Video•Feb 17, 2026
Stock Market Outlook: Earnings, AI Volatility & How To Make Money This Week- LIVE at 8:30PM ET
Mike Paranata opened the True Trading Group live stream by framing the week’s market outlook around three forces: relentless AI‑driven headlines that spark 10‑15% sector moves, the lingering “rolling recession” where different parts of the economy dip at staggered times, and a slate of macro data—including Q4 GDP and PCE inflation—that could set the next market direction.
He warned that the AI narrative has become a weekly catalyst, with software, trucking and financial‑services stocks tumbling after each new application announcement. While some of those names are fundamentally weak, Paranata sees many of the sell‑offs as short‑term overreactions that create buying opportunities. He also revisited the rolling‑recession concept, noting that the broader economy may avoid a headline recession even as pockets of weakness emerge.
Paranata emphasized True Trading Group’s AI‑enhanced platform, citing partnerships with Nasdaq, Benzinga, OpenAI and others. He quoted, “AI is not replacing everybody; the calculator didn’t replace the mathematician,” to argue that tools, not talent, are the new differentiator. The firm boasts an 80% win‑rate over six years, transparent trade logs, and a “TTD terminal” that consolidates AI signals, risk controls and coaching for part‑time traders.
For investors, the takeaway is clear: stay alert to AI‑triggered volatility, monitor the upcoming macro releases, and consider leveraging AI‑driven analytics to navigate rapid market swings. Those who ignore the technology risk being left behind, while disciplined users of TTG’s tools may capture the upside from over‑reacted sell‑offs.