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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

In Tuesday morning’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reports that U.S. stock index futures are mixed, commodities and Bitcoin are trading lower, and no major economic data is expected due to the U.S. government closure. Crude oil remains weak, holding support near $56.25, while natural gas is back on a buy signal. Gold made a new intraday high but is giving back gains. Monday’s trading brought several short-term buy signals for the S&P 500 and the Vanguard Total Market ETF, though overall market direction remains range-bound. The VIX declined but stayed on a buy signal, while Bitcoin and related stocks like Hive faced renewed selling pressure.

In the U.S. most actives, Apple and Tesla helped lift the market, with Apple nearing its next target of $265.63. Other notable movers included Ford and Cleveland Cliffs, both gaining strength, while Plug Power and Reggetti sit on the edge of new sell signals. Canadian market leaders showed little change, with continued weakness in energy stocks like Suncor and Whitecap, and telecom giant TELUS remaining under pressure. Whiteside closes by reminding viewers to follow the trend and visit TheUpTrend.com for more insights on market timing.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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.

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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