Day Trade Cheat Sheet - April 08, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: A A strong rally across major indexes fueled by easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp drop in oil prices created excellent trading opportunities, especially in tech and industrials. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +2.39% - trending higher with broad strength **QQQ:** +2.72% - strong tech-led rally with momentum **IWM:** +2.82% - small caps outperformed, showing broad market participation ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$BBGI** +72.93% - surged on strong Q4 earnings and digital growth despite revenue decline concerns **$AEHR** +20.10% - rallied sharply on AI infrastructure demand and strong bookings **$RELL** +15.08% - beat earnings estimates, strong guidance fueled gains **$NFE** +13.37% - energy stock soared on easing Middle East tensions and credit facility news **$TER** +11.86% - industrial automation strength and AI-driven demand lifted shares **$GLW** +11.16% - Corning hit all-time highs on AI chip demand and strong outlook **$LEVI** +10.65% - raised guidance after strong Q1 earnings and momentum across product lines **$INTC** +10.15% - Intel jumped on positive analyst views and full ownership of Fab 34 Ireland joint venture ### Losers **$BETR** -21.28% - sharply down despite insider buying, possibly profit-taking or sector rotation **$SKIL** -12.02% - earnings disappointment and weak guidance led to heavy selling **$PLTR** -5.87% - pulled back after recent gains, possibly profit-taking amid broader tech rotation **$COP** -4.99% - energy sector weakness despite oil price plunge, concerns over production cuts **$XOM** -4.73% - Exxon fell on production disruptions and oil price volatility **$CVX** -4.29% - Chevron shares declined despite sector rally, likely due to earnings headwinds **$VEEV** -3.45% - biotech weakness amid broader healthcare sector caution ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Relief rally plays**: Stocks sensitive to geopolitical risk and oil prices (energy, industrials) bounced sharply, rewarding traders who bought the dip. - **AI and semiconductor strength**: Leading chipmakers and AI infrastructure names like **$AEHR**, **$GLW**, **$INTC**, and **$MPWR** surged, confirming momentum setups in tech. - **Earnings beat momentum**: Names like **$RELL**, **$RPM**, and **$DE** ran hard after strong quarterly results and raised guidance. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Energy stocks lagging oil plunge**: Despite a 9% drop in oil (USO), some energy majors like **$COP**, **$XOM**, and **$CVX** failed to rally, likely due to mixed earnings and production concerns. - **Some tech pullbacks**: A few high-flyers such as **$PLTR** and **$SKIL** reversed gains, showing that not all tech names participated in the broad rally. - **Late-day profit-taking**: Some momentum names faded into the close, suggesting caution ahead of key economic data and earnings. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$STZ** (Constellation Brands) - FY2027 EPS guidance missed estimates, watch for after-hours reaction and impact on consumer staples. - **$DAL** (Delta Air Lines) - Q1 earnings beat with commentary on elevated fuel costs and capacity changes, important for airline sector sentiment. - **$APO** (Apollo Global Management) - Intel repurchase deal news may influence after-hours trading. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** - **$META**, **$AMZN**, **$MSFT** - tech giants to watch for follow-through on AI momentum - **$CAT**, **$DE**, **$RPM** - industrials with strong earnings momentum - **$STZ**, **$DAL** - consumer discretionary and airlines on earnings focus **Catalyst:** - U.S. economic data including core PCE price index, jobless claims, and GDP will be key to gauge inflation and growth outlook. - Continued geopolitical developments around the Iran ceasefire and oil market dynamics. **Bias:** Bullish into tomorrow, supported by relief rally momentum and strong earnings, but cautious on energy sector volatility and mixed guidance from some consumer names.