Alissa Coram and Justin Nielsen walk through Monday’s market action and discuss key stocks to watch in Stock Market Today.
Stock Market Today: August 17, 2026
Hosts: Alissa Coram and Justin Nielsen
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Thanks for doing these videos.
That aged really well
Thank you guys, my daily dose of support!
I do have a question. For someone with less than $100,000 to invest, How would you recommend we enter the market! I’m looking to study some traders and copy their strategy rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. What’s your take on this approach??
Getting a financial advisor at a brokerage will do, bc it means professional investment management, trading services, weekly reports, and no extra fees. Not for beginners alone-but it saves you from YouTubers nonsense and daily hopium
I’d recommend Melisa Mae Lloyd since she always gives market analysis and tips that are really helpful.
Big thanks to Melisa Mae Lloyd ~ really appreciate her. she’s honestly one of the smartest and most supportive mentor I’ve ever learned from. Her mindset and the way she explains things really helped me a lot
Yeah, financial advisors could make a lot of difference, particularly in a market such as this. Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 950k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are a lot of transfer in this downtime if you know where to look. I have been using an FA since 2019, and I return at least $321k ROI, and this does not include capital gain.
You’re spot on. I actually made the switch to a momentum-heavy strategy a couple of years back after my self-managed portfolio started lagging. I was holding too many “stable” large caps that were essentially dead money. Melisa helped me transition into a mix that included XMMO and some high-conviction growth plays. My account went from roughly $250k to over two million in less than two years just by staying on the right side of the trend..
It’s disappointing when I find that my language isn’t available in the audio dubbing. Of course, I could just watch the original English version, but I need my own language when I want to listen to this video over and over again in a short span of time.
Markets can look uncertain without actually breaking down, and that difference matters. When indexes hold up while some leaders rotate, day traders can focus on strength, volume and momentum instead of guessing the next big move. That can create more flexible opportunities in both directions.
I spent the last 3 months staring at these charts until 3 AM and I still feel like I’m hitting a brick wall. It’s one thing to lose money, but it’s another to lose your peace of mind. I’ve tried every free strategy on this platform and somehow I always end up back at zero. It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re putting in the work but seeing no results.
Hello, how did you achieve such returns? I’m a newbie and I’ve lost a lot of money investing on my own. Please can you advise on how to go about this?
Good for you bro, can I ask did u buy any mentorship or you follow YouTube videos?
My Gratitude to MARK ROSS for being an incredible mentor. His wisdom, clarity, and unique mindset have transformed the way I learn and grow. I’m thankful for his constant support and the knowledge he continues to share
You’re right, I’ve followed many traders over the years, but none have been as consistently accurate as MARK. he’s a registered rep who shares grounded, macro-focused analysis.
Just last week, I started copy trading with only $7,000-and today it has grown to $33,500. I know some people will not believe this, but it’s my reality, When I shared this with my son the other night, it opened a deeper conversation about generational wealth.
I realized that true wealth isn’t just about making money; it’s about teaching the next generation how to grow it, protect it, and sustain it. There’s no real value in providing abundance if the knowledge to manage it isn’t passed along. That’s exactly why this video speaks to me-it captures the true meaning of building a legacy.
How did you manage to achieve that level of growth? I’ve been doing everything I can to improve my investments. I want to retire in a few years and need better diversification.
To be honest, I went through a lot of losses before things started working out. What helped me most was learning to be patient, manage risk properly, and follow guidance from james george, a CFA professional I was introduced to a while back. It wasn’t an overnight thing, but staying consistent made a big difference
What a coincidence!..honestly James has always been at the top of my list. We desperately need more people like her in the field of digital investment, his tra-ding knowledge is like a secret recipe for success..
I wish I saw this an hour ago… just got liquidated on a scalp because I thought a breakout was happening. It’s so frustrating feeling like the market is moving against you personally.
I’m in Estonia 🇪🇪
Can start with €2000?
For anyone new to stock: stop looking at the 1-minute charts. I lost so much money early on because I was reacting to every tiny wiggle. Once I started looking at the higher timeframes and understanding institutional flow, my stress levels dropped and my hits started landing. Trading is 90% patience and 10% execution.
I wish I saw this an hour ago… just got liquidated on a scalp because I thought a breakout was happening. It’s so frustrating feeling like the market is moving against you personally.
I’ve been trying to do that but I honestly don’t even know what ‘institutional flow’ looks like on a chart. Everything just looks like random candles to me right now
@MichelleMaknia I’ve been there. The market isn’t against you, you’re just looking at the noise. You have to learn to see where the big money is actually stepping in. It took me a long time to unlearn the bad habits.
@RobCarlisle845 You sound like you actually know what you’re talking about. Did you teach yourself or did you have someone show you the ropes? I need that kind of simplicity
I’d recommend STEPHANIE CHRISTINA DANIEL she always gives market analysis and tips that are really helpful