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In today’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from theuptrend.com reviews Thursday morning’s trading environment. Stock index futures were mixed, while commodities and cryptocurrencies were trending lower. Key economic data included U.S. jobless claims and energy inventories. Apple and Alphabet both posted strong gains, with Alphabet jumping nearly 10%, pushing the Magnificent Seven ETF back onto a buy signal. However, Stephen cautions that these moves come at the top of the “panic zones,” making them high-risk opportunities heading into September.

Beyond tech, Canadian resource sectors led the TSX to new highs, with gold and silver miners showing exceptional strength, and copper maintaining its uptrend. U.S. and Canadian financials diverged, semiconductors remained under pressure, and energy stocks weakened on both sides of the border. Stephen also highlighted the VIX, noting it is approaching a critical point, with potential for a breakout that could shift market sentiment. He concluded with caution, reminding investors that timing and trend-following are essential to navigate current volatility.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday, September 4, 2025

In Wednesday morning’s stock market update, Stephen Whiteside from theuptrend.com highlights positive momentum in the pre-market with Nasdaq futures trading higher, largely driven by Apple and Google. Gold continues to push to new highs, silver approaches its next target, and mining stocks across the board are seeing gains. Crude oil shows a minor pullback, while natural gas remains on a buy signal but awaits stronger confirmation from professional traders.

The presentation also reviews sector performance and key ETFs, including the TSX, Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. While some indices remain on buy signals, others are showing weakness, with stocks like Nike and Kraft Heinz struggling. Despite short-term volatility in the VIX and energy, the overall tone suggests strength in tech and precious metals leading the market midweek.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

In Tuesday’s stock market update, Stephen Whiteside from theuptrend.com reviews the latest market trends and signals following the long weekend. He highlights early weakness in stock index futures, particularly in the tech sector, while noting that September often proves to be a difficult month for investors. The discussion covers the VIX’s positioning, with options traders showing caution, as well as key sell signals emerging in major tech names like NVIDIA, Meta, and Microsoft.

Whiteside also analyzes moves across commodities and sectors, including strength in gold, silver, and energy, along with notable trading levels in Bitcoin and copper. He reviews performance in both U.S. and Canadian most active stocks, identifying key support and resistance points. The overall outlook suggests potential selling pressure ahead, despite areas of strength in commodities and energy stocks.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

In Friday morning’s update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviewed the market ahead of a three-day weekend. Stock index futures were trading lower, with Dell dragging markets and inflation numbers pending. NVIDIA remained the focus, holding above key support despite options traders anticipating more volatility. Canadian banks were mixed, with CIBC hitting new highs while TD Bank reversed sharply. The VIX remained calm, but a breakout above resistance could signal a market shift.

Elsewhere, Bitcoin slipped while Ethereum stayed on a buy signal, with critical support levels in play. Marijuana ETFs once again demonstrated high volatility compared to broader markets. Several U.S. and Canadian most-active stocks were highlighted, including Tesla, Intel, TD Bank, and Canopy Growth, with key breakout and resistance levels noted. Overall, the session was expected to be quiet after inflation data, with many traders stepping aside before the long weekend.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, August 29, 2025

In Thursday morning’s update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviewed pre-market activity, noting mixed index futures and upcoming economic data releases like GDP and jobless claims. He highlighted the market’s bullish bias heading into month-end and a long weekend, while focusing on NVIDIA’s earnings and key price levels that could trigger a sell signal. Canadian banks posted strong earnings with the exception of National Bank, while U.S. banks also showed strength.

The update also covered Bitcoin, which remains on a sell signal despite a longer-term uptrend, along with related crypto stocks showing mixed results. Commodities were reviewed with crude oil and silver still on buy signals, while natural gas showed renewed strength. The presentation closed with a reminder of key economic data at 8:30 and the importance of timing the market.

Stephen Whiteside

Thursday, August 28, 2025

In Wednesday’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside highlighted a quiet trading environment ahead of NVIDIA’s highly anticipated earnings release. With month-end and a long weekend approaching, the market carries a natural bullish bias, though not guaranteed. Key movements included renewed strength in the cannabis sector, led by Tillray, while the VIX remains near a potential turning point. On the Canadian side, the TSX-60 saw bank stocks outperform, with the Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal leading gains, while Canadian Natural Resources lagged.

