Every market-moving alert Trade The Post sent during the week of Aug 10 – Aug 16, 2026: the exact
tickers, the direction we called and how they moved. Our best call that week peaked at +34.73%
(Elon Musk).
“Elon Musk and Jensen Huang’s New Partnership Could Create the Next Era of Technology - 24/7 Wall St.
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang’s New Partnership Could Create the Next Era of Technology 24/7 Wall St.”
💡 A reported partnership between Elon Musk and Jensen Huang could significantly boost AI and technology sectors, benefiting companies like NVIDIA and potentially Tesla.
“Todd Blanche, the newly confirmed attorney general, refused to pledge that he would always act independently of the White House during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. - facebook.com
Todd Blanche, the newly confirmed atto”
💡 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's refusal to pledge independence from the White House could increase political uncertainty, negatively impacting broad market sentiment and potentially leading to a flight to safety.
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 6/10▼ −0.75% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
LONG$SHProShares Short S&P500conf 6/10▲ +0.75% expectedBuy $31.98 → Sell $32.43▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
LONG$TLTiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETFconf 5/10▲ +0.5% expectedBuy $82.04 → Sell $83.07▲ 1.26% · +$1.26 per $100
Pete Hegseth
“Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drills - Axios
Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drills Axios”
💡 President Trump's directive to cut U.S.-South Korea military drills could reduce defense spending and potentially increase geopolitical risk in the region, affecting defense contractors and South Korean equities.
SHORT$LMTLockheed Martin Corporationconf 6/10▼ −1.5% expectedBuy $608.68 → Sell $569.20▲ 6.49% · +$6.49 per $100
NEUTRAL$EWJiShares MSCI Japan ETFconf 4/10no clear movetracking…
Todd Blanche
“Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House - AOL.com
Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House AOL.com”
💡 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's refusal to pledge independence from the White House could raise concerns about political interference, potentially increasing market uncertainty and impacting sectors sensitive to regulatory stability.
LONG$SHProShares Short S&P500conf 7/10▲ +0.85% expectedBuy $31.98 → Sell $32.43▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▼ −0.6% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
SHORT$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 4/10▼ −1% expectedBuy $58.16 → Sell $57.42▲ 1.27% · +$1.27 per $100
“Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea. These exercises are not only costly,”
💡 Trump's instruction to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea could reduce defense spending and signal a shift in geopolitical alliances, while his comment on Iran denuclearization adds uncertainty.
SHORT$LMTLockheed Martin Corporationconf 6/10▼ −1.2% expectedBuy $608.68 → Sell $569.20▲ 6.49% · +$6.49 per $100
SHORT$ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETFconf 6/10▼ −0.9% expectedBuy $253.22 → Sell $245.25▲ 3.15% · +$3.15 per $100
NEUTRAL$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10no clear movetracking…
Donald J. Trump
“Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in ”
💡 Trump's praise for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement suggests increased stability and cooperation in the Middle East, potentially benefiting defense contractors and oil markets.
LONG$USOUnited States Oil Fund, LPconf 7/10▲ +0.9% expectedBuy $126.60 → Sell $133.36▲ 5.34% · +$5.34 per $100
LONG$LMTLockheed Martin Corporationconf 6/10▲ +1.2% expectedBuy $608.68 → Sell $612.75▲ 0.67% · +$0.67 per $100
LONG$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▲ +0.4% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $778.25▲ 0.25% · +$0.25 per $100
Kevin Warsh
“Markets Are Starting To Doubt Kevin Warsh Will Raise Rates - thewealthadvisor.com
Markets Are Starting To Doubt Kevin Warsh Will Raise Rates thewealthadvisor.com”
💡 Market sentiment suggests the Federal Reserve may not raise rates, which is bullish for equities and bearish for the dollar.
