Day Trade Cheat Sheet - March 20, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: C A challenging day for day traders as broad market indexes declined amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, with few clear directional trends and heightened volatility. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** -0.84% - trending lower with steady selling pressure **QQQ:** -1.01% - bearish, tech sector weakness led the decline **IWM:** -0.76% - downtrend with small-cap stocks entering correction territory ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$CURV** +24.80% - strong earnings report and upbeat guidance **$ARM** +3.22% - analyst upgrade citing AI server demand **$BOX** +3.19% - positive investor day presentation ### Losers **$MIST** -17.06% - earnings miss and cautious outlook **$FUFU** -11.11% - sharp selloff on weak fundamentals **$SNAL** -15.05% - poor earnings and guidance ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - Earnings gap plays: Stocks like **$CURV** and **$BOX** showed strong follow-through after positive earnings, rewarding traders who bought early strength. - Defensive rotation: Financials (XLF +1.04%) outperformed, providing short-term longs in a weak market environment. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - Tech rebounds: Attempts to buy tech names like **$MSFT** (-1.32%) and **$NVDA** (-1.92%) faded as sector weakness persisted. - Small-cap bounces: Despite oversold conditions, many small caps like **$XPEV** (-7.57%) and **$RIVN** (-6.82%) continued to sell off, trapping dip buyers. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$LCID** - Presentation at Bank of America Global Automotive Summit may provide updates on turnaround progress. - **$MIST** - Following a heavy selloff, watch for management commentary on Q4 earnings. - **$FDX** - FedEx raised guidance earlier; any after-hours updates could influence transport sector sentiment. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$AON**, **$T**, **$TTD** showing relative strength and potential continuation setups. **Catalyst:** Continued geopolitical developments in the Middle East, oil price volatility, and upcoming economic data on construction spending and Fed indicators Monday. **Bias:** Bearish to neutral as markets digest rising yields and geopolitical risks, but selective strength in financials and defensives may offer short-term opportunities.