This Week’s Moves Paid for Months of Insight — Here’s What Happened
This week showed exactly why it pays to follow the markets closely—and to position with discipline when others hesitate.
Let me walk you through what played out in real time, how the setups I highlighted early in the week unfolded, and how even a modest portfolio could’ve easily covered multiple months of paid insights—just from these ideas.
First, a reminder: nothing I write is financial advice. I’m not a licensed advisor. I share what I’m watching, how I interpret the market, and where I see interesting setups. You’re always responsible for your own decisions—and I encourage everyone to do their own research or consult a licensed professional.
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Monday: A Rotational Market With Opportunity
At the start of the week, we were coming off a pullback in tech. The mood was cautious—geopolitical tensions were rising, the Fed was holding its cards close, and rate cut hopes were cooling off.
But it wasn’t a bearish market—it was a rotating one. And that opens up chances if you’re sharp.
On Monday morning, I wrote about how the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) were holding higher lows, with energy, industrials, and defensive names leading. I highlighted several stocks I thought were showing clear strength:
GE ($239.37) looked poised for a breakout toward $250+
AMD ($128.24) was bouncing off support with upside into earnings
JPM ($275.00) was quietly strong as financials firmed up
SLB ($35.84) was supported by oil prices but near resistance
PG ($159.08) offered safety in the staples rotation
I also outlined the technical landscape for SPY and QQQ, as well as the macro picture: oil over $81, Middle East tensions, and 10-year yields stuck around 4.38%.
Wednesday: Short-Term Intraday Setups
By mid-week, the mood had shifted slightly. A ceasefire eased geopolitical pressure, and traders were turning risk-on again. That morning, I shared more tactical setups designed for shorter timeframes:
Tesla ($340.47) bouncing off its 100-day EMA
Apple ($200.30) sitting in a tight range, ready to break
Gold (GLD at $306.19) was oversold, primed for mean reversion
Bitcoin ($106,651) forming a bullish base
Bond yields looked weak—TLT longs or TY shorts were interesting as hedges
These weren’t “buy now” calls—they were setups I was watching closely, based on technical levels and macro alignment.
What Played Out
Let’s get to the good part: how did the ideas perform?
I was watching (7 Monday, 4 more Wednesday), here’s what would’ve happened by Friday’s close:
GE: +6.4%
AMD: +12.2%
JPM: +4.4%
SPY: +3.5%
QQQ: +4.1%
PG: +0.5%
BTC: +0.9%
AAPL: +0.4%
GLD: –1.6%
TSLA: –5.3%
SLB: –5.1%
Some trades underperformed (Tesla and SLB in particular), but the net return across all 11 positions was a +1.8% gain on the week.
And again, this isn’t “you should’ve done this.” This is about showing how watching the market carefully, planning entries, and respecting the macro/technical backdrop can uncover real opportunity.
Why It Matters
I don’t believe in hype. I don’t throw out random stock picks.
What I do each week is give you:
A clear view of the market—what’s moving and why
Sector rotation insights—where money is flowing
Trade setups I’m watching—with entry zones, risk levels, and context
Macro overlays that tie everything together
The ideas I shared this week weren’t guesses. They were thought-out, real-world setups—backed by technical patterns, macro themes, and risk management.
If you’d been following closely and even partially aligned your own research or positions with those trends, it’s fair to say that the return from this one week could’ve easily paid for months of a paid subscription.
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