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Stephen Whiteside’s May 22, 2026 market outlook focused on a relatively quiet trading session for the major indexes while highlighting significant volatility beneath the surface. Oil and gasoline experienced sharp pullbacks after making new highs earlier in the week, while gold remained mostly unchanged and silver showed modest strength. Canadian markets continued to outperform the U.S., supported by strong gains in bank stocks and renewed buy signals in the technology and telecom sectors. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ and semiconductor stocks held near highs despite subdued overall market momentum.

The presentation also emphasized the importance of trend-following and stock selection using the FlyPaper Channel strategy. Stocks trading above the channel were identified as market leaders with stronger upside potential, while stocks below the channel reflected weak institutional interest. Whiteside reviewed several actively traded names including Walmart, IBM, NVIDIA, Apple, BlackBerry, and Ford, pointing out key resistance levels, buy and sell signals, and emerging technical patterns. The video concluded with a reminder that disciplined market timing and trend analysis remain essential in navigating current market conditions.

Stephen Whiteside
Friday, May 22, 2026

Stephen Whiteside’s Thursday morning market outlook highlighted a mixed pre-market environment as stock index futures traded below fair value while commodities fluctuated ahead of U.S. jobless claims data. Crude oil recovered above $100 after an earlier decline, gold weakened further, and NVIDIA-related momentum faded as fresh economic news took center stage. Whiteside also noted a reversal in the bond market, with bonds rising and yields falling, which helped support Wednesday’s stock market rally.

The video focused heavily on technical analysis across Canadian and U.S. markets, emphasizing that several major indexes remain on buy signals while some sectors appear overextended and high risk. Financials and bank stocks continued making new highs, while energy and gold stocks showed signs of weakness. Whiteside cautioned traders against aggressively chasing new positions at current levels and stressed the importance of monitoring channel breakouts, support levels, and volatility signals before expecting a significant change in market direction.

Stephen Whiteside
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Stephen Whiteside’s market outlook for May 20, 2026 focused on a cautiously bullish pre-market environment as stock index futures recovered some of Tuesday’s losses ahead of NVIDIA’s highly anticipated earnings report. Energy stocks continued to support the Canadian market while weakness in mining and silver stocks created mixed sector performance. The VIX remained subdued, signaling no major rise in market fear, while crude oil stayed above $100 and precious metals traded with limited movement.

The video also highlighted growing concerns in the bond market, where rising yields and falling bond prices continue to pressure long-term trends without yet triggering a broader stock market breakdown. Whiteside reviewed key psychological resistance levels including gold above $5,000, Dow 50,000, and the S&P 500 near 7,500, noting that markets remain technically resilient despite recent pullbacks. Semiconductor stocks were mixed heading into NVIDIA earnings, with Texas Instruments showing relative strength while several major chip stocks remained on sell signals.

Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Stephen Whiteside’s latest market outlook highlights growing signs of weakness across major U.S. indexes as early warning signals emerge on multiple Panic Zone charts. While the Canadian market remains relatively flat due to conflicting strength in energy stocks and weakness in mining shares, U.S. markets experienced intraday volatility with the NASDAQ leading declines. Whiteside notes that semiconductor stocks, including the SMH ETF, are showing increased downside pressure, raising concerns about a broader market pullback if support levels fail.

The video also focuses heavily on commodity and sector rotation trends. Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and mining stocks have all shifted back to sell signals, while crude oil and energy sectors continue to show relative strength. Major technology names including Tesla, Amazon, Meta, Applied Materials, ASML, Micron, and Seagate remain under pressure, with NVIDIA earnings positioned as a key market catalyst. Overall, the analysis suggests traders should prepare for heightened volatility and closely monitor support levels and volatility indexes for confirmation of a market top.

