Market Outlook
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.
Market Outlook
Latest Episodes
Unstoppable A.I. Versus Sticky Inflation - Market Outlook (Ep. 31)
The stock market this past week (Mon. May 11 – Fri. May 15, 2026) was dominated by a tug-of-war between the unstoppable AI rally and growing fears about inflation, oil prices, and higher interest rates. The stock market experienced a roll...
It's Starting To Look Like A Bubble - Market Outlook (Ep. 30)
This past week, U.S. stocks gained overall, with the S&P 500 rising 2.3% and the Nasdaq surging an astounding 5.5% on strong AI and tech momentum. Markets navigated volatile oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, while semiconduct...
The Fear Or Missing Out Drives This Market - Market Outlook (Ep. 29)
Last week--Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026--the stock market had a strong week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs, driven by stellar tech earnings--notably Apple and Google--and continued AI enthusiasm. The we...
Big Tech Leads The Market Higher - Market Outlook (Ep. 28)
Last week--Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 2026--the stock market reached record highs, driven by a blockbuster earnings report from Intel and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a volatile start to the week. The S&am...
A Market Rally For The Record Books - Market Outlook (Ep. 27)
The stock market surged during the week of April 13–17 with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. Markets rallied on hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, which intensified after Iran indicated it would reopen the St...