In U.S. markets, modest gains were recorded, with Boeing and GE Aero Space back on buy signals, while Salesforce, UnitedHealth, and Intel showed weakness. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both remain range-bound, with notable winners such as AppLovin and GE Verova, and losers including Dr. Pepper and Target. Investors remain cautious, with most waiting for NVIDIA’s earnings to guide the next market move.

Stephen Whiteside

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

In Tuesday morning’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from *TheUpTrend.com* reviewed pre-market conditions with stock index futures slightly lower, crude oil reversing gains, and gold edging higher. He highlighted upcoming consumer confidence numbers and the key event of the week: NVIDIA earnings on Wednesday. Monday’s trading was largely an inside day, with cannabis stocks leading, and major indices showing little change. The VIX for the S\&P 500 remains supportive of higher prices, while the Nasdaq continues on a sell signal.

Stephen also analyzed the Magnificent Seven stocks, noting mixed signals across Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Broader market insights included reversals in Bitcoin and Ethereum, gold and silver strength, and pressure in commodities like crude oil and natural gas. He closed by warning of rising U.S. bankruptcies, economic weakness in real estate and travel, and Walmart’s decline as a reflection of real economic stress. The market remains quiet as traders await NVIDIA’s results mid-week.

Stephen Whiteside

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

In Monday’s pre-market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviews the sharp market reversal from Friday. Traders had positioned for weakness ahead of the Fed chair’s speech, with tech stocks, semiconductors, and Bitcoin under pressure, while the U.S. dollar gained. However, Friday brought a dramatic shift: the U.S. dollar fell, gold and Bitcoin surged, the VIX rolled over, and equities jumped, pushing the Dow and TSX to new all-time highs. Transport, banking, energy, and small-cap stocks led the rally, though Stephen cautions against rushing into trades at the start of the week.

The report also highlights key movers, including Canadian Natural Resources, Barrick, Royal Bank, and Suncor in Canada, plus Opendoor, NIO, NVIDIA, Intel, Tesla, and Walmart in the U.S. While several stocks flashed new buy signals, Stephen notes the importance of waiting for confirmation rather than chasing Friday’s enthusiasm. He remains short-term bullish as long as the VIX stays below 16.43, emphasizing patience and disciplined timing as the market digests recent volatility.

Stephen Whiteside

Monday, August 25, 2025

In this weekend’s edition of *Protect Your Portfolio*, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviewed recent market activity for both U.S. and Canadian investors. While midweek volatility impacted sectors such as technology, semiconductors, and Bitcoin, long-term investors saw no significant trend changes. The biggest reversal came Friday following comments from the Fed chairman, sparking strength in gold, semiconductors, and equities while pushing the VIX lower.

Whiteside highlighted sector moves including banks, transports, real estate, and small caps rallying sharply on Friday. U.S. and Canadian ETFs hit new highs in multiple sectors, including energy, financials, and gold stocks, with technology rebounding at week’s end. Despite short-term volatility, he advised long-term investors to stay patient as the market heads into a potentially volatile period later this year, possibly extending into November or December.

Stephen Whiteside

Sunday, August 24, 2025

In today’s market update, Stephen Whiteside from TheUpTrend.com reviews the latest weekly charts heading into the weekend. After a challenging evening of website updates, he notes that stock index futures are trading higher in the pre-market, with investor attention focused on the Fed chairman’s speech. Inflation remains a key concern, limiting the likelihood of an interest rate cut in September. While the VIX is back on a daily buy signal, the broader stock market is under short-term pressure.

Whiteside highlights mixed signals across asset classes: U.S. dollar steady, crude oil up, and gold under pressure, while gold and silver miners continue to make new highs. Technology and semiconductor stocks are leading declines, though energy stocks and certain commodities are seeing renewed strength. Cryptocurrencies remain volatile, with Bitcoin under pressure and Ethereum stable. Despite fluctuations, copper miners benefit from long-term hedging strategies. He closes by reaffirming the importance of stock market timing and invites viewers to visit TheUpTrend.com for guidance.

Stephen Whiteside

Friday, August 22, 2025