Day Trade Cheat Sheet - March 15, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: C A challenging day for day traders as major indexes declined amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, limiting clear directional plays. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** -0.57% - trending lower with steady selling pressure **QQQ:** -0.64% - broad weakness in tech dragged the index down, choppy action **IWM:** -0.33% - modest decline, less volatile than large caps ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$MU** +4.85% - strong pre-earnings momentum on AI semiconductor optimism **$MSCI** +2.15% - solid sector rotation into quality and financials **$CRBG** +2.89% - rebound after recent weakness, possible short covering **$BA** +2.20% - defense and aerospace strength amid geopolitical concerns **$EQNR** +3.00% - energy sector lift from rising oil prices ### Losers **$META** -4.27% - AI-related execution concerns and workforce cut rumors **$AVGO** -4.43% - broad semiconductor selloff despite AI sector strength **$ORCL** -3.05% - profit-taking after recent rally and AI sector rotation **$CRM** -3.50% - tech selloff amid macro uncertainty **$SRFM** -20.21% - heavy selloff likely due to earnings disappointment or sector weakness ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - Semiconductor bounce plays ahead of earnings, exemplified by **$MU**’s strong gain - Energy and defense stocks benefiting from geopolitical tensions and oil price surge, e.g., **$BA**, **$EQNR** - Quality financials and dividend growers showing resilience, such as **$MSCI** and **$AJG** ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - Momentum tech longs faded quickly as AI hype met profit-taking, notably **$META**, **$AVGO**, and **$CRM** - Small cap breakouts struggled amid broad risk-off sentiment, limiting **$IWM** upside - High volatility and headline-driven stocks like **$SRFM** saw sharp reversals, caution advised ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$MU** - Micron’s upcoming earnings will be critical given the stock’s pre-market strength and AI demand narrative - **$SRFM** - Watch for any further updates or guidance following the steep decline today - **$TMO** - Thermo Fisher’s recent pullback on profit-taking could set up for a bounce if after-hours news is positive ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** - **$MU** for earnings reaction and continuation of semiconductor moves - Energy names like **$XOM**, **$COP** for follow-through on oil-driven strength - Defensive plays such as **$ABT**, **$JNJ** for potential safe-haven bids **Catalyst:** - Continued geopolitical developments around Iran and oil supply - Micron earnings and guidance - Economic data on job openings and inflation expectations **Bias:** - Neutral to slightly bearish into tomorrow as markets digest geopolitical risks and await earnings clarity, with selective sector rotation likely.