Day Trade Cheat Sheet - February 25, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: B A generally positive day for traders with solid gains in tech and financials, though some notable individual stock disappointments and sector divergences kept the market from a stronger showing. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** +0.71% - trending higher with steady buying pressure **QQQ:** +1.20% - strong tech-led rally, driven by AI optimism **IWM:** +0.28% - choppy, small caps lagged large cap strength ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$ACHC** +21.54% - strong Q4 earnings and revenue growth, profit surge **$CRCL** +32.48% - earnings beat and strong stablecoin revenue growth **$AXON** +17.56% - AI-driven demand surge, bookings growth beats expectations **$JAZZ** +12.18% - robust earnings and outlook, hitting 52-week highs **$COIN** +11.74% - crypto market rebound and strong earnings beat **$AII** +10.34% - solid Q4 results with margin improvement **$SLDE** +9.11% - earnings beat and strong volume support **$BMNR** +9.31% - earnings beat and positive outlook **$HSBC** +7.19% - earnings beat and raised lending targets **$NFLX** +6.55% - rally on renewed optimism after Warner Bros. bid news ### Losers **$ALLT** -29.56% - earnings miss and weak guidance **$ASPN** -27.81% - earnings miss and margin pressure **$AI** -21.34% - sharp selloff amid profit concerns **$MGPI** -20.50% - earnings beat but cautious guidance **$IBRX** -16.75% - despite revenue surge, stock sold off sharply **$DEO** -15.02% - dividend cut and weak outlook **$LXFR** -16.71% - earnings miss and revenue shortfall **$VRRM** -15.66% - earnings miss and margin pressure **$TALO** -13.71% - earnings miss and weak guidance **$CLNE** -7.87% - earnings miss and margin concerns ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - **AI and tech momentum plays**: Stocks like **$AXON**, **$CRCL**, and **$SNOW** (data not available but implied) showed strong follow-through after earnings beats and AI-related catalysts. - **Strong earnings beat with volume spikes**: Names such as **$ACHC**, **$JAZZ**, and **$BMNR** rewarded traders who bought into solid fundamentals. - **Stablecoin and crypto-related plays**: **$COIN** and **$CRCL** surged on crypto market rebound and strong earnings, highlighting the continued interest in digital assets. - **Financials rebound**: Banks like **$BAC** (+2.32%) and **$JPM** (+2.02%) showed strength on earnings and sector rotation into financials. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - **High expectation tech names with mixed guidance**: Stocks like **$WORKDAY** and **$SNOW** (implied) faced selling pressure post-earnings due to cautious outlooks despite beats. - **Dividend and consumer staples disappointments**: **$DEO**’s dividend cut and weak outlook led to a sharp selloff, showing the risk in defensive sectors. - **Small cap and speculative biotech**: Names like **$ASPN** and **$ALLT** collapsed on earnings misses and margin concerns, highlighting risk in speculative setups. - **Solar and energy tech**: **$FSLR** (-13.76%) and **$GLNG** (-4.21%) struggled on weak guidance and sector headwinds. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$NVDA** - Nvidia’s record $68B revenue report and bullish AI outlook could set the tone for tech tomorrow. - **$SNOW** - Watch for reaction to mixed guidance despite Q4 beats and acquisition news. - **$ORCL** - Oracle’s strong earnings and stock bump could influence tech sentiment. - **$WMT** - Walmart’s cautious guidance after solid earnings may impact retail sector. - **$FSLR** - Continued reaction to weak outlook and earnings miss. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$NVDA**, **$SNOW**, **$ORCL**, **$WMT**, **$FSLR**, **$AXON** (follow-through) **Catalyst:** Nvidia and Oracle earnings, retail sector updates, ongoing AI adoption news, US-Iran nuclear talks impacting energy prices **Bias:** Bullish into tomorrow, led by strong tech earnings and AI optimism, tempered by caution in some cyclical and defensive sectors. --- Summary: Today’s market was buoyed by strong tech and financial earnings, especially AI-related names and crypto plays, while some speculative and defensive sectors faltered. Traders who capitalized on earnings beats and AI momentum found success, but caution remains warranted given mixed guidance from key software names and ongoing macro uncertainties. The spotlight remains on Nvidia’s after-hours report and Oracle’s earnings tomorrow, which could drive further tech sector direction.