Market Recap — Jobless claims fell to 202k while continuing claims rose, and the February trade deficit widened to $57.3bn, leaving front-end Treasuries and the dollar sensitive to data (TLT, UUP). The White House’s Section 232 proclamation on metal tariffs and a U.S.-UK pharma pricing arrangement were the day’s biggest policy moves, spotlighting metal and drug names (XME, AZN). EIA gas storage showed a 36 Bcf build, nudging energy flows and gas-sensitive names (NG=F).

Intraday — Early data at 08:30 ET showed initial claims down to 202,000 and a wider February trade gap, putting pressure on rate-sensitive assets and the dollar (TLT, UUP), while the 10:30 EIA print registered a 36 Bcf storage injection for natural gas (NG=F). At 14:00 ET the USTR unveiled a U.S.-UK pharmaceutical pricing arrangement that could affect major drugmakers (AZN), and the White House issued a Section 232 proclamation setting heavy tariffs on aluminum, steel and certain copper articles, signaling implications for metals and miners (XME).

After Hours — Policy headlines from the afternoon carried into the evening, with the Section 232 tariffs scheduled to take effect April 6 and the U.S.-UK pharma deal tying tariff relief to company agreements, keeping metal and pharma exposures in focus (XME, AZN). No material earnings or other market-moving after-hours releases were reported in the sourced set.

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/1 Long $OIH — Tactical (1–5d) • Commodity

Plan: If North American rig count rises by >=10 w/w at 13:00 ET Friday, go long $OIH by day-1 close, hold next 1–3 sessions.

Baker Hughes’ weekly North American rig count, released Friday at 13:00 ET, tracks active oil and gas drilling across the U.S. and Canada. A >=10 rig w/w increase signals a notable activity step-up, supporting oilfield-services revenues. $OIH, an oil-services ETF, should benefit as investors reprice higher service intensity over the following sessions.

Risk: Exit if $OIH underperforms $XLE over the next two sessions despite the higher rig count. • Valid until 2026-04-09 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Markets digested stronger-than-feared activity and mixed supply data, prompting front-end yield repricing and sector rotation. ADP’s payroll beat and a retail-sales upside reinforced growth resilience while ISM showed rising prices paid, nudging rates and the dollar ($UUP) higher and front-end futures ($ZN=F) cheaper. An unexpected crude build and product draws pressured oil dynamics, while Lilly’s FDA approval of an oral obesity pill ($LLY) added a pharma headline. Postmarket, Intel’s planned additional investment in SambaNova ($INTC) and Colonial’s Line 1 outage tightened gasoline logistics, keeping energy names and regional product spreads in focus ($XLE, RB=F).

Intraday — Early releases showed U.S. private payrolls above expectations and retail sales surprising to the upside, boosting growth signaling that fed front-end rates ($ZN=F) and the dollar ($UUP) priced. The ISM manufacturing print edged higher but with a big jump in prices paid, supporting rate-sensitive cyclicals like industrials ($XLI) being watched, while EIA data revealed a 5.5mn bbl crude build and product draws that weighed on oil futures ($CL=F) and RBOB ($RB=F).

After Hours — After 16:00 ET Reuters reported Intel plans another $15m investment in SambaNova, a governance-focused cap-allocation note for semiconductors ($INTC). Colonial Pipeline shut Line 1 after third-party damage, removing about 1.5 mb/d of gasoline flow and pressuring regional refinery and RBOB spreads ($XLE, RB=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $TSLA — Tactical (1–5d) • Other

Plan: After Tesla reports Q1 deliveries, long TSLA if >=380k vehicles; short TSLA if <=360k vehicles.

Tesla is expected to report Q1 deliveries before the U.S. open, with Visible Alpha consensus around 368.9k vehicles and Tesla’s own analyst average near 365,645. A print of at least 380k units would clearly beat expectations and ease near-term demand fears. Conversely, deliveries at or below 360k would reinforce concerns about slowing EV growth and margin pressure, driving a negative equity reaction.

Risk: Exit by day-3 close if TSLA fails to trend in favor of your position. • Valid until 2026-04-08 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $FCG — Tactical (1–5d) • Commodity

Plan: After EIA release, long FCG if draw <= -70 Bcf; short FCG if draw >= -40 Bcf.

EIA will release weekly natural gas storage for the week ended March 27 after a prior 54 Bcf draw left inventories at 1,829 Bcf. The provided thresholds imply a draw of 70 Bcf or more signals tighter balances, while a draw of 40 Bcf or less indicates looser conditions. Gas E&Ps in FCG should react directionally to this storage surprise over the next sessions.

Risk: Exit by day-2 close if FCG closes against your position both sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-08 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Oil-driven moves set the tone as economic data and earnings added nuance. Reuters’ oil poll lifted 2026 Brent and WTI forecasts, repricing energy risk ($CL=F). Labor-market softening in JOLTS and firmer consumer inflation expectations pressured rate-cut hopes, affecting bonds ($TLT) and equities ($SPY). Nike’s weak sales guide capped risk appetite into the close ($NKE).

Intraday — Morning headlines showed Reuters’ poll sharply raising 2026 crude forecasts, implying tighter upstream cash flows and pressure on inflation expectations ($CL=F) while consumer confidence ticked up but 12‑month inflation expectations jumped, and JOLTS showed falling openings and hires, a mix that left equities and Treasuries recalibrating into the afternoon ($SPY, $TLT).

After Hours — Earnings landed unevenly: Nike beat revenue and EPS but guided Q4 sales down with China sales flagged near-term weakness ($NKE), Bit Digital reported revenue growth but a wider net loss signalling a business mix shift ($BTBT), and Kodiak posted sizable Q4 losses with a $209.9 million cash balance, keeping biotech risk premiums in focus ($KOD).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Short $NKE — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Short at next regular-session open, targeting 1–3 sessions of de-rating from weaker Q4 and China sales guidance.

Nike beat fiscal Q3 revenue and EPS consensus, but guided current-quarter sales down 2%–4% versus expectations for a 1.9% increase and flagged about a 20% China sales decline next quarter. The miss versus prior growth expectations and a weaker China outlook pressure forward revenue and margin assumptions, creating scope for near-term multiple compression as investors refocus on the guide.

Risk: Exit if NKE closes above its next-session open on two consecutive sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-07 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $XLE — Tactical (1–5d) • Commodity

Plan: IF EIA shows crude stocks down ≥3mn bbl or gasoline down ≥2mn bbl, go long XLE for next 1–3 sessions.

Last week’s EIA report showed a 6.2 million-barrel crude build but sharp gasoline and distillate draws with refinery utilization at 91.4%, against a backdrop of Iran-related disruptions and a higher 2026 Brent forecast. Another sizable crude draw (≥3 million barrels) or gasoline draw (≥2 million) would underscore tightening physical markets, supporting energy producers and refining margins represented by XLE.

