Originally released August 3, 2026 · 01:02:18
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In this week’s stock market outlook, Matt breaks down the technical battle facing the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, reviews the biggest winners and losers of earnings season, and grades Kevin Warsh’s performance as Federal Reserve Chair following the latest Fed meeting. The bulls reclaimed an important trend line, but the broader trend still needs confirmation. Matt identifies the resistance levels required for a legitimate breakout, the support zones traders must defend, and the signals coming from RSI and MACD heading into the new trading week. Earnings growth has been exceptional, but the market has not rewarded every company that beat expectations.
Matt reviews the best and worst reports of the season, separates true operating strength from headline distortions, and explains what the results mean for technology and the broader market. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady following a contentious meeting. Matt breaks down the decision, the dissents, Kevin Warsh’s communication strategy, and whether the new Fed Chair has earned a passing grade so far.
• The S&P 500 breakout test and key market levels • Earnings season growth, market reactions, and major surprises • The strongest and weakest earnings reports • The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision • Kevin Warsh’s first report card as Fed Chair • Precision Trader and the upcoming Master Trader series
In this episode
The S&P 500 and NASDAQ breakout tests
Earnings winners, losers, and the difference between results and price reaction
A review of the Fed decision and Kevin Warsh’s communication
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