The Trading Post | 08.01.25

Good morning,

Trump torched the global trade playbook overnight with a sweeping tariff assault, futures are tanking, Amazon's earnings whiffed while Apple flexed, Bitcoin's wobbling on thin ice, and the July jobs report could be the final nail for any September rate cut fantasy.

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 08.01.25 market close.

Market News

• Trump's Tariff Tsunami: President Trump just lit a match under global trade, slapping 10% to 41% tariffs on major partners. S&P futures -0.91%, Nasdaq -1%. Reuters

• Amazon Tanks: Weak Q3 guidance wipes out 8% pre-market despite Q2 beats. AWS missed the memo. Yahoo Finance

• Apple Pops: Q2 beat across the board. Services revenue at a record $27.4B. Stock up 2.5%. Apple

• Crypto Flush: $755M in liquidations as BTC tests $114K support. ETH holding better. Ainvest

• Jobs Report Incoming: Consensus sees 100K-117K jobs. Miss and we get a bond rally. Beat and the dollar rips. CNBC

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

• Chevron Corporation (CVX) - Friday (BMC) 

• Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) - Friday (BMC) 

• Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) - Friday (BMC) 

• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN) - Friday (BMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Stillness is a position. And in markets, it’s often the most profitable one.

In a world where traders are rewarded for twitchy fingers and dopamine-charged reactions, this quote is a slap in the face with a silk glove. Ellis isn’t preaching laziness—he’s reminding you that precision beats motion. Most traders burn their accounts not by missing the move, but by chasing noise disguised as signal. Sit. Wait. Then strike when your edge is real and the setup screams for attention.

Because sometimes the best trade… is no trade.