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The Trading Post | 08.15.25
Good morning,
S&P 500 hits another record despite PPI surprise, Trump-Putin Alaska summit looms, Buffett’s Berkshire scoops UnitedHealth, Intel pops on government stake chatter, and Applied Materials tanks on China demand warning.
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 08.14.25 market close.
Market News
S&P 500 Sets New Record High Despite Mixed Inflation Signals – CPI cooled but PPI overheated, cutting odds of a 50bp September cut. Reuters
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit – First meeting since Trump’s return to office; Ukraine notably left out. LiveNowFox
Buffett Buys Into UnitedHealth – $1.57B Berkshire stake spikes shares 12%+. CNBC
Intel Rallies on Possible Gov Stake – Reports of U.S. equity investment to shore up chip capacity. BBC
Applied Materials Plunges 14% – Weak China demand, export curbs hammer outlook. Reuters
A Message From Wealth Builders HQ
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Trade Ideas
Technology Select Sector (XLK), Agilent Technologies Inc (A), Abbott Laboratories Inc (ABT), American Tower Corporation (AMT)
Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR), Simon Property Group Inc (SPG), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), NXP Semiconductors N.V (NXPI), Pinduoduo Inc (PDD), Progressive Corporation (PGR)
Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD), SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), iShares Russell 2000 Index Fun (IWM), Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG)
DoorDash Inc (DASH), Dollar General Corporation (DG), EOG Resources Inc (EOG), Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU)
Builders FirstSource (BLDR), CME Group Inc (CME), Salesforce.com (CRM), Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Agilent Technologies Inc (A), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), American Tower Corporation (AMT), Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
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Daily Moment of Zen
I'd rather be vaguely right than precisely wrong.
Why It Matters:
Keynes could have been talking about trading models, earnings estimates, or your buddy’s “guaranteed” price target on Tesla. In markets, precision can be a seductive trap — that perfectly calculated price to the penny feels smart until the market blows past it like it never existed. Being “vaguely right” means catching the broad direction, managing risk, and leaving your ego at the door. Precision might win you a charting contest, but vague correctness keeps you solvent.