The Trading Post | 08.11.25

August 11, 2025

Good morning,

Markets brace for tomorrow’s CPI print, Nvidia & AMD hand over a slice of China sales to Uncle Sam, Bitcoin rips to $122K, sector rotation sends energy to the top of the leaderboard, and volatility quietly stirs ahead of a data-packed week.

Rob Roy has personally analyzed hundreds of stocks to hand-pick the best directional trade setups for Monster Market Movers – and new members can get their first month for only $9. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 08.08.25 market close.

Market News

  • CPI Showdown Tomorrow – Core CPI expected +0.3% MoM, annual rate to hit 3.0%. CNBC

  • Chip Tax Hits Margins – NVDA & AMD to pay U.S. 15% of China AI chip sales under new export license rules. WSJ

  • Bitcoin Near ATH – BTC jumps 3.3% to $122,625; institutional demand surges, XRP +3.5%. Finance Magnates

  • Rotation to Value – Energy (+0.70%), Healthcare (+0.58%), Consumer Discretionary (+0.57%) lead as tech takes a breather. Reuters

  • Volatility Awakens – Bitcoin IV pops from 33 → 37, VIX holding above 15 ahead of CPI/PPI/Retail trifecta. Coindesk

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Get Rob Roy's Best Stock Picks for $9

Every month, Rob Roy does the heavy lifting for you. He personally analyzes hundreds of stocks to identify the cream of the crop – the ones that fit his proven directional trading setups perfectly.

Monster Market Movers isn't just another trading service. It's a monthly 2-hour live workshop where Rob walks you through his curated list of trade candidates, complete with pattern-based strategies that work for both swing and day traders.

What makes this different? Rob doesn't just throw random stocks at you. Each month, you get:

  • A personally curated list of his top trade candidates 

  • Pre-event analysis with detailed trade setups 

  • Live 2-hour training sessions with real-time market insights 

  • A repeatable game plan you can use month after month 

  • Access to foundational videos and materials in the member area

Whether you're looking to sharpen your pattern recognition or want someone with decades of experience to do the stock screening for you, Monster Market Movers delivers a systematic approach to finding high-probability directional trades.

Limited Time: New members can get their first month for only $9. This gives you full access to Rob's next monthly workshop, his curated stock list, and all the training materials.

Ready to let a pro do the stock picking? Get Monster Market Movers for $9 

Earnings We’re Watching

  • Dole plc (DOLE) - Monday (BMC) 

  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc (AMC) - Monday (AMC) 

Daily Moment of Zen

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To make money in the markets, you have to be willing to get in the way of danger.

Michael Steinhardt

Why It Matters:

You don’t collect premium, buy bottoms, or short tops by standing on the sidewalk and waving politely at risk as it passes by. This game rewards those who step into oncoming traffic—calculated traffic. The danger is the price you pay for opportunity, but the pros wear risk management like body armor. Without it, you’re not a trader—you’re just a tourist with a brokerage account.