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Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com provides a calm start to the trading week, noting a quiet Monday with stock index futures and commodities slightly higher. He reviews gold’s recent movement, which hit a new high followed by a bearish reversal, and highlights that the broader market remains in a consolidation phase. The Vanguard Total Market ETF continues to trade sideways, suggesting investors are waiting for a breakout above last week’s high or below last week’s low to signal the next major move.

Despite mild pre-market strength, both short- and long-term indicators remain bearish until the VIX closes below key thresholds. Whiteside also reviews cryptocurrency markets, noting Bitcoin’s recent lows and outlining sell signal levels for various crypto-related stocks such as Bitfarms, Coinbase, and Galaxy Digital. He concludes by reminding viewers to watch for potential signals later in the day and encourages them to like, comment, and subscribe for ongoing stock market timing insights.

Stephen Whiteside

Monday, October 20, 2025

In this Friday morning market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviews weekly and daily charts to assess market direction heading into the weekend. The VIX has risen sharply, signaling growing investor fear, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain within last week’s trading range. Semiconductors continue to lead the market higher, while financials—particularly regional banks—are under pressure. In Canada, the TSX is holding firm, supported by gold stocks and strong performance in mining, even as energy lags behind.

On the daily side, gold and silver continue to surge, while crude oil and natural gas extend their declines, weighing on the energy sector. Bitcoin has broken below key support levels, and volatility remains elevated. Whiteside reviews active stocks on both the TSX and U.S. markets, noting multiple sell signals and mixed trends. He closes by reminding viewers to stay alert as volatility increases and encourages members to check back Sunday evening for his next update.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, October 17, 2025

In Thursday’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reports that U.S. stock index futures, gold, and crude oil were trading higher in the pre-market, while Bitcoin was lower. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index and delayed crude oil inventories are key data points today. U.S. indices remain range-bound since last Friday, though the Canadian market and mining sectors—especially gold, silver, and uranium—have broken out to new highs. Small-cap and venture stocks in Canada also hit new highs, signaling broader market strength.

Despite positive momentum in some areas, the VIX remains elevated, showing that volatility hasn’t eased significantly. Commodities like copper are mixed, while gold and silver continue to climb. Energy remains weak, with natural gas and Canadian energy stocks under pressure. Among the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet and Broadcom are on buy signals, while others remain on sell signals. Whiteside concludes that Thursday’s open may bring more buying, but volatility is likely to persist.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday October 16, 2025

In Wednesday’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com discusses a positive turnaround in global markets, with stock index futures, gold, crude oil, and Bitcoin all trading higher. Financial earnings, particularly from Bank of America, are lifting market sentiment, while key stocks such as NVIDIA and Tesla show mild pre-market gains after recent weakness. The Dow was supported by Walmart’s AI-driven surge, and the TSX saw a major rebound, driven by strength in materials and gold mining stocks, while energy and communication services lagged.

Whiteside highlights notable sector and stock performances, including strong moves in uranium companies like Cameco, Energy Fuels, and Denison Mines, as well as renewed buy signals across major U.S. bank ETFs. He notes standout gainers such as BlackRock, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, along with active trading in Bitfarms on both U.S. and Canadian exchanges. The update concludes with a look at Bitcoin and crypto stocks, most of which remain resilient despite minor pullbacks. The overall tone points to renewed buying interest midweek, with investors eyeing potential breakouts and continued volatility.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

In Tuesday’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside from **TheUpTrend.com** reviews market conditions following Friday’s sell-off. Despite early strength Monday, the day ended as an inside day across major U.S. indices including the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. Tech stocks, particularly chipmakers like Broadcom, ON Semiconductor, and Micron, showed relative strength, while gold and silver continued to rise—potentially signaling underlying financial stress. Bitcoin remained flat, and volatility (VIX) stayed elevated, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.

Stephen advises caution, noting that any new buy signals should be ignored for now as market risk remains high in October. The Canadian market is expected to play catch-up after Monday’s U.S. trading, especially in energy and financials, both of which remain weak. With crude oil and natural gas under pressure and major financials like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs reporting earnings, traders should stay defensive and patient, as the broader trend still points lower.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Markets experienced widespread sell signals on Friday, confirming the long-anticipated expansion in volatility that traders had been expecting since late summer. The S&P 500 and other major U.S. indices erased recent gains, returning to levels last seen in mid-September. The VIX surged more than 30%, signaling a major shift from a bullish to a bearish long-term outlook. Stephen Whiteside compared the move to the prelude of the 1987 crash but emphasized that Friday’s drop was not nearly as severe.

In both U.S. and Canadian markets, sectors such as energy, financials, and banks moved back onto sell signals, while gold stocks and semiconductors showed relative strength. Canadian markets remain somewhat stronger, supported by metals and utilities. Whiteside advised traders to act on new sell signals and long-term investors to remain patient until more evidence confirms a true trend reversal.

Stephen Whiteside

Sunday, October 12, 2025

In today’s market update, Stephen Whiteside reviews the mixed performance of major indices heading into the weekend. While the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed modest declines, semiconductors and energy stocks gained, with gold reaching a new all-time high. Despite September’s reputation for volatility, the VIX has yet to break out significantly, though it sits on the edge of new daily buy signals. Several global and sector ETFs, including European markets, financials, and retail, have shifted to sell signals, while Bitcoin ETFs and related stocks also experienced renewed weakness.

Stephen also highlighted notable stock moves, such as Lithium America’s surge, Carmax’s sharp decline, and Blackberry’s breakout above resistance. On the TSX, gold and silver stocks tumbled, while Air Canada and Algoma Power continued their downtrends. Wrapping up, Stephen offered trade management tips, including short-covering strategies for American Airlines. He closed with a reminder about his weekend update for subscribers and reinforced the importance of stock market timing and following the trend.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, September 26, 2025

This morning’s market update highlights mixed signals across North American indices. Futures were slightly lower in the pre-market, led by weakness in the Nasdaq, while major economic numbers were expected later in the morning. In Canada, the TSX-60 ETF and several sectors including financials and telecoms are edging closer to potential sell signals, while gold stocks experienced some pressure.

In the U.S., key ETFs such as the S&P 500, Dow, and Russell 2000 dipped into their channels, signaling possible sell triggers. Several sectors, including broker dealers, home builders, real estate, health care, and materials, have already rolled over into sell signals, despite recent interest rate cuts. Pharmaceuticals remain stuck in a channel, struggling to confirm a buy signal. The overall tone remains cautious, with timing emphasized as critical to navigating the current environment.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday, September 25, 2025

In today’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside from theuptrend.com highlights a quiet open with gold slightly lower, crude oil pushing higher, and Bitcoin modestly up. He reviews the Fed Chairman’s recent comments that sparked volatility, along with upcoming reports on new home sales and energy inventories. Crude oil and energy stocks are in focus, with Halliburton, Torbelline, and Vermilion leading gains, while uranium stocks like Cameco and Energy Fuels also surged.

The TSX briefly touched 30,000 before reversing, though no strong follow-through to the downside has been confirmed. Whiteside reviews the VIX, ETFs, and the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, noting new sell signals in Amazon, Meta, and Shopify, while Tesla and Microsoft are close to breakdown levels. Despite Tuesday’s reversal, the lack of strong downside momentum is seen as bullish if it continues.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, September 24, 2025