The 1-Minute Market Report, January 18, 2026

Market Overview - The market started positively with a new all-time high on Monday but ended the week slightly in the red, indicating a lack of momentum after the initial surge [1]. Analyst Background - The analyst has 28 years of experience as a professional trader, analyst, and portfolio manager, previously running the equity trading desk at Northern Trust Co. in Chicago. Currently, the analyst is a private investor and founder of a nonprofit investor advocacy firm, with an average annual return of 17.2% since January 2009 [1]. Investment Strategy - The analyst publishes stock picks in a newsletter format, providing updates on market outlook and model portfolio to subscribers on a weekly basis [1].