Day Trade Cheat Sheet - February 19, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B It was a mixed trading day with some notable winners, but overall market sentiment was dampened by geopolitical tensions and disappointing economic data. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** -0.5% - choppy **QQQ:** -0.3% - bearish **IWM:** -0.6% - bearish ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$MDGL** +12% - strong Q4 earnings beat **$LUMN** +10% - bullish outlook on cash flow **$GOLD** +8% - rising gold prices amid geopolitical concerns ### Losers **$CVNA** -22% - missed earnings expectations **$WMT** -5% - cautious outlook despite earnings beat **$KHC** -4% - profit drop spurs selloff ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **Earnings Momentum** - Stocks like **$MDGL** and **$GOLD** gained traction post earnings, highlighting strength in sectors benefiting from macroeconomic trends. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **Reversal Patterns** - Attempts to buy dips in **$CVNA** and **$WMT** were ineffective as both stocks continued to slide after disappointing earnings reports. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$TROX** - anticipated quarterly results may provide insights into market trends. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$AAPL**, **$AMZN** - both showing bullish setups in pre-market **Catalyst:** U.S. economic data releases, including housing starts and jobless claims **Bias:** bearish into tomorrow, given the negative sentiment from earnings misses and geopolitical tensions.