Insider Tips - Weekly Stock Market Report - Week December 22, 2025
Insider Tips — December 22, 2025
In this week’s Insider Tips, I'll walk through why the market heading into the holidays remains firmly green despite the constant noise coming from headlines. While Wall Street thrives on alarmism, the charts continue to tell a very different story. The primary trend remains intact, volatility is low, and multiple indexes are sitting at or near all-time highs. Rather than guessing where markets go next, let's focus on probabilities, discipline, and using cash-flow strategies like covered calls to stay productive while the market does what it’s going to do.
Market & Technical Overview
Right now, we’re heading into the holidays with a green market, supported by multiple green lights across my indicators. Momentum recently flipped back to positive, and while the short-term run may feel a little stretched, this looks more like the early stages of a mid-term advance, not the end of one.
The primary trend remains green, and history reminds us that when liquidity is flowing and the Fed is easing—even slowly—assets tend to benefit. Stocks, commodities, and alternative assets all respond positively when money is being printed, regardless of the day-to-day headlines.
A key reminder here: the market climbs a wall of worry. Tariffs, geopolitical risks, political noise—none of that is new. What is new is the speed at which headlines hit us every minute through social media. That noise doesn’t change the charts.
Major Indexes
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NASDAQ (QQQ): Despite being the weakest of the major indexes I track, the weekly chart still looks healthy. Price remains above the 50-day moving average, and even after a brief dip, it rebounded quickly—exactly what we like to see.
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S&P 500: Sitting near all-time highs on both daily and weekly charts. From a technical perspective, this is constructive, not concerning.
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Dow Jones: At all-time highs on the weekly chart, with strong structure on the daily.
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NYSE Composite: This is my favorite big-picture index because it tracks the broadest number of stocks. It’s also at all-time highs, consolidating near the top—a healthy sign.
Volatility & Macro Signals
The Volatility Index (VIX) remains low, hovering around the mid-teens. That tells us panic is absent, and markets are relatively calm.
Looking at short-term Treasury yields, we continue to see a long-term downtrend. The market has been signaling for rate cuts well before the Fed officially started reacting. This reinforces the idea that the market leads—and policymakers follow.
Sector-wise:
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Banks are trending higher, confirming that easing conditions are real.
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Biotech has finally started to wake up, posting a strong multi-month move after a long period of dormancy.
Individual Stock Insights
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AppLovin: Forming a clean double-bottom breakout and offering attractive premium opportunities for covered calls, though slightly extended beyond the ideal buy zone.
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Apple: Back in the buy zone near its pivot. This stock routinely gives investors second chances, and seasonal strength doesn’t hurt.
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NVIDIA: Struggled to break out and recently shook me out of the position. Relative strength has faded, but the long-term AI theme still appears intact.
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Broadcom: Gapped down after earnings and is trading below the 50-day moving average—generally not a setup I’m interested in buying.
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Tesla: On the weekly chart, it appears early-stage with significant potential. On the daily, it looks more extended. Perspective matters depending on timeframe.
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Hims & Hers Health: Showing a classic dreaded “H” pattern with a recent death cross. Risk remains elevated, and lower prices are possible.
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Robinhood: Trading below the 50-day moving average for over a month. I’d prefer to see strength return before considering entries.
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SoFi: Similar structure to Robinhood—better price accessibility, but still lacking confirmation.
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MicroStrategy: A reminder that no stock is immune to downside. Despite its Bitcoin exposure, it suffered a severe drawdown—highlighting the importance of risk management.
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Microsoft: Bouncing off the 200-day moving average but caught between key levels. Not weak, not strong—ideal for cash-flow strategies while price chops.
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Alphabet: Firing on all cylinders, breaking higher and benefiting from renewed leadership in AI as it reshapes its business model.
Key Takeaways
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Headlines are noise; charts reflect reality.
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The primary trend remains green—don’t fight it.
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Volatility is low, and liquidity conditions are improving.
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Risk management matters more than predictions.
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Covered calls allow you to generate income even when stocks move sideways.
Conclusion
As we head into the final stretch of the year, the market remains constructive, disciplined investors are being rewarded, and panic is nowhere to be found. This is exactly the type of environment where sticking to rules, respecting trends, and focusing on weekly cash flow—not guesses—can make a meaningful difference.
Current Market Condition:
The market continues to flash green as we head into the holidays, with multiple indicators confirming that the primary trend remains intact. Momentum recently turned back up, volatility stays low, and all major indexes are holding at or near all-time highs. Despite nonstop headlines and geopolitical noise, the charts are telling a much calmer story—this is a market climbing a wall of worry. Liquidity conditions remain supportive, rate expectations are easing, and leadership across key sectors suggests this move has more durability than many expect. In short, the path of least resistance is still higher, and disciplined investors can continue to lean into cash-flow strategies while respecting risk.
Stock Tips This Week:
Why I Put $100,000 Into Microsoft and Nvidia
In this video, I break down why I allocated capital to Microsoft and NVIDIA—not to chase upside, but to engineer predictable cash flow. This isn’t about calling tops or bottoms. It’s about using high-quality, optionable stocks as income engines through a defensive, rules-based options approach. I walk through why Microsoft acts as a stability anchor, how Nvidia’s volatility creates opportunity, and why cash flow becomes far more important than net worth as you move closer to retirement. The goal is simple: manage risk, remove guesswork, and treat your portfolio like a business that pays you—week after week.
Tesla at All-Time Highs — How Traders Think Beyond Just Price
In this next video, I break down what it really means when Tesla is pushing into all-time highs—and why experienced traders don’t simply react to price alone. When stocks show this level of strength, the conversation shifts from “Is it too high?” to expectations, probabilities, and structure. I explain how bullish conditions can open the door to income-focused strategies like covered calls, allowing traders to stay aligned with strength while still generating cash flow. This isn’t about predicting what Tesla will do next—it’s about understanding how to operate when momentum is clearly on your side.
How Millionaires Actually Invest $1,000,000 for Retirement Income
So in this video, I break down a hard truth most investors don’t discover until it’s too late: hitting a $1,000,000 portfolio doesn’t automatically solve retirement. What matters far more—especially as you approach or enter retirement—is how that capital produces reliable income. I walk through how experienced, high-net-worth investors think differently once cash flow becomes the priority, why large portfolios can still feel fragile during volatile markets, and how rule-based income systems like covered calls are designed to reduce stress, sequence-of-returns risk, and dependence on selling assets. This is about shifting from growth-at-all-costs to consistency, control, and confidence.
