Insider Tips - Weekly Stock Market Report - Week October 13, 2025
Insider Tips for October 13, 2025
Hey everyone — it’s Mark Yegge.
Last week ended with a bang — and not the good kind. After a strong run since April, the markets finally took a breather with a sharp selloff that reminded us how quickly things can change. Between renewed trade tensions, overextension, and a few warning signs on the charts, it looks like the market is ready to cool off for a bit.
I’ve been lightening up on positions over the past couple of weeks, and after Friday’s action, I’m glad I did. Let’s dive in π
π Market Overview
It was a very red day to close out the week. After flirting with four straight green days, the market reversed hard, forming a big bearish engulfing candle that wiped out several sessions of progress.
This candle wasn’t just ugly — it came on strong volume, with the VIX spiking into the 20s, signaling a surge in fear.
The market has been overextended for months, running from roughly 14,784 up to 22,800 — an exceptional move that doesn’t happen often. When markets get stretched like this, they tend to “blow off steam” quickly. As I often say:
“They go up the stairs... and come down the elevator.” πͺβ¬οΈ
π Technical Analysis
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The selloff engulfed multiple prior up-days, a strong short-term bearish signal.
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The price action touched the upper Bollinger Band before reversing sharply — suggesting we’re heading back toward the mean (and possibly to the lower band).
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Volume confirmed the move, showing that institutions were selling.
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Expect a possible dead cat bounce early in the week, followed by another test of Friday’s lows.
While this looks ugly in the short term, I still see the long-term trend as bullish. But let’s be clear — trees don’t grow to the sky, and we’re overdue for some healthy consolidation.
π Market Trends
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π₯ Momentum: Quickly fading; multiple green indicators flipped red in a single afternoon.
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π Breadth: Nearly every stock on my watchlist was red — broad-based selling across sectors.
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β οΈ Volatility: The VIX jumped sharply, moving from a calm base to a more anxious 20+ zone.
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π¬ Sentiment: Traders are jittery again, reacting to every headline or tweet related to tariffs and China.
This combination tells me we’re in for a sideways-to-down market until confidence rebuilds.
π‘ Stock Highlights
Let’s look at a few key names I’ve been watching:
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πΉ Nvidia (NVDA) – Was in a breakout zone but is now testing support. Needs to reclaim its prior highs to resume leadership.
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πΉ Palantir (PLTR) – I’ve warned about this one for weeks. It’s a late-stage base that’s rolling over — correction underway.
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πΉ Apple (AAPL) – Still one of the stronger charts, but in a corrective phase. Needs a push to get back toward the $260 breakout area.
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πΉ Amazon (AMZN) – Bounced off the bottom but is retesting it again. Not in a buy zone yet.
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πΉ AppLovin (APP) – Forming what I call the “dreaded H pattern,” a warning sign that could lead to tests of the 50-day or even 200-day moving average.
These names show how even strong stocks are struggling to gain traction in a weak market.
π§ Key Takeaways
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That big red candle matters. It’s a warning — respect it.
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Risk has shifted to the downside. Lighten up, protect profits, and avoid new high-risk entries.
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Short-term pain, long-term opportunity. The bull market isn’t broken — it’s just catching its breath.
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Be patient. Wait for stability and confirmation before jumping back in.
π Final Thoughts
Friday’s selloff was a reminder that markets don’t move in straight lines. After months of steady gains, we’re finally getting a reset — and that’s not a bad thing.
Corrections can be tough to sit through, but they’re also where the next great opportunities are born. For now, I’m staying cautious, managing risk, and waiting for the charts to show strength again.
Remember: Markets go up and markets go down — but disciplined investors thrive through both. πͺ
Current Market Condition:
The market ended the week deep in the red, with a sharp selloff that erased several days of gains and signaled a shift in momentum. A large bearish engulfing candle formed on strong volume, while the VIX spiked into the 20s, showing a surge in fear. Nearly every stock on my watchlist turned red, reflecting broad-based selling across sectors. This kind of move often happens after an extended run — the market climbs gradually and then drops quickly, as traders rush to lock in profits. While this doesn’t necessarily mark the end of the bull trend, it’s a clear warning that the market is overheated and due for a cooling-off period.
π§ Why Every Trader Needs a Plan (Especially When Markets Turn Red)
Hey everyone — it’s Mark Yegge π
Last week was a tough one. The market turned red fast, and when that happens, fear usually follows. We’ve all been there — watching the charts drop and feeling that urge to do something right now. But this is exactly where traders separate from investors, and professionals separate from amateurs.
π The difference? A trading plan.
When markets fall, emotions rise. Panic makes people sell good stocks at bad prices, or abandon strategies that were working perfectly fine. A trading plan removes that emotion. It gives you a roadmap — rules for when to enter, when to exit, how much to risk, and how to react when the market gets volatile.
Your plan is what keeps you from chasing every green candle or dumping everything on a red day. It’s what lets you trust the process instead of reacting to the noise.
Inside the Elite Course, we’ve already built this framework for you. You’ll find the Trading Plan Guide right in your Toolbox section — it’s one of the first resources in the course. If it’s been a while, go back to the beginning and revisit it. Rebuild or refine your plan so it fits you — your goals, your risk tolerance, and your time commitment.
Remember, your trading plan should cover:
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π― Your goals: Income vs. growth — what are you really trading for?
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βοΈ Risk management: How much will you risk per trade, and when will you cut losses?
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π Strategy & timing: What’s your plan in green markets vs. red ones?
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π Psychology: How will you handle fear and greed?
Last week’s pullback was a great reminder that markets can turn quickly. But with a solid plan, you’re never lost — you simply follow your rules and let discipline lead the way.
So, if the red market shook you a bit, take that as your cue:
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Revisit your trading plan in the Toolbox section of the Elite Course.
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Make sure it reflects your system and your current goals.
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Print it, post it, and live by it.
When you have a plan, volatility isn’t scary — it’s just part of the rhythm of the market.
Stay focused, stay disciplined, and as always… squeeze the juice! π
— Mark
Podcast Episode this Week:
In this episode, Mark Yegge sits down with Barry James Dyke, president of Castle Asset Management and author of The Pirates of Manhattan and The Retirement Ruse. They dive into the truth about retirement income, why America is struggling with financial security, and what you can do to build real, lasting wealth.