Risk: Exit if XLE closes below its first post-data close after three trading sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-07 close (ET)

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3/3 Short $XRT — Tactical (1–5d) • Macro

Plan: If February retail sales m/m are <= 0.0%, short XRT for the next 1–3 sessions.

Consensus for delayed February advance retail sales is +0.50% m/m after a -0.20% prior reading. A flat or negative print would clash with expectations amid already weaker big-ticket purchase intentions and gasoline above $4 per gallon, intensifying concern about discretionary demand. That scenario should pressure revenue expectations for retailers and discretionary names concentrated in XRT over the following sessions.

Risk: Exit if XRT closes above its first post-data close within three sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-07 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Regional manufacturing cooled and policy headlines set the tone into the close. The Dallas Fed’s Texas factory survey showed slower production and higher uncertainty, a softer cyclicality signal for small caps ($RTY) and Treasuries ($ZN=F). Reuters’ report on Labor Department proposed 401(k) rules lifted alternative-asset manager exposure ($BX). After hours brought a court win for Verizon ($VZ) and a beat-plus-guide raise from Progress Software ($PRGS).

Intraday — From 08:00–16:00 ET the Dallas Fed March manufacturing survey flagged slowing activity and a jump in uncertainty, pressuring cyclical sentiment and supporting safe-haven Treasuries ($ZN=F) while small-cap sensitivity showed through ($RTY). Reuters’ 401(k) proposal at mid-morning spurred gains in alternative-asset manager names as the 60-day comment window opened, highlighting potential retirement-fund demand ($BX).

After Hours — Between 16:00–20:00 ET a Manhattan judge granted Verizon a preliminary injunction blocking T‑Mobile’s contested ads, creating legal overhang and near-term share reaction for carrier peers ($VZ). Minutes later Progress Software reported Q1 revenue and non‑GAAP EPS above prior guidance and raised its FY26 revenue and EPS ranges, giving the software name a positive earnings readthrough ($PRGS).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $NKE — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If Q3 gross margin is at least 41%, go long $NKE at first session open after earnings.

NIKE reports Q3 FY26 after the close, with investors focused on gross margin, North America wholesale trends, inventories, and Greater China demand. Prior quarters showed gross margin of 42.2% then 40.6%. If Q3 gross margin reaches at least 41%, it would signal better-than-feared margin stabilization, easing concerns on product mix and discounts and supporting a relief rally in $NKE.

Risk: Invalid if shares close below their pre-earnings close by the second post-earnings session close. • Valid until 2026-04-06 20:00 ET

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2/2 Long $PRGS — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long $PRGS at next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions.

Progress Software reported Q1 revenue of $248 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.60, both above prior guidance midpoints, with 41% operating margin and $863 million ARR. Management nudged FY2026 revenue and EPS guidance ranges higher. This combination of an initial beat plus raised full-year guide should support near-term multiple stability and incremental buying interest over the next few sessions.

Risk: Invalid if $PRGS closes below its pre-earnings close by the second session after entry. • Valid until 2026-04-06 20:00 ET

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Market Recap — Hotter-than-expected import-costs surprised markets and lifted front-end rate expectations, while oil and refining dynamics tightened supply outlooks. U.S. import prices surprised at a 1.3% m/m jump, pressuring short-term Treasuries ($ZN=F) and rate-sensitive assets. A large weekly crude build and refinery-run gains weighed on near-term crude balances ($CL=F) even as Russian export disruptions supported risk premia. The EPA’s temporary E15 waiver and Valero’s Port Arthur restart recalibrated gasoline and refinery-margin forecasts ($RB=F, $VLO).

Intraday — Early data showed U.S. February import prices up 1.30% m/m, the biggest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing front-end yield moves and Treasury sensitivity ($ZN=F, $ZT=F). The EIA reported a 6.9m bbl build in commercial crude stocks and higher refinery runs to 92.9%, which mixed with reports that ~2.0 mb/d of Russian export capacity was offline to tighten seaborne supply expectations and support oil volatility ($CL=F, $RB=F). Midday policy news that the EPA approved a temporary national E15 summer waiver shifted gasoline-supply risk and ethanol-blend economics for refiners ($RB=F, $CL=F).

After Hours — Reuters reported Valero began restarting its Port Arthur refinery late Wednesday, improving Gulf Coast product-output expectations and easing some crack-spread pressure ($VLO, $RB=F). That restart, alongside the EPA waiver, reduces near-term gasoline squeeze risks even as global export disruptions keep an oil-risk premium intact ($CL=F, $RB=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $OXM — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS >= 0.15 and revenue >= 372.30 mn, buy $OXM after-hours post-release; hold through the next 1–3 regular sessions.

Oxford Industries reports Q4 with consensus EPS of 0.05 on USD 372.30 mn revenue, following a prior-quarter EPS of -0.92. An EPS outcome ≥0.15 with at least in-line revenue would signal stronger brand demand and margins in Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, supporting fiscal-2026 expectations and multiple expansion, potentially driving a multi-session relief rally in $OXM.

Risk: Exit if $OXM closes below its pre-release close on either of the first two sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-01 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $CMC — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS >= 1.4 and revenue >= 2.10 bn, buy $CMC by day-1 close; hold through the next 1–3 regular sessions.

CMC’s fiscal Q2 call is at 11:00 ET, with consensus EPS of 1.33 on USD 2.10 bn versus prior 1.84 on 2.12 bn. Delivering EPS ≥1.4 with revenue at least 2.10 bn would indicate resilient steel shipments and North America margins despite seasonal softness, reinforcing recent 11% dividend growth and supporting a constructive 1–3 session reaction in $CMC.

Risk: Exit if $CMC closes below its pre-release close on either of the first two sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-01 close (ET)

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3/3 Long $PONY — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If Q4 revenue >= 30.0 mn, buy $PONY at the first regular-session open; hold through the next 1–3 sessions.

Pony AI will report Q4/FY25 with consensus revenue of USD 23.94 mn versus USD 25.40 mn prior. Revenue ≥30 mn would be a clear top-line beat, reinforcing recent announcements of Gen-7 robotaxi breakeven in Shenzhen and a joint fleet plan. Faster commercialization and better unit economics should support $PONY’s valuation over the next few sessions.

Risk: Exit if $PONY closes below its pre-release close on either of the first two sessions. • Valid until 2026-04-01 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Softer PMI and a weak 2-year auction pushed short-end yields higher and pressured equity multiples while the dollar firmed; front-end rate sensitivity weighed into the close ($SPY, $ZT=F, $DXY). Revisions to Q4 productivity and higher unit labor costs reinforced stickier inflation concerns and margins pressure, supporting a higher-for-longer rates narrative. Post-close earnings from homebuilding and retail added fresh downside risk to cyclicals.

