The Trading Post | 05.20.25

May 20, 2025

Good morning,

Tariffs are nuking the indexes, the Fed is only flirting with one rate cut this year, China is still ghosting the U.S. supply chain, Microsoft got a Wall Street pat on the back, and gold took a breather thanks to a little ceasefire optimism.

Learn how to consistently beat the S&P 500 with Dale Zamzow's proven "set-it-and-forget-it" trading strategies that generate reliable cash flow in any market condition. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 05.20.25 market close.

Market News

  • Dow tanks 1,300 points: Trump tariffs still wreaking havoc despite a Switzerland truce. CNBC

  • Fed spoils the party: Just one lonely rate cut in 2025. Bond yields are sulking. Reuters

  • China diversifies away from U.S.: Tariff pause? Cute. They’re still building new trade BFFs. CNBC

  • Goldman loves Microsoft: Price target boosted $70 thanks to their AI hustle. CNBC

  • Gold dips: Ceasefire talks in Ukraine make safe-haven bugs reconsider. CNBC

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Stop Watching Charts All Day: Trade Smarter, Not Harder 

Are you tired of being glued to your screen, stressing over every market movement? Former science teacher Dale Zamzow discovered a better way—and it changed his life completely. 

In just three months of implementing his systematic approach, Dale generated enough income for his wife to leave her teaching job. A year later, he walked away from the classroom himself to trade and teach full-time. 

Now, after 20+ years of refining his methods, Dale is revealing the exact strategies that have helped thousands of his students consistently outperform the S&P 500—regardless of market conditions. 

In this free training, you'll discover: 

  • How to generate reliable monthly cash flow without constant monitoring 

  • The "cruise control" approach that works in bull, bear, or volatile markets 

  • Why traditional trading methods leave most people stressed and underperforming 

This isn't about high-risk day trading or complex strategies that eat up your valuable time. It's perfect for busy professionals, soon-to-be retirees, or anyone who wants better returns without the headaches. 

Register now for this free training and take control of your financial future. 

Earnings We’re Watching

  • Home Depot, Inc. (HD) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) - Tuesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM), Block Inc (XYZ), Crown Castle Inc (CCI), Capital One Financial Corp (COF)

Constellation Brands Inc (STZ), Targa Resources Corp (TRGP), Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV), Welltower Inc (WELL)

HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY), Shopify Inc (SHOP)

Crown Castle Inc (CCI), Capital One Financial Corp (COF), EOG Resources Inc (EOG), FedEx Corp (FDX)

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Daily Moment of Zen

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Trading doesn't just reveal your character, it also builds it if you stay in the game long enough.

Yvan Byeajee

Why It Matters:

Trading is like therapy, but with more cortisol and fewer hugs. It puts a spotlight on your worst instincts—fear, greed, overconfidence—and then dares you to grow past them. Stick around long enough, and you'll either become a better trader or a philosopher with a questionable tax situation. Either way, character gets built. Usually the hard way.