Day Trade Cheat Sheet - March 01, 2026 (EOD)

 ## TODAY'S GRADE: C A challenging day for traders as geopolitical tensions sparked a sharp selloff in risk assets, with energy and gold as the few bright spots amid broad weakness. ## HOW INDEXES TRADED **SPY:** -0.48% - choppy with a late-day selloff **QQQ:** -0.63% - pressured by tech weakness and risk-off sentiment **IWM:** -1.72% - weakest, reflecting small-cap sensitivity to uncertainty ## BIGGEST MOVERS ### Winners **$NFLX** +12.98% - strong earnings and bullish investor sentiment **$DOCN** +3.32% - solid volume and breakout from recent consolidation **$DOW** +2.91% - energy sector strength amid rising oil prices **$WM** +2.90% - defensive appeal in volatile market **$WMT** +2.68% - defensive retail strength ### Losers **$GS** -7.48% - sharp drop amid financial sector selloff and risk aversion **$EWBC** -6.05% - banking sector weakness **$U** -7.35% - heavy losses possibly linked to broader tech and AI concerns **$WFC** -5.80% - banking woes amid geopolitical uncertainty **$AI** -5.23% - tech selloff pressure **$LCID** -6.14% - EV sector weakness **$KTOS** -5.60% - defense sector volatility ## WHAT WORKED Patterns or setups that worked today: - Earnings breakouts: **$NFLX** surged 13% on strong Q4 results, rewarding traders who bought pre-earnings dips. - Energy sector momentum trades: **$DOW**, **$XLE** benefited from geopolitical risk driving oil prices higher, providing clear long setups. - Defensive rotation: Consumer staples and healthcare names like **$WMT** and **$LLY** outperformed, confirming flight-to-quality patterns. ## WHAT FAILED Setups that didn't work: - Tech bounce attempts: Despite early strength, tech ETFs like **$XLK** and stocks such as **$AAPL** and **$NVDA** failed to hold gains amid risk-off selling. - Financials rebound: After initial stability, banks like **$GS**, **$BAC**, and **$WFC** collapsed, showing vulnerability to geopolitical and macro concerns. - Small-cap longs: **$IWM** weakness highlighted the failure of small-cap recovery plays amid market uncertainty. ## AFTER-HOURS WATCH Earnings or news to monitor tonight: - **$AMZN** - modest gain today; watch for any after-hours updates or guidance amid ongoing investment in US operations and AI. - **$NFLX** - post-earnings momentum to monitor for continuation or profit-taking. - **$DOCN** - follow volume and price action for potential continuation. ## TOMORROW PREVIEW **Early Watch:** **$NFLX**, **$DOCN**, **$COST**, **$LLY**, **$WMT** for continuation plays; **$GS**, **$BAC**, **$WFC** for potential oversold bounces or further declines. **Catalyst:** Continued geopolitical developments in the Middle East, oil price movements, and upcoming economic data on jobs and inflation. **Bias:** Bearish to neutral as risk aversion persists, but selective strength in energy and defensive sectors offers tactical long opportunities.