Intraday — Early data showed Q4 productivity revised sharply lower with unit labor costs rising, tightening the inflation/profitability signal and pressuring cyclicals ($SPY, $ZT=F). The S&P Global March flash composite PMI slipped to an 11-month low, reinforcing softer growth expectations and keeping rates sensitive. A Treasury 2-year auction stopped at 3.936% with demand described as extremely weak, lifting short-end yields and flattening the curve ($ZT=F, $DXY).

After Hours — KB Home reported a 23% revenue decline, lower ASPs and compressed housing margins, signaling earnings stress for builders ($KBH, $XHB). GameStop posted a 14% fall in quarterly revenue despite a large cash balance, adding volatility to retail sentiment ($GME). Fed Governor Barr warned rates may need to stay steady given PCE above target and oil-related upside risks, supporting front-end yields and the dollar ($DXY, $ZT=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $PAYX — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS >= 1.70 and revenue >= 1.78 bn, go long $PAYX in the first session, hold 1–3 sessions.

Paychex is expected to report about $1.68 EPS on $1.78 billion of revenue, versus a prior beat at $1.26 EPS on $1.56 billion. If EPS reaches at least 1.70 with revenue at or above 1.78 billion, it would confirm continued growth, benefits from the Paycor integration, and strong client-funds interest income. Coupled with a $1.0 billion buyback authorization, that should support a positive 1–3 session reaction in PAYX.

Risk: Exit if PAYX closes below its first full-session post-earnings close after entering. • Valid until 2026-03-31 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $JEF — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS >= 1.15 and revenue >= 2.02 bn, go long $JEF at next open, hold 1–3 sessions.

Jefferies is expected to earn about $1.15 EPS on roughly $2.02 billion of revenue, versus prior adjusted EPS of $0.96 on $2.07 billion, after previously beating estimates. If EPS meets or exceeds 1.15 with revenue at least 2.02 billion, it would confirm resilient investment-banking and trading momentum despite modest MFS-related losses. That should support sentiment toward broker/dealers, offering a 1–3 session upside opportunity in JEF.

Risk: Exit if JEF closes below its first full-session post-earnings close after entering. • Valid until 2026-03-31 close (ET)

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3/3 Short $GME — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Short $GME during the first regular session after this report; target exit within the next 1–3 sessions.

GameStop’s holiday-quarter revenue fell 14% to $1.10 billion with hardware and accessories down sharply, reinforcing ongoing top-line erosion in its core physical retail model. Net income was roughly flat and cash plus marketable securities reached $9.0 billion, but structurally shrinking revenue undermines turnaround credibility. Near term, investors may fade meme optimism and refocus on deteriorating fundamentals, pressuring the shares tactically.

Risk: Exit if GME closes above its first post-earnings regular-session close at any point. • Valid until 2026-03-31 close (ET)

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Market Recap — A midday pivot on easing U.S.-Iran strike risk sent crude sharply lower and steadied broader markets; oil fell from the morning spike ($CL=F). Positive ENCORE Phase 3b data for ARIKAYCE lifted the small-cap biotech cohort ($INSM). Late in the session Core Laboratories trimmed Q1 guidance, flagging Middle East conflict and delays ($CLB), while after-hours M&A and power-project headlines landed for Gilead and NextEra ($GILD, $NEE).

Intraday — From 08:00–16:00 ET data-driven biotech news led early flow as Insmed’s ENCORE topline beat expectations and raised label-expansion prospects ($INSM), then geopolitical headlines about U.S.-Iran talks and postponed strikes sent Brent and WTI tumbling and removed some near-term risk premium from crude ($CL=F).

After Hours — Between 16:00–20:00 ET Core Laboratories cut Q1 guidance citing the conflict and client delays, pressuring oilfield-services sentiment ($CLB); Gilead agreed to acquire Ouro Medicines in a deal up to $2.18bn, reshaping large-cap biotech M&A optics ($GILD); NextEra secured Texas land for a 5GW+ gas plant tied to a U.S.-Japan data-center buildout, supporting utility capex narratives ($NEE).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Short $CLB — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Short CLB at next regular-session open to capture guidance-cut repricing over the next 1–3 sessions.

Core Laboratories cut Q1 2026 guidance after the close, now expecting USD 119–123 mn revenue, much lower operating income and EPS of USD 0.05–0.07, citing Middle East conflict, customer delays and supply-chain disruptions. This directly undermines near-term earnings expectations and margins. Oilfield-services names typically reprice sharply to such negative pre-announcements, creating a tactical short opportunity in CLB.

Risk: Exit if CLB closes above its next-session open on the next two sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-30 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $XHB — Tactical (1–5d) • Macro

Plan: If February new home sales >=700k saar, go long XHB in first session after release for next 1–3 sessions.

The Census Bureau will release February new home sales at 10:00 ET. The payload notes that readings at or above 700k saar would signal firmer new-home demand, supporting homebuilders and housing-sensitive equities. With homebuilder sentiment recently edging up, a strong upside surprise could drive a tactical bid in XHB as investors price better orders and resilience despite mixed cyclicals data.

Risk: Exit if XHB closes below its entry-day close on the next two sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-30 close (ET)

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3/3 Long $NEE — Tactical (1–5d) • Other

Plan: Go long NEE at next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions.

Reuters reported NextEra secured Texas land for a gas-fired plant expected to exceed 5 GW, tied to a roughly USD 33 bn U.S.-Japan data-center power buildout. This signals a growing, AI-driven need for reliable power and a larger regulated capex pipeline. Over the next few sessions, investors may re-rate NEE toward higher long-term growth and earnings visibility.

Risk: Exit if NEE closes below its next-session open for two consecutive sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-30 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Markets digested a cluster of corporate actions that shifted sector-level flows and credit risk perceptions. Ecolab agreed to buy AI data-center liquid-cooling provider CoolIT for about $4.75 billion, leaving its 2026 EPS outlook intact ($ECL). The Pentagon moved Palantir’s Maven AI to program-of-record status, boosting durable defense-software revenue expectations ($PLTR). Late filings from Nexstar and Beasley highlighted large financing and restructuring activity that could affect credit spreads and merger dynamics ($NXST, $BBGI).

Intraday — Early filings showed Gauzy received a Nasdaq minimum-bid deficiency notice and has until September to regain compliance ($GAUZ), while Ecolab disclosed the CoolIT acquisition that expands its high-tech water solutions exposure ($ECL). Reuters reported Chubb will lead a maritime war-risk facility under the DFC’s $20 billion plan to support Gulf shipping, which could ease crude-risk premiums and insurance markets ($CB, $CL=F).

After Hours — Postmarket SEC filings revealed Nexstar intends a roughly $5.115 billion notes offering tied to bridge repayment and the TEGNA deal, clarifying near-term financing for the acquisition ($NXST). Beasley announced a transaction support agreement with noteholders on a distressed refinancing and second-lien exchange, outlining a capital-structure reset ($BBGI). Reuters reported the Pentagon will formalize Palantir’s Maven as a program of record, implying more durable procurement and revenue visibility for defense software ($PLTR).

