The Trading Post | 08.05.25

Good morning,

Fed cut odds jump, Russell runs, Palantir flies, the VIX mean-reverts, and the S&P traps shorts into a squeeze. It's a macro-meets-momentum kind of morning.

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 08.04.25 market close.

Market News

• Fed cut odds hit 94% for September after weak July jobs print (73K vs. 106K est) sends rate-sensitive names higher. Investopedia

• Russell 2000 +2.1% Monday, outpacing large caps as small-cap bulls sniff rate relief. Reuters

• Value rotation accelerates — energy and financials catch bids while tech looks tired. AInvest

• Palantir pops 5%+ pre-market after Q2 earnings beat, AI revenue beats buzz. FingerLakes1

• VIX back in contango and volatility premiums collapse; traders eye ±70pt SPX move today. Schwab

• SPX futures reclaim key 6,374 support, breaking into 6,410-6,420 liquidity zone. InvestingLive

• AMD, Caterpillar report today with AI chips and industrials both under the spotlight. Investopedia

• Trump tariffs back in play, India in the crosshairs again; traders brace for geopolitics to muddy macro. WCG

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

• Ball Corporation (BALL) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Cummins, Inc. (CMI) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Marriott International Inc. (MAR) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Pfizer, Inc.  (PFE) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) - Tuesday (BMC) 

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) - Tuesday (AMC) 

• Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) - Tuesday (AMC) 

• Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) - Tuesday (AMC) 

• Snap Inc. (SNAP) - Tuesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Every trader wants the next big idea—but most get trapped clinging to the last one. It’s not the lack of creativity that kills performance, it’s the comfort of old trades, outdated frameworks, and familiar narratives. Great trades don’t come from new setups alone—they come from clearing out the junk drawer of bias, baggage, and belief. In this market, evolution isn’t just optional. It’s survival.