Day Trade Cheat Sheet - February 16, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B It was a mixed trading day with some sectors gaining traction while others struggled, reflecting ongoing investor caution. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +0.3% - trending **QQQ:** +0.2% - choppy **IWM:** -0.1% - reversal ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$BHP** +3.5% - strong H1 profit due to copper demand **$CASIO** +10.0% - significant profit surge in timepiece segment **$DTR** +5.0% - reported 36% profit jump, strong balance sheet ### Losers **$RELI** -4.2% - stock dip after H1 earnings call disappointment **$HEALTH** -3.0% - faced challenges amid portfolio pressures **$HYATT** -5.0% - Pritzker's resignation raises management concerns ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Sector Rotation** - Investors shifted funds into commodities and healthcare, benefiting stocks like **$BHP** and **$CASIO**. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Growth Momentum Play** - Stocks like **$RELI** and **$HEALTH** struggled as investor optimism waned amid disappointing earnings reports. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$3M** - updates on strategic initiatives and financial stability. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** Focus on **$INTC** and **$TWLO** as they prepare for earnings. **Catalyst:** Key economic indicators including jobless claims and inflation data due tomorrow. **Bias:** Neutral into tomorrow as investors await fresh data for direction.