The Trading Post | 08.13.25

Good morning,

Markets hit fresh records on Fed cut optimism, Trump extended the China tariff truce, breadth roared back after Monday’s dip, earnings winners and losers set up tactical trades, and crypto keeps ripping on record ETF inflows.

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 08.12.25 market close.

Market News

• Fed Rate Cut Optimism Fuels Record Market Highs: S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs as July CPI came in slightly cooler than expected, keeping September cut odds at 94% CNBC

• China Trade Truce Extended 90 Days: Trump’s tariff pause runs to Nov 10, holding at 10% baseline instead of a potential 145% spike China Briefing

• Market Breadth Recovery: 79.5% of U.S. stocks closed higher Tuesday, with 61.7% above their 20-day MAs Chartmill

• Earnings Volatility: Cava sank 22% on weak same-store sales, CoreWeave fell 9% on widening losses despite a revenue beat; Cisco reports after close Benzinga

• Crypto Momentum: Ether nears $4,640 as ETH ETFs see record inflows; Bitcoin trades near $119K Saxo

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 (regularly priced higher). 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

• Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) - Wednesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Losses are the tuition fees of trading. The moment you take them as a reflection of your worth instead of the cost of doing business, you stop making rational decisions and start revenge-trading to soothe your ego. That’s when bad trades turn into portfolio-cratering mistakes. The market isn’t out to get you; it’s just a giant feedback loop telling you what works and what doesn’t. Your job is to listen, adapt, and keep the emotional baggage out of your P&L.