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Happy Friday, traders! We wrapped up a strong morning in the War Room with several clean opportunities—especially for those who were watching the spreadsheet closely early in the session. I had to step away by 11:30, but by then, the best trades of the day had already played out.
The standout setups came from a sideways, channeling market—my favorite environment for structured midday trades. Tesla (TSLA) offered two textbook short entries:
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First Short: Off the $337.87 resistance zone, we saw hesitation and a clean rejection, offering a move down to VWAP around $337.00.
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Second Short: A retest of the $338.39 level provided a second intraday short opportunity—same range, same clean execution.
Both trades followed our “in-the-box” strategy for high-probability reversals within clearly defined intraday ranges. And as expected, a third test pushed through, offering insight into range exhaustion.
Later in the session (after I signed off), a nice move set up at the pivot—$339.90 down to $338.39. Even if you missed it live, it’s worth studying the sequence for future setups.
Lastly, there was a higher-range play around $342.93 from Thursday’s session that repeated today. I didn’t catch it personally, but it reinforced how powerful previous session ranges can be when we’re trending below pivots.
All in all, it was a great way to head into the long weekend. I’ll see you back in the War Room on Tuesday. Have a restful and safe Memorial Day!
—Adrian
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
On Friday, May 23, 2025, U.S. markets closed lower as escalating trade tensions and tariff threats from former President Donald Trump unsettled investors ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Key Market Movers
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Tariff Announcements: Trump proposed a 50% tariff on European Union imports starting June 1 and a 25% tariff on smartphones manufactured outside the U.S., directly impacting companies like Apple.
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Apple Stock Decline: Apple’s stock fell 3%, marking its eighth consecutive day of losses, amid concerns over the proposed tariffs. .
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Nuclear Energy Stocks Surge: Conversely, nuclear energy companies saw gains after Trump signed executive orders to boost the industry, leading to significant stock rises among uranium and nuclear firms. .
Weekly Performance
All major U.S. indexes posted weekly losses:
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S&P 500: Down 2.5%
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 2.2%
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Nasdaq Composite: Down 2.5%
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Russell 2000: Down 3.5% .
Year-to-date, all four indexes are in negative territory, with the Russell 2000 showing the most significant decline
Today's War Room Opportunities
May 23, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL a Day | AAPL | Long | 193.68 | 193.10 | 195.80 | 195.80 | 2.12 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | FRO | Short | 17.68 | 17.95 | 17.54 | 17.54 | 0.14 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | DECK | Long | 98.48 | 96.80 | 99.23 | 99.23 | 0.75 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | BAH | Long | 108.70 | 105.95 | 111.00 | 111.00 | 2.3 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz | INTU | Short | 724.07 | 730.07 | 719.42 | 719.42 | 4.65 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AMZN | Short | 201.36 | 201.95 | 200.85 | 200.90 | 0.46 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | META | Short | 629.55 | 630.43 | 628.03 | 628.03 | 1.52 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Short | 337.85 | 338.90 | 337.00 | 337 | 0.85 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Short | 338.35 | 338.90 | 337.00 | 338.9 | -0.55 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 12.24 | ||||||
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