Let’s be honest. The last seven days were a bit of a rollercoaster. One minute you’re looking at a solid run in energy and discount retail, and the next, you’re watching a high-flying EV stock dump hard.

We wrapped up the week with a solid track record. Out of 7 closed trades, we walked away with 5 wins and 2 losses. That’s a 71% win rate. The average return was flat—mostly because the big winners balanced out the ones that didn’t work out. We held most of these for about 20 days, which is the sweet spot where price action usually settles into its rhythm.

The market has been busy. With the Fed still holding the cards on interest rates, the narrative is shifting from "growth at all costs" to "value with a side of stability." That’s exactly where you want to be right now.

Let’s break down what happened.

The Week in Review

We saw a mix of profitable exits and some tough lessons. Tesla was the headline act, but not for the reasons you might expect. We exited TSLA on Friday with a loss of 28.5%. It was painful to watch the price drop from our entry at $441.41 to the exit at $320.72. The fundamentals are messy right now, and the valuation just didn't support the price action anymore.

On the flip side, we found some real winners. Ross Stores gave us a nice pop, closing up +12.6% over 16 days. We bought in around $208.47 and exited at $237.30. That’s the kind of consistent compounding you want in your portfolio. DoorDash (DASH) was quieter, but a +2.8% gain over 25 days is still a win when you’re dealing with volatile consumer tech.

Energy played a huge role in our profitability this week. Vistra Corp was the star here. We held it for just 3 days—a lightning-fast trade—but it was a clean +5.3% exit from $150.36 to $160.11. Similarly, Chevron (CVX) held up strong, delivering an 8.2% return over 20 days. When energy prices are choppy, you want names that can pivot, and Chevron showed it can.

We also managed to capture some smaller gains in Digital Realty Trust (DLR), which finished up 0.8% over 13 days. And while Seagate Technology (STX) stung a bit with a -1.4% loss over 12 days, it was a small bleed compared to the Tesla position.

Here is the full list of closed trades from the last 7 days:

  • TSLA: LOSS -28.5% over 50 days. Entry $441.41 → Exit $320.72
  • ROST: WIN +12.6% over 16 days. Entry $208.47 → Exit $237.30
  • DASH: WIN +2.8% over 25 days. Entry $167.69 → Exit $174.43
  • VST: WIN +5.3% over 3 days. Entry $150.36 → Exit $160.11
  • DLR: WIN +0.8% over 13 days. Entry $176.02 → Exit $179.51
  • STX: LOSS -1.4% over 12 days. Entry $863.62 → Exit $861.71
  • CVX: WIN +8.2% over 20 days. Entry $174.08 → Exit $190.50

What’s Happening Now

The portfolio is sitting tight with 56 open positions. The signals are coming in thick and fast, which is exactly what we look for. We have some strong BUY signals hitting the radar, particularly in defense and utilities.

Lockheed Martin just fired a BUY signal. It’s a classic safe-haven play, and at $582.60, it’s sitting at a level where the risk/reward looks attractive. We also saw a BUY in Ameren Corp, a utility play at $113.78. These are the kinds of positions that help buffer you when the tech sector gets jittery.

On the other side of the fence, we have some SELL signals. Tesla and Google (GOOGL) are both flashing sell signals. These aren't random churn; these are exits based on structural shifts in their respective markets. When you see a high-conviction SELL like GOOGL, you listen.

What to Watch

Here is the breakdown on the tickers we just closed or are currently signaling. I’ve dug into the news so you know why the signal fired.

TSLA (Tesla Inc.)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $313.03 We exited this at a loss. Tesla has been struggling to justify its massive market cap as competition heats up in the EV space and margins on older models compress. Recent news has focused on production challenges and the company's pivot toward autonomous driving, but the stock price hasn't caught up to the operational realities. The sell signal suggests the technicals are flashing a warning that the downtrend is intact.

ROST (Ross Stores Inc.)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $238.89 We took a nice win here. Ross operates as a closeout retailer, and it’s been a beneficiary of consumers trading down to save money. The stock closed up significantly on our exit. The sell signal appears as the stock tests resistance levels; it’s a classic case of taking profit before the discount retail rally runs out of steam.

DASH (DoorDash Inc.)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $172.91 We held this for a month and booked a modest 2.8% gain. DoorDash has been working through a tough macro environment where delivery fees are under pressure. The sell signal is likely a rotation play—investors are moving capital out of high-multiple growth names into more established value plays, and DoorDash was the first to go.

VST (Vistra Corp)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $163.38 This was the fastest trade of the week. Vistra is an energy and power generation company that benefits heavily from fluctuations in natural gas and electricity prices. The +5.3% gain over just three days came as energy markets stabilized after a volatile period. The sell signal triggers when the momentum in the energy sector shifts, locking in that quick profit.

DLR (Digital Realty Trust)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $199.08 We exited with a small gain of 0.8%. DLR owns data centers, making it a play on the digital economy and AI infrastructure. We caught a small uptick in the broader tech rotation, but the sell signal suggests the rally might be pausing. With interest rates a factor, REITs like DLR are sensitive to rate hikes, and the signal reflects a wait-and-see approach.

STX (Seagate Technology)

Current Signal: None Listed (Closed) | Current Price: N/A We closed this with a tiny -1.4% loss. Seagate makes hard drives, a business that is cyclical and sensitive to consumer electronics demand. The trade was cut short because the storage market is currently in a trough, and the stock hasn't found a bottom yet. It’s a hold at your own risk, but we moved on to better setups.

CVX (Chevron Corp)

Current Signal: None Listed (Closed) | Current Price: N/A We walked away with an 8.2% win here. Chevron is a massive integrated oil and gas company. It’s been outperforming many of its peers because it generates steady cash flow from both production and refining. The sell signal likely came as oil prices pulled back slightly, removing some of the premium in the stock price.

LMT (Lockheed Martin)

Current Signal: BUY | Current Price: $582.60 We are buying the dip here. Lockheed builds fighter jets and defense systems, making it a direct beneficiary of government spending and geopolitical tension. At $582.60, the stock is trading at a reasonable valuation for a company with a steady, predictable cash flow stream. The buy signal confirms we’re entering a position before the next earnings report.

GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.)

Current Signal: SELL | Current Price: $319.74 We have a sell signal on Google. Despite being a cash printing machine, the stock has been lagging the broader market recently due to regulatory headwinds and competition in the search and ad space. The sell signal is a defensive move to protect capital while the regulatory environment remains uncertain.

AEE (Ameren Corp)

Current Signal: BUY | Current Price: $113.78 We are initiating a position here. Ameren is a utility holding company, which means it provides electricity and gas to residential and commercial customers. These stocks are boring, but they pay solid dividends and tend to hold up well during market crashes. The buy signal is a bet on stability and yield in a turbulent environment.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Daloop is a research tool, not investment advice.

If you want to see the full trade ledger—every win and every loss, along with the current open positions—it's all on the dashboard.