The Trading Post | 10.22.25

Good morning,

Defense stocks blast higher on raised guidance, Netflix faceplants on a Brazilian tax mess, gold and silver implode in their worst drop since 2013, Trump reignites the U.S.–China tariff war, and markets somehow stay calm through day 22 of the government shutdown.

Discover how Brandon Wendell, CMT, simplifies futures trading for traders who want less stress, more flexibility, and a systematic approach that works—no matter your schedule. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 10.21.25 market close.

Market News

• Defense Stocks Soar: RTX jumped 8.7% after raising guidance on $37B in new orders, while GE Aerospace climbed 1.6%. Lockheed dipped 1.9% despite its own beat — proving not all missiles land profitably. Market Watch

• Netflix Crashes 6.8%: Earnings miss tied to a Brazil tax dispute tanked shares, dragging sentiment across tech ahead of Tesla and IBM reports. Reuters

• Gold & Silver Get Nuked: Gold plunged 5.3%, silver cratered 7.1% — their worst day in 12 years — as traders booked profits and optimism returned to global trade. Yahoo Finance

• Tariff Tantrum 2.0: Trump threatened 100%+ tariffs on Chinese imports, pushing total duties to 155% as Beijing weaponizes rare earth exports. Economic Times

• Markets Stay Chill: Despite the 22-day shutdown, the Dow rose 0.47% and VIX slipped to 17.9. Because apparently dysfunction is bullish now. USA Today

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Trade Futures the Simple Way 

If you've been looking for a trading approach that offers flexibility, lower stress, and works around your schedule—futures trading might be exactly what you need. 

Brandon Wendell, a Chartered Market Technician with over 20 years of professional futures trading experience, is hosting a free training that breaks down everything you need to know about trading futures successfully. 

In this training, you'll discover: 

The Key Differences Between Options and Futures – Learn why many traders are making the switch to futures and how the learning curve is easier than you think. 

How to Find High-Probability Candidates – Stop wasting time on dead-end positions. Brandon shows you his systematic approach to identifying the best opportunities. 

Position Management Strategies – Set up your trades for optimal results without tying up capital for extended periods. 

This training is perfect if you: 

• Want a less frantic alternative to fast-paced options trading 

• Have a day job and can't monitor markets constantly 

• Don't have a massive account but still want solid opportunities 

• Are tired of complicated strategies that don't deliver 

The futures market is open nearly 24 hours a day, meaning you can trade on your schedule—even at 3 AM if that works for you. Plus, with Brandon's simplified approach, you'll spend less time stressing over trades and more time executing with confidence. 

This is a completely free class with no credit card required. Reserve your spot now and see why thousands of traders trust Brandon's systematic approach to futures. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• AT&T Corp. (T) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) - Wednesday (BMO) 

• Alcoa, Inc. (AA) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) - Wednesday (AMC) 

• Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) - Wednesday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Markets evolve faster than TikTok trends — what worked yesterday is an obituary tomorrow. Jones isn’t talking about memorizing chart patterns or hoarding economic data; he’s talking about intellectual survival. The moment you stop learning, the market writes your eulogy in red candles.

The best traders aren’t know-it-alls — they’re know-more-every-day types. They devour data, study mistakes, and treat curiosity like capital. Because in trading, ignorance isn’t bliss — it’s expensive.