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The Payoff for Patience
Today’s Tesla session was a classic lesson in discipline over activity. Early in the day, we saw a solid short setup at the $442.11 pivot line, which offered a smooth move down to $437.86 — a clean, measured trade that rewarded those following the plan.
But the real highlight came late in the session. After hours of choppy, low-probability movement, patience finally paid off with an Infield Fly setup that developed precisely at the 38.2% and 50% Fibonacci retracement zone. The pattern aligned perfectly with the two-standard-deviation mean and prior support/resistance threshold, setting up a high-confidence short down to $434.21.
This trade served as a strong reminder that consistent profits come from waiting for the market to come to you, not from forcing trades. The best setups often appear just when most traders are ready to pack it in — and that’s exactly when discipline separates the pros from the rest.
Key Takeaway: In trading, patience isn’t just a virtue — it’s a strategy.
Market Highlights
Today's Trading Recap
📉 Market Recap & Key Drivers
Indices Take a Breather
After a strong run, U.S. equity benchmarks cooled today. The S&P 500 pulled back slightly, and both the Nasdaq and Dow slipped from recent highs. Reuters+2AP News+2 Investors appeared to pause and reassess after an extended streak of gains.
Gold Blasts Through $4,000
One of the biggest headlines: gold futures broke through $4,000/oz for the first time, driven by safe-haven demand in the face of mounting uncertainty. The move underscored growing fear beneath the surface of strength in equities.
Tech & AI Still Center Stage
Technology names extended some leadership, fueled by optimism around AI and strategic partnerships. AMD jumped on news of a supply deal with OpenAI, helping to anchor strength in the tech sector. IBM also gained on its AI tie-ups.
However, not every tech name held up — Tesla weighed heavily on discretionary sentiment, slipping on the announcement of lower-priced versions of its models.
Macro & Policy Under the Hood
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Fed expectations remain a key driver. With limited economic data due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, traders are banking on Fed speakers to offer direction.
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Political risk and global instability also played a role. The U.S. shutdown, political turmoil in France, and uncertainty in Japan added to investor jitters.
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Some commentators are warning that easier Fed policy could overheat asset markets and amplify existing excesses.
Bottom Line:
Today’s action felt like a reset more than a reversal — stocks paused, gold surged, and the balance of power rests on upcoming Fed commentary. Sentiment is more fragile than it appears, and tomorrow’s economic cues or central bank signals could swing things quickly.
Today's War Room Opportunities
October 7, 2025
| Plan | Symbol | Position | Entry | Stop | Target | Exit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz Bandz Planz | TSLA | Long | 447.87 | 449.00 | 451.9 | 451.9 | 4.03 |
| Manz Gapz | STZ | Short | 144.80 | 146.00 | 143.20 | 143.20 | 1.6 |
| Manz Planz ATH | LOW | Short | 240.43 | 241.85 | 238.67 | 238.67 | 1.76 |
| Manz Gapz | AEHR | Long | 23.4 | 23.3 | 24 | 24 | 0.6 |
| Manz Gapz | AMKR | Short | 32.14 | 32.45 | 31.8 | 31.8 | 0.34 |
| Manz Planz ATH | SKY | Short | 69.28 | 70.32 | 67.86 | 69.28 | 0 |
| Manz Planz ATH | SKY | Short | 69.28 | 70.32 | 67.86 | 67.86 | 1.42 |
| Manz Planz ATH | SCCO | Short | 129.72 | 130.75 | 128.28 | 128.28 | 1.44 |
| Manz Planz STW | AU | Short | 74.53 | 75.04 | 73.76 | 73.76 | 0.77 |
| PENDING TRADES WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW | Total Per Share Traded | 11.96 | |||||
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