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BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The S&P 500 erases losses and turns green as US oil prices fall below $93/barrel.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Jeff Bezos is in talks to raise $100 billion for a new fund that would buy manufacturing companies and use AI to automate them, per WSJ.

Qatar calls for the US, Israel and Iran to immediately end the war.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US considers lifting some oil sanctions on Iran to keep prices down.

JUST IN: #Bitcoin crashes under $69,000

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇯🇵 President Trump and Japan’s Takaichi set to unveil $40,000,000,000 U.S. nuclear reactor project – Bloomberg.

BREAKING: Spot gold extends its selloff to -$400/oz on the day, now trading at $4,500/oz for the first time since February 2nd

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Treasury Secretary Bessent says "we'll see" if Kharg Island eventually becomes a US asset. Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil export.

BREAKING: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia says it reserves the right to military action against Iran.

JUST IN: 🛢️ Brent crude oil surges to $116 following strikes on oil refineries and gas plants in the Middle East.

@Wordsofrizdom @PropFirmTrader Really enjoyed this episode! Going to rewatch now 🔥

Marios, who returned 291% in the US Investing Championship, rejects the idea that traders should stick to just one style of trading. Instead, he blends them like a chef, using the same ingredients to create a completely different outcome. “You can incorporate so many styles that you learned along the way, in the right way.” And here’s where it gets uncomfortable: If you’re only using one style of trading, are you disciplined or just limited? The best traders don’t just follow rules; they adapt, combine, and evolve them. You’ve been told “stick to one” for so long you’ve never learned how to think for yourself. So what do you believe? Stick to one and stay consistent... or evolve and build your own edge? Full Episode Linked Below👇

BREAKING: ☢️ World Health Organization is preparing for the possibility of a nuclear incident if the Iran war escalates.

US government quietly purchases 'alien․gov' and 'aliens․gov' domains.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Fed Chair Jerome Powell says most Federal Reserve members do not expect interest rate hikes.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Losses across all three major US stock market indices exceed -1% on the day as Middle East tensions escalate and PPI Inflation hits 13 month high.

🇺🇸 Federal Reserve holds rates steady as policymakers weigh risks of new burst of inflation

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the US and Israel "will soon pay" for assassinating of Ali Larijani

JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia calls on US, Israel, and Iran to "immediately" end the war.

@Wordsofrizdom Loved this episode! Ted is far beyond his years 🔥

25-year-old portfolio manager Ted Zhang is already co-managing over $20M at Revere Asset Management; a firm overseeing ~$400M. No finance degree. No traditional path. Just skill, consistency... and putting himself out there. “Markets are just pattern recognition... but without risk management, you’ll give it all back.” Like many traders, Ted started in the 2020 bull run when everything felt easy. Then came the reality check. “By 2021, that is when it all ended” and his edge disappeared. He lost over 50–60%... and that’s when everything changed. He stepped back, studied the greats, and rebuilt his approach from the ground up, focusing not on entries, but on risk, process, and discipline. “Most people focus on charts... but the real edge is risk management and knowing when your strategy actually works.” Because the truth is: Trading isn’t about always being right... It's about surviving long enough to win. So the real question is: What would you do if your edge disappeared tomorrow? Would you adapt? Would you fall apart? Would YOU Survive? Timestamps: Managing $25 Million at 25 Years Old The Power of Real Market Experience Ted's Unconventional Path to Asset Management Networking, Personal Brand & Breaking Into the Industry Early Trading Journey & Lessons from Failure Managing Client Money vs. Personal Accounts Portfolio Construction, Capital Allocation & Benchmarks Trading Strategy, Timeframes & Sector Focus Risk Management, Position Sizing & Trade Exits Market Cycles & Learning from History Trading Environment: Teamwork, Feedback & Routine Habit Building, Mental Resilience & Self-Improvement Overcoming Drawdowns: Evolution as a Trader Theme Investing & Identifying Market Trends Stage Analysis & Timeless Market Principles Learning from the Greats: Books, Routine & Growth Mindset Success Principles, Philosophy & Last Words