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

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B It was a mixed trading day with some sectors showing resilience while others faced significant selling pressure, particularly in the tech space. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** -0.3% - choppy **QQQ:** -1.1% - bearish **IWM:** -0.5% - choppy ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$NCLH** +4.5% - activist investor stake boosts confidence **$RIVN** +3.8% - positive outlook on R2 launch **$MGM** +2.9% - strong Q4 earnings report ### Losers **$PANW** -6.0% - disappointing earnings guidance **$GOOGL** -3.5% - continued AI disruption concerns **$CAG** -2.8% - lowered sales outlook affects sentiment ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Breakout trades** - stocks like **$NCLH** and **$RIVN** benefitted from positive news that propelled them above key resistance levels. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Reversal trades** - many tech stocks like **$PANW** and **$GOOGL** failed to gain traction after initial bullish movements, leading to sharp losses as sellers stepped in. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$PANW** - Earnings call to discuss disappointing guidance. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$AMD**, **$NVDA** - potential bounce opportunities after recent declines. **Catalyst:** Earnings reports and economic data releases could influence market sentiment. **Bias:** bearish into tomorrow, especially for tech stocks amid ongoing concerns about AI and sector rotation pressures.