The Trading Post | 07.24.25

Good morning,

Alphabet crushes earnings and lifts the Nasdaq, Tesla fumbles and drags the Dow, L3Harris explodes on a government spending binge, futures split, and jobless claims throw a wrench in the Fed’s September rate-cut dreams.

Power Option Plays has generated over $413K in profits this year with an 82% win rate in our sim account—and you can try it for just $9 for 30-days. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 07.24.25 market close.

Market News

• Alphabet beats big: $96.4B in Q2 revenue (+14%) and an AI-driven cap-ex hike sent shares +3.5% pre-market. Reuters

• Tesla disappoints: EPS miss, margins shrink, and Musk warns of “rough quarters” ahead. Stock -6%. Benzinga

• L3Harris leads defense rally: Strong earnings, bullish guidance, and sector-wide tailwinds push ITA ETF to record highs. Yahoo Finance

• Index futures diverge: Nasdaq climbs on Alphabet, Dow sinks on Tesla/IBM drag. Rotation, not reversal. Market Watch

• Jobless claims dip to 221K: Labor market resilience keeps September cut odds shrinking. Reuters

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Crush the Market Like a Pro with Power Option Plays 

While most traders struggle to stay profitable, our Power Option Plays members are banking serious gains. The numbers don't lie: 

2025 Performance Results: 

• $413,362 in total profits 

• 106 completed trades 

• 87 winning trades out of 106 

• 82.1% win rate 

• $3,889.64 average profit per trade 

Power Option Plays isn't just another alert service. It's a twice-weekly options education and alert system designed for active traders who want to follow a proven, repeatable plan. Each trade setup comes with educational context, so you learn while you trade. 

Since its founding, POP has maintained an average success rate above 70%, helping members generate millions in simulated profits using our systematic approach to swing and day trading options. 

What You Get: 

• Biweekly recorded training sessions 

• Real-time trade setups with actionable plans 

• Focus on repeatable strategies using proven stock candidates 

• Continuous education alongside live market examples 

• Quarterly live Q&A sessions - "Mastering The Trade" 

Ready to join the winning team? Try Power Option Plays for just $9 during our 30-day trial period. 

All trading results shown are for educational purposes only. All trades referenced are simulated and not actual trading results. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Abbott (ABT) - Thursday (BMC) 

• Cintas Corporation (CTAS) - Thursday (BMC) 

• Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG) - Thursday (BMC) 

• PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) - Thursday (BMC) 

• Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) - Thursday (BMC) 

• Interactive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) - Thursday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Ah, the sacred rite of passage in trading — the early win delusion. One green trade and suddenly you’re the next Paul Tudor Jones... until that “invincible” confidence leads you to size up on a meme stock, on a Friday, with weekly options, and zero plan.

This quote captures the cruel joke of early success: markets reward bad behavior just long enough to punish it brutally later. It's not brilliance — it's variance. And if you mistake luck for skill, the market will be more than happy to humble you... with interest.

Risk management isn’t a suggestion — it’s the only reason you get to play again tomorrow.