Day Trade Cheat Sheet - March 17, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B A generally positive trading day with modest gains across major indexes, led by energy and select tech names, though some healthcare and semiconductor names lagged. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +0.20% - choppy with a mild upward bias **QQQ:** +0.48% - steady uptrend supported by tech strength **IWM:** +0.36% - modest gains with small-cap leadership ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$AGRO** +14.22% - strong Q4 earnings and upbeat guidance **$CTRN** +19.92% - impressive Q4 results drove a sharp rally **$ESLT** +15.84% - defense sector surge amid Middle East tensions **$FLX** +22.88% - significant jump on earnings beat **$TSAT** +20.00% - strong Q4 earnings and outlook **$SEI** +10.88% - all-time high on solid earnings and growth outlook **$WDC** +9.52% - all-time high on AI-related optimism **$HES** +8.65% - energy sector strength on Iran conflict supply concerns **$MANE** +7.23% - strong earnings and positive momentum **$SCOR** +5.08% - solid earnings report ### Losers **$AP** -20.60% - sharp drop despite earnings, likely due to execution concerns **$CANG** -16.67% - heavy selloff post-earnings and strategic uncertainty **$ICCM** -13.56% - significant decline after Q4 results **$KLTR** -12.23% - weak earnings and guidance **$SMTC** -10.90% - despite analyst upgrades, shares fell after Q4 results **$CWCO** -9.39% - earnings miss and revenue shortfall **$EVEX** -7.89% - earnings miss and cautious outlook **$INSP** -6.32% - disappointing Q4 and guidance **$ABEO** -5.66% - earnings miss and cautious outlook **$PARA** -4.94% - weak earnings reaction ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Energy and Defense Stocks:** Benefited from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with strong momentum plays in names like **$ESLT**, **$HES**, and **$AGRO**. - **Earnings Breakouts:** Stocks with strong Q4 earnings and positive guidance such as **$CTRN**, **$SEI**, and **$WDC** showed sharp moves higher, rewarding earnings momentum strategies. - **Small Cap Momentum:** Select small caps like **$KRKR** (+36.16%) and **$DCGO** (+19.57%) surged on earnings and sector tailwinds, highlighting the value of scanning for earnings surprises in small caps. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Semiconductor Earnings Plays:** Despite analyst optimism, **$SMTC** and **$INTC** underperformed after earnings, showing that semiconductor sector remains volatile and earnings beats do not guarantee follow-through. - **Healthcare Weakness:** Names like **$LLY** (-5.94%) and **$HCA** (-2.92%) struggled despite sector defensive qualities, reflecting profit-taking and concerns over pricing pressures and patent cliffs. - **Growth Tech Caution:** Some AI-related names like **$AP** and **$CANG** sold off sharply despite earnings, indicating that growth stocks remain susceptible to execution risk and valuation concerns. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$DOCU** - Q4 FY26 results with billings topping $1B and momentum in identity and access management, key to watch for guidance and AI integration updates. - **$TME** - Post-earnings plunge (-24.12%) suggests volatility ahead; monitor for further guidance and user metrics. - **$DTIL** - After a 9.84% gain today, earnings call transcript will provide insight on shareholder outlook and growth drivers. - **$OKLO** - Recent surge (+5%) and DOE agreement announcement; watch for updates on nuclear energy projects. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** - **$MU**, **$AMD** - Micron and AMD remain in focus ahead of earnings, with AI demand and memory supply tightness driving interest. - **$AMZN**, **$GOOGL** - Continued AI investment and cloud growth expected to support momentum. - **$LULU** - Watch for reaction after weak guidance and CEO search news. **Catalyst:** - Fed meeting decision expected to hold rates steady; market will parse updated outlook amid geopolitical risks and oil price volatility. - Crude oil inventories and PPI data due, potentially impacting energy and inflation sentiment. **Bias:** - Neutral to cautiously bullish, with energy and select tech sectors leading gains while healthcare and some growth sectors face pressure. Market participants remain watchful ahead of Fed and earnings.