LONG$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▲ +0.6% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $778.25▲ 0.25% · +$0.25 per $100
“Todd Blanche declines pledging to run DOJ independent of Trump - MS NOW
Todd Blanche declines pledging to run DOJ independent of Trump MS NOW”
💡 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's refusal to pledge independence from Trump could signal political influence over the DOJ, potentially increasing regulatory uncertainty and risk for companies, particularly those in sectors prone to government scrutiny.
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▼ −0.65% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
SHORT$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 4/10▼ −0.7% expectedBuy $58.16 → Sell $57.42▲ 1.27% · +$1.27 per $100
SHORT$ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETFconf 4/10▼ −0.5% expectedBuy $253.22 → Sell $246.21▲ 2.76% · +$2.76 per $100
Elon Musk
“Elon Musk Can't Sell SpaceX Stock Until June 2027 -- But 6 Billion More Shares Could Flood the Market Before Then - Yahoo Finance
Elon Musk Can't Sell SpaceX Stock Until June 2027 -- But 6 Billion More Shares Could Flood the Market Before ”
💡 Report suggests a potential flood of SpaceX shares could impact private market valuations, indirectly affecting Tesla due to Musk's intertwined finances and focus.
“Elon Musk Can't Sell SpaceX Stock Until June 2027 -- But 6 Billion More Shares Could Flood the Market Before Then - The Motley Fool
Elon Musk Can't Sell SpaceX Stock Until June 2027 -- But 6 Billion More Shares Could Flood the Market Befor”
💡 The report about potential SpaceX share dilution and Elon Musk's inability to sell until 2027 could negatively impact investor sentiment towards his other public ventures, particularly Tesla, due to perceived liquidity constraints and future capital needs.
“AG Todd Blanche says ‘of course’ he’ll listen to Trump’s opinion on prosecutions: Full interview - NBC News
AG Todd Blanche says ‘of course’ he’ll listen to Trump’s opinion on prosecutions: Full interview NBC News”
💡 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's statement about listening to Trump's opinion on prosecutions could introduce political uncertainty into the justice system, potentially affecting sectors sensitive to regulatory stability and rule of law.
NEUTRAL$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 4/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 4/10no clear movetracking…
“SpaceX is Planning to Spend Up to $500 Billion on Data Centers. Here's Why Elon Musk is Pushing All-In - 24/7 Wall St.
SpaceX is Planning to Spend Up to $500 Billion on Data Centers. Here's Why Elon Musk is Pushing All-In 24/7 Wall St.”
💡 SpaceX's reported plan to spend up to $500 billion on data centers suggests a massive increase in demand for AI infrastructure, benefiting semiconductor and data center equipment providers.
“Albanese’s AI whisperer set to outline demands of Anthropic, OpenAI - afr.com
Albanese’s AI whisperer set to outline demands of Anthropic, OpenAI afr.com”
💡 Australia's AI policy demands on Anthropic and OpenAI could influence the global AI regulatory landscape, potentially affecting U.S.-listed AI infrastructure and software companies.
NEUTRAL$CBA.AXCommonwealth Bank of Australiaconf 4/10no clear movetracking…
Federal Reserve
“AI productivity reveals a way out of inflation crunch - Knoxville News Sentinel
AI productivity reveals a way out of inflation crunch Knoxville News Sentinel”
💡 Reports suggest AI-driven productivity could ease inflation, potentially leading to a more dovish Fed stance and benefiting growth stocks.
LONG$XLKState Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 6/10▲ +1.1% expectedBuy $190.01 → Sell $191.75▲ 0.92% · +$0.92 per $100
SHORT$TBTProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasuryconf 6/10▼ −0.9% expectedBuy $38.48 → Sell $37.28▲ 3.12% · +$3.12 per $100
LONG$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▲ +0.6% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $778.25▲ 0.25% · +$0.25 per $100
Kevin Warsh
“The Odds for a September Fed Rate Hike Plunged to 25%. Here's Why the Betting Markets Might Be Wrong - 24/7 Wall St.
