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The key takeaway? VWAP acted as dynamic resistance, and trading below it—even in a strong market—gave us the confidence to take a countertrend position.
Also tracking similar setups: AMZN, GOOGL, META, AMD, and QQQ, all hovering below session VWAP levels.
“You’re not trying to fight the trend—you’re using VWAP to find stocks that are already telling you where the pressure is.”
📌 Another great reminder of how VWAP can anchor trades and give intraday structure, even in volatile sessions.
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Today's Trading Recap
📰 Market Recap – April 23, 2025
Tech Leads Gains, But Traders Stay Cautious Amid Earnings and Economic Crosscurrents
Today’s market session saw choppy price action that ultimately resolved higher. The Nasdaq led gains, fueled by continued strength in mega-cap tech ahead of key earnings reports.
A better-than-expected flash PMI report set the tone early, pointing to resilience in both the manufacturing and services sectors. This lent a tailwind to risk assets at the open, though concerns about persistent inflationary pressure and upcoming PCE data kept buying in check during midday trade.
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta saw increased volume and volatility as traders positioned ahead of earnings. Microsoft in particular became a focal point in intraday trading, with clean technical reactions at volume-weighted average price (VWAP) levels providing short-term opportunities.
Meanwhile, semiconductors and AI-related names rebounded after a brief pullback yesterday, helping lift broader sentiment. The 10-year yield held steady, reducing pressure on growth names and allowing equities to stretch higher into the afternoon.
Sector Highlights:
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Tech (XLK): Led by NVDA, MSFT, and META, strong into earnings
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Financials (XLF): Flat, awaiting additional bank guidance
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Energy (XLE): Slight laggards as oil prices pulled back from recent highs
As we head into the heart of earnings season, expect volatility around individual names to increase, with major indices remaining highly reactive to both company-specific results and macroeconomic releases.
Key catalysts to watch: Alphabet and Meta earnings, Thursday’s jobless claims, and Friday’s PCE inflation report.
Today's War Room Opportunities
April 23, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AAPL | Long | 204.72 | 204.10 | 206.78 | 206.78 | 2.06 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | APH | Short | 74.70 | 75.40 | 73.72 | 73.72 | 0.98 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Long | 252.80 | 252.55 | 254.80 | 252.8 | 0 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | NVDA | Short | 103.39 | 103.70 | 102.85 | 103.7 | -0.31 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | TSLA | Long | 252.80 | 252.50 | 254.80 | 254.80 | 2 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | MSFT | Short | 377.85 | 378.20 | 376.37 | 376.37 | 1.48 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | NVDA | Short | 104.25 | 104.55 | 103.50 | 103.5 | 0.75 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | QQQ | Long | 453.20 | 452.80 | 458.45 | 458.45 | 5.25 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | MSFT | Short | 377.85 | 378.20 | 376.37 | 376.37 | 1.48 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | NVDA | Long | 103.39 | 103.20 | 104.02 | 103.2 | -0.19 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 13.5 | ||||||
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