The Trading Post | 01.22.26

Good morning,

Trump backs off Greenland tariffs sparking a relief rally, small‑caps print record highs for a 13th straight day of outperformance, AI‑driven semis rip higher on Davos chatter, gold refuses to correct near $4,800, and rotation accelerates out of mega‑cap tech into defensives and domestic cyclicals.

Brandon Wendell is hosting a free class revealing how futures trading can give you more flexibility, require less capital, and help you trade on your own schedule—even with a full-time job. 

Let’s jump in.

Yesterday’s Post-Market Performance

As of 01.21.26 market close.

Market News

• Tariff U-Turn Sparks Relief Rally: Stocks clawed back roughly half of Tuesday’s selloff after Trump scrapped threatened European tariffs tied to Greenland negotiations. VIX collapsed back below 19 just as fast as it spiked. Saxo

• Small-Caps in Full Melt-Up Mode: Russell 2000 notched another all-time high, extending its historic outperformance streak over the S&P. Domestic balance sheets > global supply chains right now. CNBC

• Semis Surge on AI Optimism: Global chip stocks ripped after Davos commentary reinforced AI infrastructure spending. Equipment names led. Bloomberg

• Gold Refuses to Correct: Even with stocks ripping, gold held firm near record highs. That’s not just bullish…that’s loud. CNBC

• Great Rotation Accelerates: Staples, industrials, and energy continue to dominate while mega-cap tech bleeds. Yield, cash flow, and domestic revenue are back in fashion. Business Insider

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Trade Futures on Your Terms—Free Class with Brandon Wendell 

If you've ever felt stuck trading only during market hours, frustrated by account size limitations, or exhausted from being chained to your screen, this free training is for you. 

Brandon Wendell, CMT—a 20-year futures veteran and former hedge fund manager—is hosting The Emini Revolution, a complimentary class that reveals how futures trading can transform your approach to the markets. 

Inside this training, you'll discover: 

• The Flexibility of Futures Trading – Trade outside regular market hours, whether you're a night owl or juggling a 9-to-5 

  How to Grow a Smaller Account – Learn to leverage futures without tying up thousands in single positions 

• Professional Risk Management – Discover how prioritizing protection leads to consistent, scalable results 

Brandon doesn't just teach theory—he trades these markets daily and has trained thousands of students worldwide. As a Chartered Market Technician® (a credential held by less than 1% of traders), he brings institutional-level insight to everyday traders. 

This class is perfect if you: 

• Struggle to trade consistently due to time constraints 

• Feel limited by your account size 

• Want to learn spreads but they seem too complicated 

• Jump from strategy to strategy without clear results 

Register now for The Emini Revolution and discover why futures may be the most overlooked opportunity for today's traders—offering you flexibility, lower barriers to entry, and a safer path to consistent results. 

Spots are limited, so reserve your free seat today. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Abbott (ABT) - Thursday (BMO) 

• GE Aerospace (GE) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Old Republic International Corp. (ORI) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Alcoa, Inc. (AA) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) - Thursday (AMC) 

• CSX Corp. (CSX) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Intel Corp. (INTC) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) - Thursday (AMC) 

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

This line gets misunderstood because people hear “value” and think cheap. Buffett never meant low P/E dumpster dives. He meant paying a reasonable price for a durable edge—cash flow, pricing power, balance sheet strength, and survivability when the macro turns ugly.

That’s exactly what this market is relearning in real time. Mega-cap tech isn’t collapsing because it’s bad—it’s fading because the price stopped compensating investors for policy risk, rate uncertainty, and geopolitical whiplash. Meanwhile, boring names with domestic revenue, dividends, and real assets suddenly look very intelligent.

For traders, “value investing” doesn’t mean holding forever. It means trading where the odds are skewed in your favor. Right now, value shows up as small-caps with clean balance sheets, industrials with backlog visibility, and even gold refusing to roll over when risk assets party.

Translation: intelligence in markets isn’t predicting headlines—it’s positioning where reality can’t easily disappoint.