Trade Ideas For The Next Trading Day

1/2 Long $PLTR — Tactical (1–5d) • Policy

Plan: Go long at next regular-session open; hold through next 1–3 sessions to capture defense re-rating.

Reuters reports the Pentagon will make Palantir’s Maven AI system an official program of record, formalizing long-term budgeting, procurement and institutional use. This increases contract durability and revenue visibility versus prior pilot-type work, supporting higher defense software valuation assumptions. Over the next few sessions, investors may re-rate PLTR’s defense franchise as budget durability is incorporated.

Risk: Exit if PLTR closes below entry price on two consecutive sessions after entry. • Valid until 2026-03-27 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $NXST — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long at next regular-session open; hold through next 1–3 sessions as financing clarity reprices leverage risk.

NXST’s 8-K details a $5.115 billion senior notes package to refinance bridge and term loans, repurchase TEGNA’s 2029 notes, and help fund the TEGNA acquisition. Executing this financing clarifies leverage and refinancing risk while increasing confidence the transaction will close. Near term, improved capital-structure visibility can support NXST’s equity as merger-closing odds are repriced.

Risk: Exit if NXST closes below entry price on two consecutive sessions after entry. • Valid until 2026-03-27 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Labor resilience and regional factory strength pushed short-term yields higher, while a major AV partnership and FedEx’s upside punctuated the tape. Initial jobless claims surprised lower and seasonal revisions kept market focus on Fed policy sensitivity ($TLT, $UUP). A Reuters-backed Uber investment in Rivian lifted autonomy sentiment and capital-readiness hopes ($UBER, $RIVN). FedEx’s stronger-than-expected quarter and raised FY guide reassured industrial demand and lifted peers ($FDX, $UPS).

Intraday — Morning data showed initial claims fell to 205k and the Philadelphia Fed index climbed to 18.1, signaling solid labor and factory conditions that supported cyclicals and put upward pressure on front-end yields and the dollar ($TLT, $UUP). January wholesale inventories dipped while sales rose, trimming the inventories-to-sales ratio and underscoring tighter stock levels for Q1 GDP tracking ($XLI, $TLT). Early corporate news of Uber’s multiyear investment in Rivian set autonomy and capital-allocation themes for equity movers ($UBER, $RIVN).

After Hours — FedEx reported Q3 adjusted EPS $5.25, raised FY26 adjusted EPS and revenue guidance, cut capex, and kept the Freight spin-off on track, sending the stock higher in after-hours trading and lifting transport peers ($FDX, $UPS). No other post-market policy or court headlines were reported in the payload window.

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $FDX — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long $FDX at next regular-session open, aiming to hold through the next 1–3 sessions.

FedEx delivered Q3 adjusted EPS of $5.25 on $24.0 billion revenue and sharply raised FY26 EPS guidance to $19.30–$20.10, alongside higher revenue growth and lower capex. The June 1 FedEx Freight spin-off remains on track, and Reuters flagged the stock up about 9% after hours, signaling strong repricing. A tactical long targets continued re-rating as investors digest stronger parcel margins and improved industrial-demand readthrough.

Risk: Exit if $FDX closes below the next regular-session open within three sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-26 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $XOP — Tactical (1–5d) • Commodity

Plan: If total U.S. rig count falls by >=5 rigs w/w Friday, go long $XOP by day-1 close.

Baker Hughes’ weekly U.S. rig count is a direct shale-supply signal. A drop of at least five rigs w/w would meaningfully tighten near-term U.S. supply expectations, especially with crude already above $100 amid a fresh Middle East shock and a recent U.S. crude stock build. That backdrop favors higher crude prices and improved sentiment for U.S. E&P and oil-service names, making $XOP a tactical long beneficiary.

Risk: Exit if $XOP closes lower than its entry close on both of the next two sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-26 close (ET)

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Market Recap — The Fed left the funds range unchanged but projected a hotter 2026 PCE path, nudging short rates and the dollar higher ($ZN=F, $DX=F). Energy data showed a surprise crude build and product draws, while EM sanctions relief on PdVSA added to oil flow debate ($CL=F). Corporate beats from Micron and an EMS raise supported tech and capex narratives into the close (Micron ($MU), Jabil ($JBL)).

Intraday — Early earnings from Jabil lifted electronics-manufacturing sentiment after a raised FY26 guide (Jabil ($JBL)), while the EIA reported a 6.2mb crude build and notable gasoline/distillate draws that pressured energy flows ($CL=F). The FOMC held the funds range at 3.50%–3.75% and the SEP showed 2026 PCE at 2.70% and a higher year-end funds median, prompting front-end and dollar repricing into the afternoon ($ZN=F, $DX=F).

After Hours — Micron beat and issued strong FQ3 revenue and margin guidance, signaling continued AI-driven memory demand and boosting semis after the close (Micron ($MU)). Treasury and FX moves from the Fed call persisted, and OFAC’s General License 52 opened limited PdVSA dealings, a development that could affect crude flows and near-term oil sentiment ($CL=F, $DX=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $DRI — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If reported same-restaurant sales growth ≥3.5%, go long $DRI by day-1 close for next 1–3 sessions.

Darden’s earlier FY26 outlook assumed 2.5%-3.5% same-restaurant sales growth. If Q3 results or updated FY26 commentary show same-restaurant sales at or above 3.5%, it implies healthy traffic, effective value positioning, and manageable labor and food costs. That should support margin resilience and guidance credibility, attracting flows into $DRI and potentially other casual-dining names over the subsequent few sessions.

Risk: If $DRI closes back below its pre-earnings close by the second session. • Valid until 2026-03-25 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $ACN — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If Q2 revenue ≥$18.0bn, go long $ACN by day-1 close for next 1–3 sessions.

Accenture previously guided Q2 revenue to $17.35-$18.00bn, with consensus near $17.8bn. A print at or above $18.0bn would signal stronger conversion of prior bookings, robust demand for consulting and managed services, and healthy GenAI-related project activity. That outcome should support FY26 growth expectations, encourage estimate revisions, and draw incremental capital into $ACN over the following several sessions.

Risk: If $ACN reverses to close below its pre-earnings close by the second session. • Valid until 2026-03-25 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Treasuries led the story as front-end bills and a 20-year reopening repriced yields, while Lululemon’s guide-down pressured sentiment ($ZT=F, $ZN=F). Auction clears—6-week at 3.70% and 52-week at 3.63%—lifted short-rate expectations and nudged long yields after the 20-year cleared at 4.82%. Lululemon beat Q4 results but issued lower-than-expected FY guidance, flagging a sizable tariff hit that reset retail outlooks ($LULU).

