The 1-Minute Market Report, January 31, 2026

Market Performance - The market started strong on Monday and reached an all-time high on Tuesday, but gave back some gains throughout the week, ultimately ending in positive territory [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 [1]. - The analyst is now a private investor and the 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].