The 1-Minute Market Report October 26, 2025

Market Performance - The S&P 500 reached a new high last week, marking the 33rd high for the year [1] - The market is expected to finish strong in October, following a robust performance in a traditionally weak month [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has 28 years of experience as a professional trader, analyst, and portfolio manager, previously managing the equity trading desk at Northern Trust Co. in Chicago [1] - The analyst is now a private investor and founder of a nonprofit investor advocacy firm, with an average annual return of 17.2% since January 2009 [1]