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SPX Rebounds on Geopolitical Relief as Volatility Collapses+ My Weekly Income Strategy

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 Index rose 3.6% this week, marking its strongest gain since November. This move snapped a five-week losing streak and pushed the index back above its 200-day moving average. The rally was largely driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a U.S.–Iran ceasefire, whic...

Apr 13, 2026

SPX at a Crossroads: What Happens Next Depends on This

Hey Traders, Markets saw continued volatility this past week, with the S&P 500 (SPX) attempting to stabilize after its recent selloff. Week over week, SPX saw modest movement with sharp intraday swings, as investors reacted to a mix of geopolitical headlines, inflation concerns, and shifting expe...

Apr 07, 2026

Markets Break Down — Is a Reversal Coming This Week?

Hey Traders, The stock market just wrapped up a highly volatile week ending March 27, 2026, marking the fifth consecutive weekly decline. The S&P 500 (SPX) fell 2.1%, closing at 6,368.85, and now sits roughly 8.7% below its January highs. The primary driver continues to be escalating geopolitical...

Mar 30, 2026

SPX Near 6500 — Breakdown or Bounce? Here’s My Plan

Hey Traders, For the week ending March 20, 2026, the S&P 500 (SPX) dropped roughly 1.51% on Friday, closing at 6,506.48, marking its fourth consecutive weekly loss. The index is now down about 2% for the week and nearly 7% from its all-time high of 7,002. This weakness was driven by a combination...

Mar 23, 2026

S&P Slides, VIX Near 30 — 5 Stocks I’m Watching to Buy the Dip

Hey Traders, Markets moved lower during the week of March 2–6, 2026, as rising geopolitical tensions and weak economic data weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 (SPX) fell roughly 2% for the week, closing near 6,740 and marking its second straight weekly decline. Investor nerves wer...

Mar 09, 2026

Markets Turn Fearful: SPX Slips, Oil Jumps, and Why 12% Cash Matters Now

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed at 6,878.88 on February 27, falling roughly 0.5%–0.8% for the week and about 0.9% for the month, capping a volatile February with a second straight down session. The weakness was driven in part by post-earnings selling in Nvidia, as investors questioned the durability of ...

Mar 01, 2026

SPX Rebounds 1.1%, Tariff Ruling, Big Earnings Ahead + Free Trade Idea

Hey Traders, U.S. stocks moved higher for the week ending 2/20, with the S&P 500 gaining roughly 1.1% to close near 6,909, snapping its prior losing streak. The rebound was largely fueled by strong Q4 earnings, with about 75% of companies beating on the bottom line, helping restore confidence aft...

Feb 22, 2026

Big Week Ahead: SPX Support \Test, Fed Minutes, Inflation Data

Hey Traders, The stock market experienced a broad-based decline for the trading week ending February 13, 2026, driven largely by growing concerns around the disruptive impact and stretched valuations tied to the AI trade. The week started strong, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a h...

Feb 15, 2026

Market Pullback, Rising VIX, and Stocks I’m Looking to Buy

Hey Traders, I wanted to share a quick market update and how I’m thinking about the current pullback. We’re seeing volatility pick back up, with the VIX now around 21. If this trend continues into next week, we could see the VIX push closer to 30. Just for some perspective, last time VIX was over...

Feb 05, 2026

SPX Volatility, Hot Inflation, Big Earnings Ahead + Free Trade Idea

Hey Traders, Last week was a reminder that even flat markets can be extremely volatile beneath the surface. The S&P 500 (SPX) experienced intense price swings during the week ending Jan 30, 2026, briefly touching a record high near 7,002 before pulling back to finish at 6,939.While the index ende...

Feb 01, 2026

Markets Take a Breather, Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs + A Free Earnings Play

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) wrapped up the week ending January 16 marginally lower, taking a well-earned pause after an extremely strong run. We saw SPX slip from 6,966 to 6,940, signaling more of a consolidation than any real sign of weakness. VIX ended the week at 15.86. Last week’s price a...

Jan 18, 2026

Markets at All-Time Highs, Big Data Ahead + A Free Trade Idea

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading right near all-time highs at 6966.28, and momentum continues to stay strong. With bullish sentiment in control at the moment, we could possibly see SPX push toward the 7,000 level this week. While price action has been impressive, this is also the point w...

Jan 11, 2026

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