The Odds for a September Fed Rate Hike Plunged to 25%. Here's Why the Betting Markets Might Be Wrong 24/7 Wall St.”
💡 A news report suggests betting markets are underestimating the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike, which could lead to market volatility if a hike occurs.
LONG$TBTProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasuryconf 7/10▲ +1.8% expectedBuy $38.48 → Sell $39.81▲ 3.47% · +$3.47 per $100
LONG$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 6/10▲ +0.7% expectedBuy $58.16 → Sell $58.26▲ 0.18% · +$0.18 per $100
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▼ −0.6% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
“This Week in Tesla: Elon Musk's Financial Windfall, EV Sales Fall and More - Benzinga
This Week in Tesla: Elon Musk's Financial Windfall, EV Sales Fall and More Benzinga”
💡 Reports of falling EV sales for Tesla could negatively impact TSLA stock.
SHORT$DRIVGlobal X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETFconf 7/10▼ −1% expectedBuy $36.09 → Sell $34.38▲ 4.76% · +$4.76 per $100
Donald J. Trump
“Trump Effect: Prescription Drug Prices Fall At Record-Breaking Pace: https://www. breitbart.com/economy/2026/08/ 12/trump-effect-prescription-drug-prices-fall-for-fifth-month-this-year/”
💡 Trump's post, citing a Breitbart article, claims prescription drug prices are falling, which could pressure pharmaceutical company margins.
SHORT$XPHState Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETFconf 6/10▼ −1.5% expectedBuy $70.98 → Sell $69.66▲ 1.86% · +$1.86 per $100
“Trump wins legal battle to keep cheap imports subject to tariffs: https://www. axios.com/2026/08/13/trump-de- minimis-tariff-court”
💡 Trump's legal victory to maintain tariffs on cheap imports is bullish for domestic manufacturers and logistics companies, while bearish for discount retailers and import-reliant businesses.
“Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfortable Leading Its AI Push. Here's What That Threshold Means for Shareholders. - The Globe and Mail
Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfor”
💡 Elon Musk's demand for 25% voting control of Tesla to lead its AI efforts creates uncertainty for shareholders, potentially leading to a sell-off in TSLA.
“Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfortable Leading Its AI Push. Here's What That Threshold Means for Shareholders. - The Globe and Mail
Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfor”
💡 Elon Musk's demand for 25% voting control of Tesla could lead to governance concerns and potential dilution for shareholders, creating uncertainty for TSLA.
“Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfortable Leading Its AI Push. Here's What That Threshold Means for Shareholders. - The Globe and Mail
Elon Musk Has Said He Wants 25% Voting Control of Tesla to Feel Comfor”
💡 Elon Musk's demand for 25% voting control of Tesla to lead its AI push creates uncertainty and potential dilution for shareholders, likely weighing on TSLA.
“Week Ahead On D-Street: US Fed Minutes, Crude Oil Prices, US-Iran Conflict To Drive Sensex, Nifty - NDTV Profit
Week Ahead On D-Street: US Fed Minutes, Crude Oil Prices, US-Iran Conflict To Drive Sensex, Nifty NDTV Profit”
💡 The upcoming week's market drivers include US Fed minutes, crude oil prices, and the US-Iran conflict, which will impact Indian indices Sensex and Nifty.
NEUTRAL$USOUnited States Oil Fund, LPconf 7/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 6/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$XLEState Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 6/10no clear movetracking…
“Elon Musk's Tesla Is Ending Sweden's Longest Strike by Buying Out Every Worker Still on It - Yahoo Finance
Elon Musk's Tesla Is Ending Sweden's Longest Strike by Buying Out Every Worker Still on It Yahoo Finance”
💡 Report suggests Tesla is ending the Swedish strike by buying out workers, which would be bullish for TSLA and potentially other companies facing labor disputes.
