The Trading Post | 04.22.25

April 22, 2025

Good morning,

Dow futures bounce after a 950-point beating, Tesla reports earnings with a 45% YTD loss hanging overhead, Trump calls Powell a "major loser," the dollar hits a 3-year low, and the Discover-Capital One merger is officially a thing.

Unlock the secrets of chart patterns with Trading Blueprints, where "The Pattern Whisperer" Tony Benson reveals his proven framework for spotting profitable trading opportunities. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 4.21.25 market close.

Market News

  • Dow Futures Rise 0.5%: After Monday’s faceplant, Wall Street tries to limp back. Nasdaq and S&P futures up 0.6% too. Yahoo Finance

  • Tesla Reports Earnings Today: Stock down 45% YTD. Revenue expected to barely budge. Options traders, this is your Super Bowl. CNBC

  • Trump v. Powell: Round 27: Trump demands emergency cuts, calls Powell "Mr. Too Late." Markets fear the Fed folds. Investopedia

  • Dollar Hits 3-Year Low: Powell threats scare currency markets. Gold spikes, dollar dives. CNBC

  • Capital One + Discover Deal Approved: Mega-merger greenlit. Financials rally on M&A dreams. WSJ

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

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In this exclusive webinar, you'll discover: 

  • The Pattern-Finding Secret: Learn to identify high-probability chart patterns that signal potential profit opportunities 

  • The Most Powerful Patterns: Recognize the specific formations that consistently lead to profitable trades 

  • The Right Strategy Selection: Match the perfect trading strategy to each pattern for maximum effectiveness 

With over 20 years of trading experience and thousands of successful students, Tony has developed a framework that takes the guesswork out of technical analysis. 

Whether you're overwhelmed by the complexity of chart patterns or simply want to refine your existing skills, this training provides the blueprint you need to trade with confidence. 

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Earnings We’re Watching

  • 3M Company (MMM) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Danaher Corp. (DHR) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Elevance Health (ELV) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Equifax Inc. (EFX) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • GE Aerospace (GE) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Genuine Parts Company (GPC) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Halliburton Company (HAL) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Invesco PLC (IVZ) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Moody’s Corporation (MCO) - Tuesday (BMO) 

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

  • Northern Grumman Corp. (NOC) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (DGX) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • RTX Corporation (RTX) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Synchrony Financial (SYF) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Verizon Communications (VZ) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Baker Hughes (BKR) - Tuesday (AMC) 

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

  • Chubb Corporation (CB) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • EQT Corporation (EQT) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • SAP SE (SAP) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • Steel Dynamics, Inc. (EQT) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • Weatherford International (WFRD) - Tuesday (AMC) 

  • West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) - Tuesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

  • Airbnb Inc (ABNB)

  • American Tower Corp (AMT)

  • Aon PLC (AON)

  • American Express Co (AXP)

  • CME Group Inc (CME)

  • Walt Disney Co (DIS)

  • Electronic Arts Inc (EA)

  • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

  • Lam Research Corp (LRCX)

  • Nike Inc (NKE)

  • Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY)

  • Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

  • Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL)

  • TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC Common Stock (TTWO)

  • Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

  • Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (ZBH)

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Daily Moment of Zen

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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin

Why It Matters:

Old Ben didn’t trade options, but he would've crushed it. This quote is basically the 18th-century version of “RTFM before YOLOing into earnings.” In markets, ignorance is expensive and education compounds — whether you're decoding yield curves or just learning not to buy calls on a biotech penny stock because your cousin heard a rumor.

Traders chasing FOMO-fueled gains without understanding risk management are just paying tuition to Mr. Market. But those who invest time in learning the craft? They don’t just survive volatility — they tax it.