The Trading Post | 09.03.25

Good morning,

Markets rebound from “September Effect” jitters as Google sidesteps an antitrust split, Elliott drops $4B into Pepsi, Figma faces its first earnings test, Salesforce battles growth doubts, and gold shines while bond yields creep toward 5%.

Experience Wealth Builders HQ's elite trading programs completely free during Mastermind Week (September 8-12) and discover what it's really like to trade alongside seasoned professionals.

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 09.02.25 market close.

Market News

• Google dodges Chrome breakup: Judge ruled Google keeps Chrome, but must share data. Alphabet (GOOGL) +6% premarket. CNBC

• Elliott stirs Pepsi: $4B stake sends Pepsi (PEP) +4%. Activist sees 50% upside. Reuters

• Figma earnings on deck: First post-IPO report after 43% drop. High-vol straddle candidate. CMC Markets

• Salesforce slump: Q2 tonight. Growth <10% for 4 quarters. Stock -25% YTD. CNBC

• Bond yields at cliff: 30-yr flirting with 5%. VIX at 18.9. Gold hits $3,609. Bloomberg

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Learn to Trade Like the Pros Do — Completely Free 

Ever wondered what separates successful traders from the rest? This week, you can find out firsthand. 

Wealth Builders HQ is opening their doors to their highest-level trading programs during Mastermind Week (September 8-12). For five days only, you'll get unprecedented access to the Inner Circle, Mastermind Group, and Trading U—programs that typically require significant investment. 

What You'll Experience: 

• Inner Circle Trading Lab: Live market analysis with professional traders (Mon, Tue, Fri @ 9am ET) 

• Inner Circle Weekly Meetup: Real-time trade setups and market insights (Mon @ 7pm ET) 

• Mastermind Group: Interactive coaching sessions with the full WBHQ team (Tue @ 8pm ET) 

• Trading U: Proven strategies from 25+ year veteran Robert Roy (Wed @ 8pm ET) 

• Trading Coaches Playbook: Roundtable discussions with fellow serious traders (Fri @ 12pm ET) 

This isn't about selling you anything—it's about showing you exactly how professional traders approach the markets. You'll see real strategies, real trades, and real results from traders who've been doing this for decades. 

Perfect if you're: 

• Struggling to identify high-probability setups 

• Unsure which strategies work in different market conditions 

• Looking to learn from experienced, profitable traders 

• Ready to move beyond theory into real-world application 

Seven free sessions. Zero obligation. Maximum value. 

Claim your free access to Mastermind Week here 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Macy’s, Inc. (M) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• Salesforce (CRM) - Wednesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Buffett’s basically telling us to stop wishing for 10-baggers and start acting like traders who actually earn them. In markets, “deserve” means you did the homework — you’ve got your risk plan, your levels marked, and your stops set tighter than a toddler clutching Halloween candy. Most people want market riches without market discipline. Spoiler: that’s like wanting six-pack abs while eating Doritos in bed. Trading pays those who prepare, not those who pray.