Intraday — Morning and midday auctions dominated trading, with the 42-day bill clearing at a 3.70% investment rate and the 364-day at 3.63%, both printed on the 11:30 a.m. bill timetable, while the 20-year reopening cleared at a 4.82% high yield at 1:00 p.m., compressing bid-to-cover and repricing duration-sensitive assets ($ZT=F, $ZN=F).

After Hours — Postmarket moves centered on Lululemon’s release at 4:12 p.m., which showed a Q4 beat but FY revenue and EPS guidance below expectations and a ~$380mn tariff headwind, a development dragging on sentiment into the close and affecting retail positioning established during the day’s Treasury repricing ($LULU, $ZT=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $MU — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If MU reports Q2 revenue >= $19.5bn and gross margin >=60%, go long $MU by day-1 close for the next 1–3 sessions.

Micron guided Q2 revenue around $18.7bn and EPS $8.42, while previews put street expectations near $19.9bn revenue and $9.21 EPS. Revenue of at least $19.5bn with 60%+ gross margin would confirm strong HBM and DRAM pricing and AI-server demand. That should support further re-rating for MU and positive sentiment across the memory complex over the next few sessions.

Risk: Exit if $MU closes below its first post-earnings regular-session close within the following three sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-24 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $JBL — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If JBL reports Q2 revenue >= $7.9bn and EPS >= $2.60, go long $JBL by day-1 close for the next 1–3 sessions.

Consensus previews center around Q2 revenue of about $7.78bn and EPS near $2.51, with focus on AI/data-center, enterprise, and cloud infrastructure demand. Revenue at or above $7.9bn and EPS of at least $2.60 would confirm stronger-than-expected AI and hyperscaler demand plus solid margins. That should support a positive re-rating for Jabil and for EMS peers tactically.

Risk: Exit if $JBL closes below its first post-earnings regular-session close within the following three sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-24 close (ET)

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3/3 Short $LULU — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Short $LULU at next regular-session open; hold through the first 1–3 sessions as the lowered FY and Q1 guidance reprices earnings expectations.

Lululemon beat on Q4, but Reuters highlighted FY2026 EPS guidance of about $12.10-$12.30 versus roughly $12.51 expected and softer Q1 EPS. Q4 gross margin was down 550bp and tariffs are estimated at $380mn annually, pressuring profitability. This combination likely forces a near-term reset in earnings expectations and valuation for a premium apparel name.

Risk: Exit if $LULU closes above its next regular-session opening price within three sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-24 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Markets finished mixed as Fed data showed modest industrial and housing gains while corporate news hit after the close; Treasuries steady and the dollar held firm. Industrial production and NAHB’s slight rise kept rate-cut odds in check, pressuring rate-sensitive assets ($TLT) and supporting cyclicals and the dollar ($DXY). After-hours company developments—W&T’s results and guidance, Beyond Meat’s filing delay and a JBS plant strike—added single-name and commodity risk into the session close.

Intraday — Morning releases showed US industrial production up 0.2% and NAHB sentiment edging to 38, nudging cyclical exposure and homebuilders; investors parsed growth-versus-inflation implications for Treasuries ($TLT) and sector ETFs including industrials and homebuilders ($XLI, $XHB) while the dollar stayed firm ($DXY).

After Hours — After the close W&T Offshore filed final 2025 results and issued 2026 guidance, creating focus on E&P cash flow and reserves ($WTI); Beyond Meat said it will delay its 2025 annual report amid inventory review and flagged weaker preliminary Q4 revenue ($BYND); JBS plant workers began a two-week strike, raising protein-processing and livestock tightness concerns ($LE=F).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $ZTO — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS ≥ $0.45 and revenue ≥ $1.99bn, go long ZTO at next regular-session open for 1–3 sessions.

ZTO is reporting Q4 and full-year 2025 results with expectations near $0.4426 EPS and $1.9889 billion revenue, against $0.44 EPS last year. If EPS reaches at least $0.45 and revenue $1.99 billion or more, it would confirm resilient parcel volume, pricing, and margins in China e-commerce logistics, encouraging investors to rotate into ZTO over the following few sessions.

Risk: Exit if ZTO closes below its post-earnings open during the holding window. • Valid until 2026-03-23 20:00 ET

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2/3 Long $GDS — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If revenue ≥ $408.46m and EPS ≥ $0.00, go long GDS at next regular-session open for 1–3 sessions.

GDS will report Q4 and 2025 results with consensus around -$0.01 EPS and $408.46 million revenue, versus $405.50 million revenue and $0.45 EPS last quarter. If revenue meets or exceeds $408.46 million and EPS is at least breakeven, it would highlight resilient China data-center demand and margin control, likely prompting renewed buying interest over the following sessions.

Risk: Exit if GDS closes below its post-earnings open during the holding window. • Valid until 2026-03-23 20:00 ET

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3/3 Short $BYND — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Short BYND at next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions.

Beyond Meat’s delayed 2025 annual report, inventory-balance review, and focus on excess and obsolete stock raise accounting and demand concerns just as it signals Q4 revenue below Wall Street expectations. That combination typically widens the company’s risk premium. Over the next several sessions, investors may further de-rate BYND as confidence in its controls, growth trajectory, and margin quality weakens.

Risk: Exit if BYND closes above its first-session open during the holding window. • Valid until 2026-03-23 20:00 ET

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Market Recap — Oil headlines set the tone and kept risk trading cautious; growth signals were soft. Saudi cuts and an IEA emergency release tightened front-end crude balances, lifting crude ($CL=F) and pressuring energy-market volatility. U.S. data showed core capital orders flat and consumer sentiment down, nudging equity futures ($ES=F) and rate-sensitive proxies ($ZN=F). Natural gas supply records added another energy-supply datapoint ($NG=F).

Intraday — Early prints showed core durable-goods orders unchanged and shipments dipping, feeding into lower growth expectations and Treasury/yield sensitivity ($ZN=F), while preliminary Michigan sentiment slipped on higher gasoline costs, weighing on futures ($ES=F). Oil traders reacted to reports Saudi output fell ~2 mb/d after field shutdowns, tightening balances and lifting front-end crude prices ($CL=F). EIA-sourced production data and a rise in U.S. rig counts signaled robust hydrocarbon supply dynamics, with record marketed gas and modest rig additions ($NG=F).

After Hours — Corporate news clustered around a cash takeout for Urgently and restructuring at Spirit, compressing equity mechanics for those securities ($ULY) and ($FLYYQ). On energy policy, Canada pledged 23.6 million barrels to the IEA emergency release while the U.S. directed Sable Offshore to restore Santa Ynez production, both actions affecting prompt crude availability and pricing ($CL=F) and issuer-specific exposure ($SOC).

Trade Ideas For The Next Trading Day

1/2 Long $ULY — Tactical (1–5d) • Other

Plan: If $ULY trades below 5.50 during the first session, go long for the next 1–3 sessions.