LONG$XRTState Street SPDR S&P Retail ETFconf 4/10▲ +0.7% expectedBuy $88.95 → Sell $89.29▲ 0.38% · +$0.38 per $100
LONG$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 3/10▲ +0.2% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $778.25▲ 0.25% · +$0.25 per $100
JD Vance
“JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran - cnn.com
JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran cnn.com”
💡 Reports suggest the Trump administration, including VP Vance, is shifting its stance on Iran, potentially increasing geopolitical uncertainty and impacting oil prices and defense stocks.
LONG$USOUnited States Oil Fund, LPconf 5/10▲ +1.3% expectedBuy $126.60 → Sell $132.25▲ 4.46% · +$4.46 per $100
LONG$XLEState Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 5/10▲ +0.9% expectedBuy $61.91 → Sell $63.72▲ 2.92% · +$2.92 per $100
LONG$ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETFconf 5/10▲ +0.7% expectedBuy $253.22 → Sell $256.26▲ 1.20% · +$1.20 per $100
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 4/10▼ −0.4% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
Cathie Wood
“Famed 'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Against Cathie Wood's ARKK Stock Market (KNXXZUKWeo) - Mshale
Famed 'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Against Cathie Wood's ARKK Stock Market (KNXXZUKWeo) Mshale”
💡 Michael Burry, known for 'The Big Short,' is betting against Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), signaling potential downside for its holdings.
“Harvard makes massive $2.2B SpaceX bet on Elon Musk's rocket company - foxbusiness.com
Harvard makes massive $2.2B SpaceX bet on Elon Musk's rocket company foxbusiness.com”
💡 Harvard's reported $2.2B investment in SpaceX is bullish for the company and its primary investor, Tesla, due to increased valuation and investor confidence.
“Global finance looks like a 'giant Jenga tower' propped up by a Japanese yen that's in deep trouble - fortune.com
Global finance looks like a 'giant Jenga tower' propped up by a Japanese yen that's in deep trouble fortune.com”
💡 Report from Fortune.com quotes Treasury Secretary Bessent's warning about global financial instability due to a weak Japanese Yen, suggesting a bearish outlook for global markets and a potential flight to safety.
LONG$TLTiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETFconf 7/10▲ +0.9% expectedBuy $82.04 → Sell $82.25▲ 0.26% · +$0.26 per $100
SHORT$FXYInvesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trustconf 6/10▼ −1.2% expectedBuy $57.58 → Sell $57.30▲ 0.49% · +$0.49 per $100
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▼ −0.6% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $724.50▲ 6.68% · +$6.68 per $100
Elon Musk
“SpaceX Stock Is Down 33% From Its High. Elon Musk Expects Revenue to Rise 53-Fold to $1 Trillion by 2030. - Yahoo Finance
SpaceX Stock Is Down 33% From Its High. Elon Musk Expects Revenue to Rise 53-Fold to $1 Trillion by 2030. Yahoo Finan”
💡 Elon Musk's ambitious revenue projection for SpaceX, if achieved, would significantly boost the value of its largest shareholder, Tesla.
LONG$ARKXARK Space & Defense Innovation ETFconf 4/10▲ +0.6% expectedBuy $34.86 → Sell $35.15▲ 0.83% · +$0.83 per $100
Elon Musk
“SpaceX Stock Is Down 33% From Its High. Elon Musk Expects Revenue to Rise 53-Fold to $1 Trillion by 2030. - The Motley Fool
SpaceX Stock Is Down 33% From Its High. Elon Musk Expects Revenue to Rise 53-Fold to $1 Trillion by 2030. The Motle”
💡 Elon Musk's ambitious revenue projection for SpaceX, if credible, could boost investor sentiment for his other publicly traded ventures, particularly Tesla, due to perceived shared innovation and future growth potential.
