market overview
00:06 Futures, commodities, and Bitcoin snapshot
00:18 Market reaction to recent speeches and volatility
00:53 S&P 500, Nasdaq, and small-cap market reversal
01:05 Canadian market update and TSX signals
01:34 VIX seasonality and volatility outlook
01:46 Magnificent Seven overview
02:01 Apple technical levels and downside targets
02:35 Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft trends
03:47 NVIDIA and Tesla technical setup
04:05 Broadcom and Shopify weakness
04:24 Commodities overview: oil, gas, metals
05:06 Market outlook and closing thoughts
05:24 Like, subscribe, and final message

Volatility increased as the VIX moved higher, signaling growing market fear. Bonds sold off as yields rose, currencies shifted with a weaker U.S. dollar, and commodities—particularly gold, silver, and natural gas—continued to attract capital.

Equity markets broadly rolled over into sell signals, led by weakness in major U.S. indices, technology stocks, and financials, while small caps, microcaps, and commodity-related stocks held up better. Gold and silver stocks posted strong gains, while semiconductors pulled back toward key support. Rising bond yields and political pressure on the Federal Reserve remain key risks for markets going forward.

Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The video opens with a brief market overview following a U.S. holiday, noting thin Canadian trading, modest TSX gains, and strength in gold and energy. U.S. futures weaken sharply, led by big-cap tech, as the VIX rises—signaling increasing volatility. Commodities show mixed but notable moves, with gold and silver higher, crude modestly up, and natural gas surging sharply.

The discussion broadens to geopolitical risk, electronic warfare, global debt, and the bond market’s outsized influence. The speaker warns that aggressive selling of U.S. Treasuries or disruptions to global shipping could rapidly damage the economy. The video closes with VIX seasonality turning bearish for longer-term investors and a reminder of the importance of timing and trend-following.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

In today’s snow-day market update, Stephen Whiteside opens with a brief personal and weather note before outlining why there will be no Friday video due to physiotherapy. He then reviews pre-market conditions, noting modest Dow weakness while the Nasdaq rebounds from prior losses. Canadian ETFs show little movement, while U.S. indices remain near key price targets, with the Nasdaq still lagging other major markets.

Stephen covers sector and asset performance, highlighting mixed signals in financials, a short-term pop in the VIX, and continued strength in Bitcoin and related ETFs. Energy and mining stocks led the Canadian market, while Shopify weighed on Infotech. Gold, silver, and copper posted gains, though pullbacks are expected. He closes with a reminder about market timing, trend awareness, and upcoming video scheduling.

Stephen Whiteside
Thursday, January 15, 2026

In Wednesday’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside notes broad weakness in stock index futures while Bitcoin, gold, and crude oil trade higher, potentially supporting Canadian markets. Bitcoin remains on a buy signal, with crypto ETFs and major crypto stocks leading gains, while the VIX moves onto a buy signal—raising near-term caution for equities if volatility breaks higher.

He reviews the “Magnificent Seven” and key stocks, highlighting resistance from open gaps, mixed signals, and downside targets for several leaders, while Alphabet shows strength. Broadcom and Shopify return to buy signals. The video closes with strong commodity momentum—energy and metals leading—and expectations for modest selling at the open.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, January 14, 2026