In the pre-market on Tuesday, stock index futures were flat, with mixed commodities as gold prices rose and crude oil dipped slightly. On Monday, the VIX decreased, signaling a potential sell signal if it closes below 12.72. The past week's market weakness was mainly in the semiconductor sector and the "magnificent seven," while the broader market remained resilient. The Dow experienced an inside day, and the S&P 500 traded bullishly, closing above Friday's high despite being on a sell signal. Similarly, other indices like the Vanguard Total World ETF, Q's, and Equal Weighted NASDAQ 100 showed bullish signs by closing above Friday’s high. Money continued to flow into the Russell 2000, supporting small and micro caps. Key stocks in the Magnificent Eight, like Apple, held steady with potential buy signals if specific price points are met. Earnings reports are influencing stocks like Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Shopify, with Tesla reporting soon. Crude oil and gasoline hit new lows, while natural gas showed potential buy signals. Gold (GLD) was on a sell signal but trading higher in the pre-market. Canadian market highlights included significant gains in Marijuana stocks and Sleep Country, while mining stocks and Air Canada struggled. The TSX and TSX 60 showed overall gains, with specific sectors like Energy, Gold stocks, Financials, and Infotech holding steady. Top active stocks included TC Energy, Enbridge, TD Bank, Suncor, and Royal Bank, all maintaining their trends. https://theuptrend.com/morning-market-outlook-07232024/