Agero agreed to acquire Urgently for $5.50 per share in cash via a tender offer, with closing targeted by end-May 2026, subject to customary conditions and majority tender. This cash deal establishes a clear valuation anchor. If the stock trades below 5.50, merger-arbitrage buyers are likely to step in, supporting spread compression and a tactical upside move over the next few sessions.

Urgently reported Q4 revenue growth to $33.292 mn, with gross margin expanding to 26.00% from 22.00%. GAAP operating loss narrowed and non-GAAP operating income turned positive. These results improve the standalone operating profile just as the company is being acquired, potentially reducing perceived downside and supporting a tighter spread to the takeout value. Despite suspended 2026 guidance, shares may drift higher near term.

Risk: Exit if deal is terminated or regulatory obstacles are formally disclosed. • Valid until 2026-03-20 20:00 ET

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2/2 Long $SOC — Tactical (1–5d) • Policy

Plan: Go long at next regular-session open and hold through the next 1–3 sessions.

Reuters reported the Trump administration directed Sable Offshore to restore drilling operations at the Santa Ynez unit and restart the associated pipeline, explicitly aimed at bringing production back online. A federal directive can accelerate restart timing, improving visibility on Sable-specific production and cash flow. Shares may re-rate higher over the next few sessions as investors update restart expectations and California crude supply assumptions.

Risk: Exit if $SOC closes below its next regular-session open. • Valid until 2026-03-20 20:00 ET

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Market Recap — Jobless claims printed 213k and continuing claims fell, while the 30‑year Treasury auction cleared at 4.871%, keeping yields in focus (ZN=F, ZB=F). Natural gas stocks slid 38 Bcf, leaving storage modestly below the five‑year average and supporting energy-sensitive sectors. After the bell, software and security names reported results that will shape near‑term tech sentiment.

Intraday — Morning data showed initial jobless claims of 213,000 and a lower insured‑unemployment stock, which fed front‑end rate and dollar positioning (ZN=F, DX=F); EIA said working gas fell 38 Bcf, pressuring prompt gas prices (NG=F). The Treasury auction for the 29‑year bond stopped at 4.871%, a setting that anchored long‑end yield moves into the close (ZB=F).

After Hours — Adobe reported Q1 revenue $6.40bn, non‑GAAP EPS $6.06 and a Q2 revenue guide, plus a CEO succession transition noted (ADBE); Rubrik posted Q4 revenue $377.7mn, subscription ARR $1.46bn and FY27 revenue guidance, both prints likely to reprice software and security peers (RBRK).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $VEON — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If VEON reports at least 5% y/y revenue growth, go long $VEON in the first session, holding for the next 1–3 sessions.

VEON’s FY25 update will highlight group revenue, EBITDA, free cash flow, and capex alongside Kyivstar and Jazz trends. A revenue growth result of 5% y/y or better would confirm healthy operating momentum, building on Jazz’s 190 MHz spectrum win and recent digital expansion. Stronger cash generation and growth should support a tactical rerating in the following sessions.

Risk: Exit if $VEON closes below its first post-release regular-session close within the next 3 sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-19 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $ADBE — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long $ADBE at next regular-session open following earnings, targeting a rebound over the next 1–3 sessions.

Adobe posted Q1 FY26 revenue of $6.40bn, non-GAAP EPS of $6.06, and ARR of $26.06bn, while reaffirming FY26 targets. Q2 guidance of $6.43bn-$6.48bn revenue and $5.80-$5.85 non-GAAP EPS supports growth and margin durability. CEO transition may initially pressure sentiment, but stable guidance should anchor the multiple over the next few sessions.

Risk: Exit if $ADBE closes below its first post-earnings regular-session close within the next 3 sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-19 close (ET)

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Market Recap — CPI showed a modest rise that repriced real rates and pressured multiples, leaving equities subdued ($SPY) while the long end sold off into a firm Treasury reopening ($ZN=F). Oil inventories surprised with a crude build and product draws, supporting prompt oil balances ($CL=F). Late-session corporate news included a revenue beat from a dating app and a fund redemption limit tied to a major bank.

Intraday — Morning CPI (Feb headline +0.30% m/m, core +0.20% m/m) set the tone, prompting higher Treasury yields and wider real‑rate moves that weighed on equity multiples ($SPY) and drove demand dynamics into the 9y11m reopening sold at a 4.217% high yield ($ZN=F); mid‑day EIA data showed U.S. crude inventories up 3.8mn bbl with gasoline and distillates drawing, supporting crude/product price sensitivity ($CL=F).

After Hours — Bumble reported Q4 revenue above estimates and guided Q1 revenue to $209–213mn, a mixed print for the consumer internet name ($BMBL); later, Morgan Stanley restricted redemptions at a private‑credit fund after withdrawal requests approached 11% of shares outstanding, a potential stress signal for credit funding and managers ($MS).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $ADBE — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: After earnings, if revenue >= $6.3 bn and EPS >= $5.90, go long next regular-session open for 1–3 sessions.

Adobe will report fiscal Q1 2026 after the close, with consensus around $6.28 billion revenue and $5.88 EPS versus company guidance of $6.25–$6.30 billion and $5.85–$5.90 non-GAAP EPS. Delivering revenue at or above $6.3 billion and EPS at least $5.90 would signal stronger execution, reinforcing confidence in ARR growth, AI monetization, and software-multiple durability.

Risk: Exit if ADBE closes below its post-earnings open on two consecutive sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-18 20:00 ET

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2/3 Long $ULTA — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: After results, if revenue >= $3.85 bn and EPS >= $8.02, go long next session for 1–3 days.

Ulta reports Q4 and FY2025 results with consensus near $3.83 billion revenue and $8.02 EPS, following a prior quarter where revenue was $2.86 billion and EPS $5.14, alongside raised annual EPS guidance to $25.20–$25.50. A revenue print of at least $3.85 billion with solid EPS would confirm resilient beauty demand and support specialty-retail margin expectations.

Risk: Exit if ULTA closes below its earnings-day close on two straight sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-18 20:00 ET

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3/3 Long $DG — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If EPS >= $1.60 and revenue >= $10.78 bn, go long $DG at first session after release for 1–3 sessions.

Dollar General releases Q4 2025 results with consensus about $1.57 EPS on $10.78 billion revenue, versus the prior quarter’s $1.28 EPS on $10.65 billion when management raised full-year EPS guidance to $6.30–$6.50. An EPS outcome of at least $1.60 with revenue meeting $10.78 billion would underscore improving execution and earnings power in discount retail.

