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Trading Recap Focus Video
This video breaks down a real-time trade setup on Apple (AAPL), focusing on a short opportunity triggered by an “infill fly” pattern. The key levels under observation are $211.97 (resistance), $211.75–$211.57 (support zone), and $211.31 (VWAP retest level).
Price had initially moved lower, reclaimed the VWAP, and is now showing modest bullish momentum as the VWAP slopes higher. However, due to recent price action and a 50% Fibonacci retracement, the bias leans slightly bearish.
The analysis combines VWAP, Fibonacci levels, and volume-by-price data to assess ease of movement, identifying a low-volume zone between $212 and $212.50 as a potential breakout or breakdown area. The takeaway: trade decisions should be based on a confluence of technical indicators and recent price behavior to improve probabilities.
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
Stock Market Recap – May 15, 2025
U.S. markets closed mixed today as investors reacted to a blend of corporate earnings, economic data, and sector-specific news.
Major Index Performance:
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Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.41% to 42,222.44.
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S&P 500 gained 0.34%, closing at 5,912.79.
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Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.02% to 19,142.20.
Key Market Drivers:
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Cisco Systems jumped nearly 6% after raising its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong demand in AI and networking solutions.
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UnitedHealth Group dropped 13% following reports of a federal criminal investigation into its Medicare Advantage operations, despite the company stating it hadn’t been notified of any such probe.
Economic Data:
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Retail Sales for April rose by 0.1%, in line with expectations.
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Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly fell 0.5% in April, pointing to potential easing of inflation at the wholesale level.
Sector Performance:
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Healthcare lagged due to the sharp selloff in UnitedHealth, which dragged down related stocks.
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Energy declined as oil prices fell more than 2% on speculation that increased global supply could result from diplomatic progress with Iran.
Overall Sentiment:
Investors remained cautiously optimistic, weighing solid earnings from select names against concerns about regulatory scrutiny and global trade developments.
Today's War Room Opportunities
May 15, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | WMS | Long | 110.25 | 108.43 | 112.26 | 111.45 | 1.2 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | BOOT | Short | 155.34 | 155.94 | 153.92 | 153.92 | 1.42 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | WMT | Long | 93.06 | 92.58 | 93.81 | 93.81 | 0.75 |
| Manz 2SD Gapz LIVE | NTES | Short | 120.61 | 121.76 | 119.61 | 121.76 | -1.15 |
| Manz Planz ATH | TOL | Short | 104.64 | 105.37 | 102.77 | 104.64 | 0 |
| Manz Vol Bandz Planz | MSFT | Long | 452.01 | 451.60 | 453.56 | 453.09 | 1.08 |
| Manz Vol Bandz Planz | MSFT | Long | 452.01 | 451.60 | 453.56 | 452.61 | 0.6 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | META | Short | 651.98 | 652.31 | 650.71 | 652.31 | -0.33 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | MSFT | Long | 454.30 | 453.95 | 455.15 | 453.95 | -0.35 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AAPL | Short | 211.97 | 212.25 | 211.57 | 211.60 | 0.37 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AAPL | Short | 211.97 | 212.25 | 211.57 | 211.57 | 0.4 |
| Manz Vol Bandz LIVE | AAPL | Short | 211.57 | 211.77 | 211.31 | 211.31 | 0.26 |
| Manz Vol Bandz Planz | NVDA | Long | 134.65 | 134.35 | 135.30 | 134.35 | -0.3 |
| Manz Vol Bandz Planz | NVDA | Short | 134.35 | 135.80 | 133.8/2 | 135.8 | -1.45 |
| Total Per Share Traded | 3.22 | ||||||
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