The Trading Post | 10.23.25

Good morning,

Trump sanctioned Russia’s oil giants, sending crude up 5%+, Tesla and IBM stumbled on earnings, quantum stocks soared on government stake rumors, Molina imploded on another guidance cut, and gold had its worst day since 2013.

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 10.22.25 market close.

Market News

• Oil Rockets 5%+ After Trump Sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil: Sweeping sanctions on Russia’s energy behemoths jolted oil higher as traders priced in lost supply. Brent hit $66, WTI broke $60. Expect more volatility in XLE and oil majors like XOM and CVX. Yahoo Finance

• Tech Gets Hammered: Tesla missed on EPS despite record revenue, while IBM slid 7% as Red Hat growth cooled. Add renewed US-China export curbs, and you’ve got a perfect storm. Market Beat

• Quantum Mania: IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave surged double digits on reports the US could take equity stakes in quantum firms. Expect wild swings; QTUM ETF offers a calmer ride. Reuters

• Healthcare Wreck: Molina (MOH) cratered 20% after slashing profit guidance again, dragging peers like CNC, OSCR, and UNH down. Reuters

A Message From Wealth Builder 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

• Blackstone (BX) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) - Thursday (BMO) 

• PG&E Corp. (PCG) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) - Thursday (BMO) 

• T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) - Thursday (BMO) 

• Ford Motor Company (F) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Intel Corp. (INTC) - Thursday (AMC) 

• Western Union Company (WU) - Thursday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Traders live and die by results, not good intentions. The market doesn’t care if your trade idea made sense at the time — only whether your P&L line is green or bleeding. Same goes for Fed policy, corporate “restructurings,” or your latest options strategy: all brilliant in theory until the chart says otherwise. In trading (and in economics), reality always has the final vote — and it doesn’t grade on effort.