Day Trade Cheat Sheet - July 03, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B A generally positive day for day traders with solid moves in industrials and AI-related stocks, though some tech and memory stocks showed weakness. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +0.3% - trending higher with steady gains **QQQ:** data not available **IWM:** data not available ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$SNDK** +6% - Continued momentum as the best-performing S&P 500 stock in H1 2026, supported by strong memory sector interest **$RKLB** +5% - Boosted by news of a major deal in space sector and renewed investor interest in space stocks **$CAT** +3% - Despite Michael Burry’s bearish bet, Caterpillar rallied on optimism about AI infrastructure demand ### Losers **$MU** -4% - Bearish pressure following Michael Burry’s short position and concerns over peak cyclical margins **$TSLA** -3% - Stock declined despite Q2 delivery beat, weighed down by concerns over limited model lineup and AI spending cuts **$PLTR** -2% - Pullback amid broader tech weakness and profit-taking after recent gains ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - Momentum plays in industrials and space stocks - **$RKLB** and **$CAT** showed strong follow-through after positive news and analyst commentary - Dividend stocks with steady yields - Defensive plays in dividend-paying industrials attracted buying interest amid mixed tech sentiment ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - AI and memory chip breakout attempts - **$MU** and **$PLTR** failed to sustain gains amid profit-taking and bearish bets - EV growth narratives - **$TSLA** struggled despite delivery beats, highlighting risk in stocks with narrow product lines and high expectations ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$ASKUL** - Q4 results and earnings call presentation expected, could provide clues on industrial supply chain trends - **$PLTR** - Watch for any updates or guidance that may affect sentiment after today’s pullback ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$AAPL**, **$NVDA**, **$META** - all remain in focus given their leading roles in AI and tech sectors and recent search interest trends **Catalyst:** June Jobs Report and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI data due Monday, which could influence market direction ahead of the holiday weekend **Bias:** Neutral to cautiously bullish, as markets digest mixed signals from tech weakness and industrial strength with geopolitical calm --- Day traders should remain selective, favoring stocks with clear catalysts and strong institutional interest while being cautious on memory and EV sectors facing headwinds.