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Today's War Room Trading Recap
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Trading Recap Focus Video
🎥 First Solar Trade Breakdown – Advanced Entry Logic in Action
In this War Room session, Adrian walks traders through a textbook setup on First Solar (FSLR) using advanced techniques from the 2SD Opening Gap Mastery Course—a key add-on for Boot Camp members ready to go beyond the basics.
This video dives into:
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How to spot early signs of weakness using order flow dynamics and price stalling at resistance.
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How to identify a pre-trigger entry using threshold levels like $191.71, with a tight stop on the other side of resistance.
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Why a quick-thinking mindset is critical when watching multiple symbols—especially on volatile openers like FSLR.
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The use of volume by price analysis and cluster zones to set realistic targets and spot likely reversal zones.
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A real-world look at how bracket orders work in fast-moving stocks, and why partial fills still count as a win.
Even though the full extension didn’t materialize, the trade played out with precision, giving a clean profit window before fading. This breakdown is a masterclass in reading price action and layering in advanced entries with sound logic and discipline.
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, U.S. stock markets displayed mixed performance, driven by a combination of easing inflation and developments in the technology sector.
Market Performance:
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S&P 500: Gained 0.7%, closing at 5,886.55, effectively erasing its year-to-date losses.
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Nasdaq Composite: Rose 1.6% to 19,010.08, propelled by strong performances in AI and technology stocks.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: Declined by 0.6%, settling at 42,140.43, primarily due to a significant drop in UnitedHealth Group shares.WSJ+3AP News+3Investopedia+3
Key Drivers:
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Inflation Data: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed a 0.2% increase, bringing the annual rate down to 2.3%. This unexpected slowdown in inflation bolstered investor confidence, suggesting potential flexibility for the Federal Reserve regarding future interest rate decisions.
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Technology Sector Momentum: Companies like Nvidia experienced notable gains, with Nvidia’s stock rising 5.6% following a substantial AI chip deal with Saudi Arabia. Other tech firms, including Palantir and Super Micro Computer, also saw significant stock increases, contributing to the Nasdaq’s upward movement.
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Trade Developments: Positive signals regarding U.S.-China trade relations, including a 90-day tariff truce, further supported market optimism.Investor’s Business Daily+1Investopedia+1
While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq benefited from these factors, the Dow’s decline was largely attributed to UnitedHealth Group’s 17.8% stock drop after the company suspended its financial forecast and announced a leadership change.
Today's War Room Opportunities
May 13, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
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| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | IGT | Long | 15.70 | 15.50 | 16.00 | 16 | 0.3 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | FSLR | Short | 184.29 | 185.35 | 180.85 | 180.85 | 3.44 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | SE | Short | 151.89 | 152.89 | 150.37 | 150.37 | 1.52 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | ARWR | Short | 15.29 | 15.80 | 14.91 | 14.91 | 0.38 |
| Manz AAPL Live | AAPL | Long | 209.30 | 209.00 | 210.40 | 210.40 | 1.1 |
| Manz Plaz XRV | CBRL | Long | 52.02 | 52.02 | 53.03 | 53.03 | 1.01 |
| Manz Plaz STW | AWK | Short | 137.76 | 138.62 | 136.47 | 136.47 | 1.29 |
| Manz Plaz STW | AMT | Short | 206.82 | 207.81 | 205.34 | 205.34 | 1.48 |
| Manz Plaz STW | LEA | Short | 94.31 | 94.85 | 93.50 | 94.85 | -0.54 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | MSFT | Long | 448.50 | 448.15 | 449.10 | 449.1 | 0.6 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 10.58 | ||||||
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