The Trading Post | 04.28.25

April 28, 2025

Good morning,

US futures waver as traders brace for Big Tech earnings, Spain and Portugal blackout messes up the Iberian commute, 180+ S&P 500 heavyweights ready to unload quarterly surprises, four of the "Magnificent Seven" line up to report, and April looks ready to slam the door with monthly losses.

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 04.25.25 market close.

Market News

  • US Futures Drift Lower: Traders tread water ahead of Big Tech earnings bonanza and critical economic releases. CNBC

  • Power Outages Hit Spain and Portugal: Not great if you like lights and working trains. CNBC

  • 180+ S&P 500 Companies Reporting: Brace for information overload — earnings will hit like a firehose this week. Reuters

  • Tech Titans Take the Stage: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta — the market's real puppet masters report midweek. Yahoo Finance

  • April’s Last Gasp: Despite a strong 4-day streak, the S&P 500 is down 1.5% for the month. Tough love from the markets. IQ

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Master the Art of Pattern Trading 

Are you tired of getting faked out by misleading chart patterns? Want to gain confidence in your technical analysis skills? 

Join trading veteran Tony Benson—nicknamed "The Pattern Whisperer"—for a free training that will transform how you spot profitable opportunities in the market. 

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

  • Cemex S.A.B de C.V (CX) - Monday (BMO) 

  • Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) - Monday (BMO) 

  • Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A (FMX) - Monday (BMO) 

  • Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) - Monday (BMO) 

  • Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Brown & Brown Inc.   (BRO) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK) - Monday (AMC) 

  • CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) - Monday (AMC) 

  • NOV Inc. (NOV) - Monday (AMC) 

  • NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Sanmina Corporation (SANM) - Monday (AMC) 

  • UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Welltower Inc. (WELL) - Monday (AMC) 

  • WM (WM) - Monday (AMC) 

Daily Moment of Zen

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Know what you own, and know why you own it.

Peter Lynch

Why It Matters:

A simple truth that 99% of traders ignore until it's way too late. It's easy to get hypnotized by shiny tickers and hyped narratives, but if you don't actually understand what you’re holding (and why), you’re basically a tourist—and the market loves mugging tourists. In a week jammed with earnings bombs and economic landmines, "know what you own" isn't just good advice—it's the difference between surviving and starring in the next "trader fails" meme compilation.