LONG$ARKWARK Next Generation Internet ETFconf 4/10▲ +0.6% expectedBuy $152.35 → Sell $154.76▲ 1.58% · +$1.58 per $100
Elon Musk
“Elon Musk's Tesla Is Ending Sweden's Longest Strike by Buying Out Every Worker Still on It - The Motley Fool
Elon Musk's Tesla Is Ending Sweden's Longest Strike by Buying Out Every Worker Still on It The Motley Fool”
💡 Report suggests Tesla is ending the Swedish strike by buying out workers, which would be bullish for TSLA by resolving a protracted labor dispute.
“Kevin Warsh's Fed Faces Split Verdict on Inflation Data: Sahm Notes 'Good News,' Schiff Says Calls Out 'Misleading' CPI Rise - finance.yahoo.com
Kevin Warsh's Fed Faces Split Verdict on Inflation Data: Sahm Notes 'Good News,' Schiff Says C”
💡 Conflicting views on inflation data from Fed Chair Warsh's tenure suggest ongoing market uncertainty, with some seeing positive signs and others warning of misleading CPI figures.
NEUTRAL$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 6/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$TLTiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETFconf 6/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$UUPInvesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fundconf 5/10no clear movetracking…
NEUTRAL$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 5/10no clear movetracking…
Donald J. Trump
“Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented”
💡 A Trump-linked crypto venture receiving bank status could boost investor confidence in the broader cryptocurrency market and related financial technology companies.
LONG$BKCHGlobal X Blockchain ETFconf 7/10▲ +3% expectedBuy $64.90 → Sell $66.93▲ 3.12% · +$3.12 per $100
Elon Musk
“Elon Musk Says SpaceX Has a Massive Competitive Advantage in AI That Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Can't Touch - The Motley Fool
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Has a Massive Competitive Advantage in AI That Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Can't Touch”
💡 Elon Musk claims SpaceX has a significant AI advantage, which could indirectly benefit Tesla and other AI-related investments.
“Nvidia's Secret $21 Billion SpaceX Windfall - How One Chip Deal Turned Into a Rocket Fortune - 24/7 Wall St.
Nvidia's Secret $21 Billion SpaceX Windfall - How One Chip Deal Turned Into a Rocket Fortune 24/7 Wall St.”
💡 A report suggests Nvidia received a $21 billion deal from SpaceX, indicating strong demand for AI chips and a significant revenue boost for NVDA.
“CEO Elon Musk Just Announced Great News for SpaceX Stock Investors - aol.com
CEO Elon Musk Just Announced Great News for SpaceX Stock Investors aol.com”
💡 A sensational headline claims Elon Musk announced good news for SpaceX investors, but SpaceX is not publicly traded, making the claim a rumor.
“Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Is Reshaping the Central Bank, but the Unintended Consequences of His Actions Can Derail Wall Street - aol.com
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Is Reshaping the Central Bank, but the Unintended Consequences of His Actions Can De”
💡 A news report suggests Fed Chair Warsh's actions could have unintended negative consequences for Wall Street, indicating potential market volatility.
SHORT$SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trustconf 5/10▼ −1.2% expectedBuy $776.34 → Sell $767.80▲ 1.10% · +$1.10 per $100
SHORT$XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETFconf 5/10▼ −1.3% expectedBuy $58.16 → Sell $57.42▲ 1.27% · +$1.27 per $100
Elon Musk
“Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders. - The Globe and Mail
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's Wh”
💡 The article discusses the implications of Elon Musk's ambitious pay package, requiring Tesla to reach an $8.5 trillion market cap, which implies significant future growth for shareholders.
“Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders. - The Globe and Mail
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's Wh”
💡 The article highlights the ambitious market cap targets Tesla needs to hit for Elon Musk's pay package, which could incentivize him to drive significant shareholder value.
“Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders. - finance.yahoo.com
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's Wha”
💡 Elon Musk's massive pay package incentivizes him to drive Tesla's market cap to $8.5 trillion, which is bullish for TSLA shareholders.