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Today's War Room Trading Recap
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Trading Recap Focus Video
In this War Room recap, we break down a textbook 2SD Opening Gap setup on Cloudflare (ticker: NET) that delivered $4/share in profits. Adrian walks you through the morning trade—from the gap higher and second-bar trap door entry to the Fibonacci-based target zones and discretionary re-entry opportunity after the 10:00 a.m. mark.
If you’ve been through the Boot Camp, this is a perfect real-time example of the concepts you’ve learned. And if you’re new to this strategy, you’ll see exactly how disciplined gap trading can yield consistent results when you follow the plan.
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
On Friday, May 9, 2025, U.S. stock markets opened with modest gains, buoyed by optimism surrounding international trade developments. The previous day’s announcement of a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement, which expanded agricultural access and reduced certain tariffs, contributed to positive investor sentiment. Additionally, President Trump’s suggestion of potentially lowering tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 80% ahead of upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland further fueled market enthusiasm.
However, the market’s upward momentum was tempered by uncertainties regarding the extent of tariff reductions and their potential economic impact. Investors remained cautious, awaiting concrete outcomes from the anticipated trade negotiations. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite hovered near flat, reflecting a cautious stance among traders.
In corporate news, Cloudflare (NET) shares surged after the company reported a 27% year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue, beating analyst expectations. Conversely, Expedia (EXPE) stock declined following disappointing earnings and a reduced full-year outlook, attributed to weaker-than-expected U.S. travel demand.
Bitcoin continued its upward trajectory, surpassing $103,000, driven by easing tariff uncertainties and increased investor confidence.
Overall, while positive trade developments provided a lift to markets, lingering uncertainties kept gains in check as investors awaited further clarity from upcoming negotiations.
Today's War Room Opportunities
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | AMN | Short | 22.90 | 23.50 | 22.50 | 22.50 | 0.4 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | NET | Short | 133.50 | 135.40 | 132.40 | 132.40 | 1.1 |
| Manz Planz ATH | KD | Long | 37.01 | 36.31 | 38.06 | ||
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | MSFT | Long | 436.43 | 435.85 | 437.22 | 437.22 | 0.79 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | QQQ | Short | 488.38 | 489.05 | 487.50 | 487.5 | 0.88 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | QQQ | Short | 488.38 | 489.05 | 487.50 | 489.05 | -0.67 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Long | 296.55 | 295.00 | 298.05 | 298.05 | 1.5 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 4 | ||||||
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