Day Trade Cheat Sheet - February 18, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B It was a mixed trading day with technology stocks rebounding, but broader market concerns over inflation kept gains in check. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +0.45% - trending **QQQ:** +1.10% - strong **IWM:** +0.25% - choppy ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$ETSY** +18% - sale of Depop to eBay boosts investor confidence **$RIVN** +7% - positive outlook amid EV market recovery **$AMD** +5% - strong demand for AI chips drives growth ### Losers **$CRH** -5% - earnings miss despite record year **$RCL** -4% - insider selling raises concerns **$DOORDASH** -8% - disappointing Q4 results and outlook ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Reversal trades** - **$ETSY** and **$RIVN** showed strong reversals after positive news, providing entry points for day traders. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Breakout trades** - **$DOORDASH** failed to sustain momentum after earnings, leading to sharp declines. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$AMGN** - earnings report expected, watch for guidance on future growth. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$AMD**, **$ETSY**, and **$RIVN** showing potential setups. **Catalyst:** Fed minutes to be released, providing insight on interest rate policy. **Bias:** Neutral into tomorrow with potential for volatility based on Fed communications.