The Trading Post | 10.30.25

October 30, 2025

Good morning,

Powell slammed the brakes on December rate-cut hopes, Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company in history, Big Tech earnings are splitting the Magnificent Seven, Trump and Xi declared a “partial peace” (whatever that means), and Apple + Amazon earnings tonight could set the tone for the rest of Q4.

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 10.29.25 market close.

Market News

  • Fed Chair Powell Douses December Rate-Cut Hopes.
    The Fed trimmed rates 0.25% as expected, but Powell reminded everyone “December is not a foregone conclusion — far from it.” Yields popped, the dollar flexed, and futures faded. CNBC

  • Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company.
    The AI boom refuses to chill as NVDA jumped 3.4%, hitting a milestone no company has ever reached. Bloomberg

  • Big Tech Earnings Split the Magnificent Seven.
    Alphabet crushed it (+6%) on $100B revenue. Meta cratered (-8%) thanks to a $15.9B tax hit. Microsoft slipped (-4%) on AI spend worries. Reuters

  • Trump–Xi Meeting Yields Limited Trade Truce.
    Tariffs on fentanyl-related goods halved; China delays rare-earth export controls. Trump rated the meeting “12 out of 10.” CNBC

  • Apple & Amazon Earnings on Deck.
    Apple expected $1.78 EPS / $102.2B revenue; iPhone 17 sales +14% vs prior launch. Amazon eyes $32.4B AWS revenue but lagging peers. Barron’s

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

  • Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • CIGNA Corp. (CI) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • KBR Inc (KBR) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • Mastercard Inc (MA) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • Roblox Corporation (RBLX) - Thursday (BMO) 

  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) - Thursday (AMC) 

  • Apple, Inc. (AAPL) - Thursday (AMC) 

  • Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) - Thursday (AMC) 

  • GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) - Thursday (AMC) 

  • Roku Inc (ROKU) - Thursday (AMC) 

  • Western Digital Corp. (WDC) - Thursday (AMC) 

Trade Ideas

Zscaler, Inc (ZS), Astera Labs, Inc (ALAB), Arista Networks, Inc (ANET), Constellation Energy Corp (CEG)

TransMedics Group, Inc (TMDX), Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR), Sea Limited (SE), Shake Shack, Inc (SHAK), Constellation Brands Inc (STZ)

Cheniere Energy, Inc (LNG), Marriot International (MAR), MongoDB, Inc (MDB), NRG Energy, Inc (NRG)

Datadog, Inc (DDOG), Robinhood Markets, Inc (HOOD), Kkr (KKR), Linde plc - Ordinary Shares (LIN)

Astera Labs Inc (ALAB), Arista Networks Inc (ANET), Constellation Energy Corp (CEG), CME Group Inc (CME)

Want to learn how we trade these? Learn the setup we call the “High Volatility Switchback” trade.

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Daily Moment of Zen

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The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists.

Benjamin Graham

Why It Matters:

Graham basically summed up the entire market cycle in one sentence — and roasted half of Twitter in the process. Optimists chase the top because “this time it’s different.” Pessimists panic-dump the bottom because “the system is broken.” The realist? They quietly fade both crowds. They’re the one selling covered calls into euphoria and selling puts when everyone’s screaming recession.

In trading terms, this quote isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about understanding sentiment. When the market’s drunk on hopium, tighten your stops. When it’s drowning in despair, grab your shopping list. The intelligent investor doesn’t fight emotion — they monetize it.