The Trading Post | 05.21.25

Good morning,

US-China chip tensions flare up again, futures are sliding, Target slashes its outlook, Lowe's beats (barely), Morgan Stanley does a 180 on stocks, and Wolfspeed drops faster than your day-trading cousin’s last crypto pick.

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

• Chip Feud 2.0: Dow futures -0.7%, Nasdaq -0.4% as US-China tensions reignite over semiconductors. Yields spike. Volatility likely not far behind. Yahoo Finance

• Target Tanks: TGT cuts full-year guidance. Blames consumer confidence, tariffs, and backlash from backing off DEI initiatives. Shares down 3%. Benzinga

• Lowe's Lifts: LOW posts a modest beat, reaffirms guidance. Stock up 2%. Construction names may follow. CNBC

• Wolfspeed Wreck: WOLF plunges 60%+ on bankruptcy rumors. Sector-wide tremors inbound. Reuters

• Morgan Stanley Flip: Now bullish. Says market lows are in, projects S&P 500 to 6,500. Citing tariff-induced capitulation. Morning Star

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

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• 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. 

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Earnings We’re Watching

• Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Target Corp. (TGT) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• TJX Companies Inc. (TJX) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Snowflake (SNOW) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) - Wednesday (AMC) 

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Sometimes the best trade is no trade. This quote cuts through the FOMO and reminds us that sitting on your hands can be a power move. Markets aren’t a slot machine—despite how many traders treat them like one. When conditions are choppy, unclear, or just plain irrational, stepping back (preferably with a cold drink and a tackle box) is often wiser than forcing a position.

Because forcing trades in a directionless market? That’s how you end up donating to Wall Street’s lunch fund. Again.