Stephen Whiteside
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Stephen Whiteside’s weekend market update highlights a stock market that continues to push higher despite growing signs of weakness underneath the surface. While the S&P 500 and NASDAQ remain near highs, leadership is concentrated heavily in semiconductors and AI-related stocks. Consumer staples strengthened during the week while retail, tech, and gold stocks weakened, reflecting a more defensive market tone. Whiteside notes that although there were no major trend changes, several sectors are showing early warning signs as volatility begins to rise again.

The broader focus of the presentation centers on mounting economic and financial risks in the U.S. Whiteside points to rising credit delinquencies, weakening banks, increasing bankruptcies, and growing global distrust of the U.S. financial system as warning signals investors should not ignore. He compares today’s environment to the period surrounding the 1929 crash, emphasizing that markets can decline much faster than they rise. His message encourages investors to remain mentally prepared for future sell signals while acknowledging that no major breakdown has occurred yet.

Stephen Whiteside
Sunday, May 17, 2026

This morning’s market outlook highlights a potential lower open as money rotates into crude oil while gold drops sharply in the pre-market. Weekly charts show U.S. markets continuing to make higher highs, led by semiconductors rather than the NASDAQ, while Canadian markets remain relatively quiet. Key levels are being tested, including the Dow near 50,000 and the S&P 500 around 7,500, both now pulling back in the pre-market after recent strength.

Sector leadership and stock performance were mixed. Brookfield-related stocks led gains in Canada, while Canadian Tire and Manulife showed weakness. In the U.S., Cisco and Nvidia were major winners, with Nvidia pushing toward new upside price targets. The NASDAQ continues a strong run, though some semiconductors show signs of potential sell signals. The outlook points to selling pressure at the open and a shortened Canadian trading week ahead.

Stephen Whiteside
Friday, May 15, 2026

The video provides a calm pre-market outlook with mixed futures and the NASDAQ leading early gains. Commodities are quiet, with crude oil flat and gold higher. The previous session highlighted a strong move in copper miners while semiconductors lagged, reinforcing a broader theme of market divergence. The Dow remains near potential double-top territory, and although the broader trend still signals bullish momentum, a possible sell signal could emerge if conditions weaken.

The update reviews sector and stock-specific activity, noting strength in energy, copper, and select TSX names, while chip stocks experienced selling pressure before partial recovery. Key price levels and targets are highlighted across active Canadian and U.S. stocks, emphasizing trend-following and risk awareness. The video concludes with a reminder to follow the trend and engage with the channel for continued market timing insights.

Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The outlook centers on inflation reports and surging crude oil prices, which are pressuring markets despite recent gains. Silver miners led the previous session, while Canadian technology stocks lagged. Volatility indicators are climbing, suggesting increased uncertainty, and the equal-weighted NASDAQ shows hesitation near resistance despite new highs in the NASDAQ 100.

The most important takeaway is the growing divergence beneath the surface. Only a slim majority of S&P 500 stocks remain above long-term moving averages, indicating many stocks are already in bearish trends even as major indices stay elevated. Energy markets are strengthening, and upcoming inflation data could shift sentiment, leaving the near-term market outlook uncertain.

Stephen Whiteside
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Rising Volatility Signals a Possible Tech Pullback

The video opens with a quiet Monday pre-market, with mixed index futures and crude oil trading above $95 after nearly touching $100 overnight. Oil remains a key tipping point for equities, while gold is down and natural gas is higher. Semiconductors were last week’s strongest sector, while energy stocks lagged despite rising commodity prices. The VIX remains near a potential buy signal for the NASDAQ, suggesting traders may be preparing for a tech pullback.

Major indices remain range-bound with limited momentum. Canadian markets sit mid-range, prompting caution before new trades. U.S. markets show modest gains, with the NASDAQ leading and $750 emerging as a major upside target for both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100. Commodities and metals show indecision with several “inside days,” while select stocks such as NVIDIA and Intel approach key resistance levels. The video concludes by emphasizing market patience and the importance of trend-following.

Stephen Whiteside

Monday, May 11, 2026