Risk: Exit if DG closes below its post-earnings open on two consecutive sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-18 20:00 ET

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Market Recap — Markets digested a heavy earnings slate and company-day commentary into the close. TransUnion’s Investor Day framed multi-year growth and margin targets while tech cloud beats late in the session grabbed attention ($TRU, $ORCL). After-hours tech and consumer reports extended the newsflow into the evening, keeping volatility elevated around individual names ($BLND, $WEST).

Intraday — Early action centered on TransUnion’s Investor Day, which reiterated FY2026 guidance and a medium-term framework targeting high-single-digit revenue growth and margin expansion ($TRU); traders parsed guidance and capital-return bias into stock reactions. Into the afternoon, positioning shifted toward cloud names ahead of close as market participants awaited post-close reports and guidance updates ($ORCL).

After Hours — Oracle posted a strong Q3 with $17.19bn revenue, cloud revenue up 44%, IaaS up 84%, non-GAAP EPS $1.79 and raised FY2027 revenue targets, plus a dividend declaration that reshaped long-duration growth expectations ($ORCL). Blend released preliminary Q4 revenue of $32.37mn, positive non-GAAP operating income and a $50mn buyback authorization, while Westrock Coffee reported Q4 sales up 48.3% and raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $90–$100mn, keeping investor focus on profitability and cash returns ($BLND, $WEST).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $PATH — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If PATH reports revenue >=$465mn, EPS >=$0.25, and ARR >=$1.8bn, buy at first post-earnings open and hold 1–3 sessions.

Visible consensus for UiPath’s Q4 calls for $464.81mn revenue and $0.25 EPS, versus $411.11mn and $0.16 last quarter and $424mn revenue a year ago with $1.666bn ARR. If revenue reaches at least $465mn, EPS meets $0.25, and ARR exceeds $1.8bn, it would confirm reacceleration and agentic-automation traction, supporting a tactical long in PATH.

Risk: If PATH closes below its first post-earnings regular-session close within three sessions, exit. • Valid until 2026-03-17 20:00 ET

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2/3 Long $ORCL — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Buy ORCL at next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions, barring invalidation.

Oracle delivered Q3 FY2026 revenue of $17.19bn, up 22.00%, with cloud revenue up 44.00% and IaaS up 84.00%. RPO reached $553bn, up 325.00% y/y, and Q4 guidance calls for 19.00–21.00% revenue growth and $1.96–$2.00 EPS. Raising the FY2027 revenue target to $90bn underscores durable AI-cloud demand, supporting further rerating of ORCL.

Risk: If ORCL closes below its next-regular-session open on two consecutive sessions, exit. • Valid until 2026-03-17 20:00 ET

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3/3 Long $SFIX — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If SFIX reports revenue >=$335mn, EPS <=-$0.05, and gross margin >=44%, buy at first post-earnings open and hold 1–3 sessions.

Stitch Fix is expected to deliver Q2 revenue of $334.74mn and EPS of -$0.05 after a prior quarter with $342.13mn revenue and -$0.05 EPS. If revenue is at least $335mn, losses are no worse than -$0.05, and gross margin reaches 44% or better, it would reinforce turnaround and cost-control credibility, justifying a short-horizon bounce in SFIX.

Risk: If SFIX closes below its first post-earnings regular-session open within three sessions, exit. • Valid until 2026-03-17 20:00 ET

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Market Recap — Markets pivoted between AI optimism and energy caution, with Microsoft-led product news and a G7 oil decision setting the tone; HPE’s after-hours beat added upside to tech names. Microsoft ($MSFT) unveiled Copilot Cowork and Anthropic model support, while oil supply comments kept crude sensitivity high ($CL=F). The SPAC-to-public news around Controlled Thermal Resources repriced related vehicles ($PLMKU). HPE’s stronger revenue, EPS and raised guidance late pushed AI-infrastructure sentiment ($HPE, $NVDA).

Intraday — Early-session tech headlines were led by Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork announcement and bundled M365 Copilot pricing, drawing attention to enterprise AI monetization ($MSFT) and peers. A G7 decision to hold off on strategic oil releases kept energy markets on edge and supported crude and product futures ($CL=F, $RB=F). The planned $4.7bn SPAC merger for Controlled Thermal Resources revived lithium/geothermal buildout narratives and moved the SPAC vehicle ($PLMKU).

After Hours — Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported Q1 revenue of $9.30bn, non-GAAP EPS $0.65 and raised FY26 adjusted EPS to $2.30–$2.50, noting an AI backlog above $5bn, which benefited HPE and AI-infrastructure peers ($HPE, $NVDA). The print followed intraday AI and energy headlines, reinforcing demand for servers and networking amid model diversification and enterprise AI adoption ($SMCI, $DELL).

Trade Ideas For Tomorrow

1/3 Long $ORCL — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If Oracle’s Q3 cloud revenue grows at least 30% year-on-year, go long ORCL for the next 1–3 sessions after earnings.

Oracle’s Q3 print will update investors on OCI/cloud growth and remaining performance obligations, key to the AI-cloud narrative. Last quarter, Oracle reported $8.0 bn of cloud revenue and $523 bn of total RPO; sustaining at least 30% cloud revenue growth would reinforce durable demand and backlog, supporting a positive tactical re-rating over the following sessions.

Risk: Exit if ORCL closes below its post-earnings close by the end of day-3. • Valid until 2026-03-16 close (ET)

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2/3 Long $NIO — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If NIO reports adjusted operating profit of at least zero in Q4 2025, go long NIO for the next 1–3 sessions.

NIO guided investors to expect its first adjusted operating profit in Q4 2025, driven by higher vehicle sales and cost cuts. Confirmation of adjusted operating profit at or above zero would mark a key profitability inflection, improving EV cash-flow credibility and sentiment toward China EV ADRs, supporting a tactical long in the immediate sessions after results.

Risk: Exit if NIO closes below its pre-earnings level by the end of the third session. • Valid until 2026-03-16 close (ET)

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3/3 Long $XHB — Tactical (1–5d) • Macro

Plan: If Existing Home Sales print at least 4.0 million SAAR, go long XHB by day-1 close and hold 1–3 sessions.

Keen housing-demand data remain central for homebuilders and mortgage-sensitive cyclicals. Existing Home Sales at or above a 4.0 mn SAAR would signal better resale turnover and affordability, supporting expectations for homebuilder demand. With housing-sensitive assets closely tied to rates and activity, such an upside print should favor XHB tactically in the sessions immediately after the release.

Risk: Exit if XHB closes below its pre-release level by the end of day-3. • Valid until 2026-03-16 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Weaker-than-expected February payrolls and rising unemployment tempered risk sentiment even as indices held modest gains; front-end yields reacted and the dollar was in focus ($ES=F, $ZN=F). Fed comments flagged the oil shock as likely transitory but noted it could complicate the inflation path, keeping rate expectations fluid ($ZQ=F, $DX=F). Energy-market strains — heavier crude premia and spiking pump prices — supported oil-related upside and pressured real-income narratives ($CL=F, $RB=F).

