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Market Outlook

Market Outlook

By: Derek Taylor (DT)
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Market Outlook is a weekly podcast created by Derek Taylor ("dtoptions" on YouTube). This podcast discusses the market's performance last week as well as looking ahead to next week's opportunities, including potential options trades to take.

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  • A Volatile Week In Stocks And Commodities - Market Outlook (Ep. 16)

    A Volatile Week In Stocks And Commodities - Market Outlook (Ep. 16)
    Jan 18 2026

    The stock market experienced a volatile week characterized by a mix of record-highs early in the week, a subsequent retreat, and a focus on the start of fourth-quarter earnings season. We also had some geopolitical tensions as well as some policy-related volatility. While the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted slight weekly losses, small-cap stocks showed considerable strength.
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    32 mins
  • New Market Highs Kick Off The Year - Market Outlook (Ep. 15)

    New Market Highs Kick Off The Year - Market Outlook (Ep. 15)
    Jan 11 2026

    The stock market rallied to record highs this week, with the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Russell 2000 leading the way higher more so than the Nasdaq, meaning this rally was driven by broad participation and not just the big tech stocks. We also saw positive sentiment from a weaker-than-expected jobs report suggesting potential Fed rate cuts, and all of this comes ahead of the new earnings season kicking off this week with the big banks set to report.
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    27 mins
  • The Markets Limp Into 2026 - Market Outlook (Ep. 14)

    The Markets Limp Into 2026 - Market Outlook (Ep. 14)
    Jan 4 2026

    The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow all posted losses as 2025 wound down, partly due to profit-taking and a bit of weakness in the tech names. Overall, 2025 was a strong year for the market, with the S&P finishing the year up 16%, the Nasdaq up 20%, and Dow up 13%. Gold and silver rallied near the year’s end, with precious metals hitting highs before pulling back.
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    28 mins
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