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Stephen Whiteside reviews Wednesday’s pre-market action, noting quiet stock index futures while commodities rise, led by gold trading back above $5,000. Bitcoin and Ethereum are lower, with bear ETFs hitting upside targets. Economic data including JOLTS numbers and crude oil inventories could shift market direction. Meanwhile, the VIX continues trending higher, signaling a growing disconnect between options traders and equity markets.

In Canada, metals and energy helped the TSX recover after last week’s sharp decline, though significant resistance remains overhead. In the U.S., the S&P 500 failed at 7,000 and volatility increased, with heavy selling in software, cloud, digital payments, and cybersecurity stocks. Major movers included Nvidia, Salesforce, PayPal, and Thomson Reuters, while select banks and energy stocks showed strength. Whiteside emphasizes trend-following and disciplined stock market timing amid rising volatility.

Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

In this Tuesday morning market update, Stephen Whiteside reviews pre-market conditions with stock index futures trading above fair value, led by the Nasdaq. Key economic data includes the upcoming JOLTS job openings report. The S&P 500 is testing the 7,000 level, with 7,031.25 as the next upside target. While transports, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and select cruise lines showed strength, cryptos, Robinhood, Disney, and several tech names struggled. The VIX remains on a buy signal, indicating continued caution among options traders.

In Canada, the TSX-60 and TSX Composite posted inside days, reflecting indecision, with strength in select banks and consumer names. Commodities showed mixed action, with crude oil and gold rising pre-market, while natural gas experienced a sharp decline after a potential double top. Bitcoin and Ethereum made lower lows, while bear ETFs moved higher. The presentation reinforces the importance of trend-following and disciplined stock market timing.

Stephen Whiteside
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Global markets enter Monday with elevated volatility after a turbulent end to the month. U.S. markets stabilized overnight following sharp losses, while Bitcoin, gold, energy, and Canadian equities all experienced significant selling. The S&P 500 remains near the 7,000 level with the VIX elevated, signaling ongoing investor nervousness as markets await either a breakout or breakdown from last week’s range.

Gold and silver have shifted to sell signals after a parabolic rise, Bitcoin bounced off key support near 75,000, and energy—especially natural gas—is under heavy pressure. Canadian markets are particularly vulnerable with metals and energy both declining. In the U.S., tech stocks are leading the weakness, while most small-cap and equal-weighted ETFs have already flipped to sell signals.

Stephen Whiteside
Monday, February 2, 2026

Markets are under pressure heading into the final trading day of January, with stock index futures, commodities, and cryptocurrencies all trading lower in the pre-market. Stephen reviews weekly performance across major asset classes, noting strength in semiconductors, energy stocks, gold, silver, and copper, while small caps and some financials lag. Despite recent highs near 7,000 on the S&P 500, the market is showing early warning signs as volatility rises and options traders remain cautious.

Technical levels are becoming critical across U.S. and Canadian markets. The S&P 500 is still on a buy signal but is testing key support near its 50-day moving average. Mega-cap tech shows mixed signals, with Meta surging on news while Microsoft and Tesla weaken. Energy and metals remain leadership areas, though profit-taking could emerge as Friday selling pressure builds. Overall, traders are urged to respect trends, monitor support levels, and prepare for potential volatility into month-end.

Stephen Whiteside
Friday, January 30, 2026

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