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Morning Brief
August 29, 2026
 
   
 
Pre-Market Session
US Snapshot
Canadian Snapshot
Market Outlook
Market Technicals
 
 
  Pre-Market Session  
 
 
Last Price Technical Views Target Pivot
 
S&P 500 (CME) 7,719.00
Bullish Read the analysis
7,782.00
7,702.00
 
 
S&P/TSX 60 (TMX) 2,156.80
Bearish Read the analysis
2,151.00
2,163.00
 
 
Dow Jones (CME) 53,851.00
Bullish Read the analysis
54,080.00
53,370.00
 
 
Nasdaq 100 (CME) 29,470.00
Bullish Read the analysis
29,810.00
29,400.00
 
 
Russell 2000 (CME) 2,980.00
Bearish Read the analysis
2,972.00
3,003.00
 
 
Crude Oil (WTI) 83.17
Bullish Read the analysis
84.70
82.00
 
 
Gold 4,462.51
Bearish Read the analysis
4,394.8836
4,502.937
 
 
Bitcoin / USD 77,547.70
Bearish Read the analysis
75,847.0996
78,538.9739
 
 
Ether / USD 2,428.37
Bearish Read the analysis
2,384.1246
2,454.6522
 
 
     
  Before the Bell  
 
 
U.S. market futures are little changed as investors wait for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

On Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 jumped 417 points (+1.43%) to 29,641, boosted by a strong rally in tech stocks following upbeat results and guidance from Nvidia and several major software firms.

The S&P 500 advanced 55 points (+0.72%) to 7,730, and the Dow Jones was up 105 points (+0.20%) to 53,569.

On the stat front in the U.S. the Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index is seen at 57.0 in August vs 57.6 in July.

Canada's annualized gross domestic product is expected to grow 3.4% in the second quarter.

European indices slightly rebound. On the stat plan, French GDP was revised to flat year-on-year in the second quarter, versus a 0.2% increase in the preliminary estimate. In addition, first-quarter GDP was revised to -0.2%, from -0.1% initially. Still in France, inflation came in at 2.4% in August on a yearly basis in the preliminary reading, versus 2.2% expected, after 2.1% in the previous month.

Asian indices were mixed. Regarding stats, Japan's jobless rate fell to 2.4% in July, below 2.5% expected.

WTI crude oil prices hold above 83 dollars after rebounding yesterday.

Gold is little changed around 4,600 dollars.

Bitcoin still challenges the 80,000 dollars threshold.
 
 
  US Snapshot  
 
 
Gap (GAP), an apparel retailer, soars after announcing a leadership change at its Old Navy brand. In addition, the group raised its earnings guidance for the current fiscal year.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) drops on profit taking as the chipmaker failed to significantly raise its long-term revenue outlook, despite a major AI chip deal with Google.

PayPal (PYPL), an online payment firm, tanks as a consortium led by Advent and Stripe has dropped its bid for the company, according to Bloomberg.

Rubrik (RBRK), a security and AI operations company, tumbles as adjusted gross margin missed estimates.

Autodesk (ADSK), a provider of computer-aided design software, slides as current quarter earnings guidance disappointed investors.

Affirm (AFRM), a fintech, soars as current quarter sales forecast topped expectations.

Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), a video game publisher, gains some ground following GTA 6 preview.
 
 
  Earnings Expected  
 
 
No major earnings release expected.
 
 
  Canadian Snapshot  
 
 
VitalHub (VHI), a software company, was resumed "buy" at Canaccord Genuity.

Laurentian Bank of Canada (LB), a banking group, reported quarterly adjusted EPS down 35% to 0.51 dollar.
 
 
  Earnings Expected  
 
 
No major earnings expected.
 
 
  Market Outlook  
 
 
S&P 500 (CME)‎ (U6)‎ intraday: bullish bias above 7702.
 
Pivot:
7702
 
Our preference:
Long positions above 7702 with targets at 7782 & 7821 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 7702 look for further downside with 7671 & 7656 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI calls for a new upleg.
 
Analyst Views Chart
 
 
 
 
 
S&P/TSX 60 (TMX)‎ (U6)‎ intraday: consolidation in place.
 
Pivot:
2163
 
Our preference:
Short positions below 2163 with targets at 2151 & 2148 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Above 2163 look for further upside with 2169 & 2174 as targets.
 
Comment:
As long as 2163 is resistance, look for choppy price action with a bearish bias.
 
Analyst Views Chart
 
 
  Market Technicals  
 
  BULLISH TECHNICAL EVENTS (US)  
 
 
Micron Technology Inc
932.86 USD
 
 
 
 
 
bearish 3
bearish 2
bullish 1
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 932.86 to confirm a Short-Term Flag (Bullish) pattern.
Tells Me: The price seems to be resuming a sharp rally after taking a brief pause. Read More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Barrick Mining Corp
45.65 USD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 2
bullish 3
bullish 3
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 45.65 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Intermediate-term KST pattern.
The KST, "Know Sure Thing", is an oscillator that combines multiple time frames into a single measure of momentum for a financial instrument. It can be interpreted in the same way as other smoothed oscillators but most commonly indicates bullish and bearish momentum signals as it crosses above and below its moving average respectively. Read More
 
 
  BULLISH TECHNICAL EVENTS (CA)  
 
 
B2Gold Corp
7.85 CAD
 
 
 
 
 
neutral 0
bullish 3
bullish 3
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 7.85 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Intermediate-term KST pattern.
The KST, "Know Sure Thing", is an oscillator that combines multiple time frames into a single measure of momentum for a financial instrument. It can be interpreted in the same way as other smoothed oscillators but most commonly indicates bullish and bearish momentum signals as it crosses above and below its moving average respectively. Read More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Barrick Mining Corp
63.54 CAD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 3
bullish 4
bullish 3
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 63.54 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Intermediate-term KST pattern.
The KST, "Know Sure Thing", is an oscillator that combines multiple time frames into a single measure of momentum for a financial instrument. It can be interpreted in the same way as other smoothed oscillators but most commonly indicates bullish and bearish momentum signals as it crosses above and below its moving average respectively. Read More
 
 
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