Intraday — The BLS reported February nonfarm payrolls fell 92k, unemployment rose to 4.40%, and hourly earnings jumped 0.40% m/m, moving market pricing for Treasuries and equity futures ($ES=F, $ZN=F). Fed Governor Waller said the oil-price shock likely won’t have a persistent inflation effect, while Baker Hughes showed a one-rig gain with oil rigs up and gas rigs down, feeding crude and gas dynamics ($CL=F, $NG=F).

After Hours — S&P Dow Jones named Vertiv ($VRT), Lumentum and others to join the S&P 500 effective March 23, with early after-hours strength in additions; replacements include Match Group and Molina Healthcare. Cleveland Fed’s Hammack said rates are likely on hold for some time but could tighten if inflation lingers, keeping front-end yields in focus ($ZN=F). Heavy-crude spreads widened as Mars traded at an $11/bbl premium to WTI and national gasoline averaged $3.32/gal, reinforcing energy-market pressure ($CL=F, $RB=F).

Trade Ideas For The Next Trading Day

1/2 Long $XLE — Tactical (1–5d) • Commodity

Plan: Go long XLE at the next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions.

AAA data show U.S. gasoline up 11% and diesel up 15% week-on-week, both at the highest levels in over a year. This extends the energy price shock, reinforcing crude-product linkage and supporting revenue and cash-flow expectations for integrated energy equities. XLE should benefit tactically as investors price stronger near-term sector earnings and its inflation-hedge role.

Also, Mars sour crude, a key U.S. Gulf Coast heavy grade, traded at an $11/bbl premium to WTI, sharply higher from $1.50/bbl a week earlier, as Middle East heavy output was curtailed and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. This tightening of heavy crude supply should support margins and pricing power for U.S. producers and energy equities captured in XLE near term.

Risk: Exit if XLE closes down versus entry for two consecutive sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-13 close (ET)

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2/2 Long $VRT — Tactical (1–5d) • Policy

Plan: Go long VRT at the next regular-session open and hold into the next 2–4 sessions.

S&P Dow Jones Indices will add Vertiv to the S&P 500 before the March 23 open, driving mechanical passive demand as index funds rebalance. VRT already rose nearly 6% in extended trading on the announcement, signaling strong initial interest. Additional front-running of index flows over the coming sessions can sustain a tactical upside bid in the stock.

Risk: Exit if VRT reverses and closes below its pre-announcement regular-session close. • Valid until 2026-03-13 close (ET)

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Market Recap — Claims held steady while a surprise crude build and a cluster of corporate reports set the tone. Weekly initial jobless claims were unchanged at 213k and continuing claims rose, nudging front-end Treasuries and the dollar ($ZN=F, $DX=F). EIA reported a 3.5mn-barrel crude build that pressured oil-sensitive positions ($CL=F). Postmarket strength in Marvell ($MRVL) and Costco ($COST) contrasted with Gap’s ($GAP) cautious EPS guide and buyback announcement.

Intraday — At 08:30 ET the Labor Department showed initial claims steady at 213k and higher continuing claims, a datapoint that softened short-duration yields and lifted dollar volatility ($ZN=F, $DX=F); at 10:30 ET the EIA said commercial crude inventories rose 3.5mn barrels while gasoline drew 1.7mn and refinery utilization was 89.2%, pressuring energy pricing and related equities ($CL=F).

After Hours — Beginning ~16:00 ET Marvell reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $2.219bn and guided Q1 above consensus, boosting its stock on stronger AI-networking outlooks ($MRVL); Costco posted fiscal Q2 sales and adjusted comparable-sales beats, supporting retail sentiment ($COST); later Gap guided fiscal 2026 EPS roughly $2.20–$2.35, authorized a $1bn buyback and raised capex, a mix that left its stock reaction nuanced ($GAP).

Market Wrap and Trades For Tomorrow

1/3 Short $SPY — Intraday (0–1d) • Macro

Plan: If average hourly earnings print at or above 0.4% m/m, short $SPY at next regular-session open into day-1 close.

February payrolls are due March 6 with Reuters expecting +59k jobs and unemployment at 4.3%. Average hourly earnings are forecast to slow to +0.3% m/m after January’s +0.4% and 3.7% y/y. A wage print at or above 0.4% m/m would signal sticky labor inflation, likely tempering Fed rate-cut expectations and pressuring broad U.S. equities, favoring a tactical intraday short in $SPY.

Risk: Exit if $SPY closes higher on the day of the payrolls release despite wages. • Valid until 2026-03-12 23:59 ET

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2/3 Long $BMY — Tactical (1–5d) • Policy

Plan: If FDA approves Sotyktu psoriatic-arthritis sNDA March 6, go long $BMY in first session after decision for next 1–3 sessions.

Bristol Myers Squibb faces a March 6 PDUFA date for Sotyktu’s psoriatic arthritis sNDA after positive POETYK PsA data, including Week 16 ACR20 of 54.2% vs 34.1% for placebo and Week 52 ACR20 of 63.1% with no new safety signals. Approval would add a new labeled indication, lifting Sotyktu sales expectations and improving BMY’s immunology revenue mix near term.

Risk: Exit if FDA issues a non-approval outcome or labels decision as delayed beyond March 6. • Valid until 2026-03-12 23:59 ET

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3/3 Long $MRVL — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long $MRVL at next regular-session open and hold for the next 1–3 sessions.

Marvell reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $2.219 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.80, with data-center revenue up 21% to $1.65 billion. Fiscal Q1 revenue guidance of about $2.40 billion topped the $2.27 billion consensus, and management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue growth outlook to more than 30%. This AI-networking strength supports a tactical long as investors digest the higher growth path.

Risk: Exit if $MRVL closes below your entry price on the second full session after entry. • Valid until 2026-03-12 23:59 ET

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Market Recap — US risk assets finished higher as growth signals and company results shifted intraday positioning; S&P futures rose while front-end Treasuries held steady ($ES=F, $ZN=F). ADP’s modest private payroll gain and a stronger ISM services print supported cyclicals, while crude inventories tempered energy moves ($DX=F, $CL=F). A well-bid 17-week bill auction and Broadcom’s robust report reinforced a confidence tone into the close ($SGOV, $AVGO).

Intraday — ADP showed private payrolls up 63k and annual pay +4.5%, and ISM services jumped to 56.1, lifting growth sentiment and nudging the dollar and rate expectations ($DX=F, $ZN=F). EIA data showed crude stocks +3.5mb, offsetting some energy upside even as refinery utilization stayed elevated ($CL=F, $RB=F). The Treasury sold $69B of 17-week bills at a 3.590% high rate with ~3.26 bid-to-cover, keeping front-end liquidity in focus ($SGOV, $ZQ=F).

After Hours — Broadcom reported FQ1 revenue $19.311B, non-GAAP EPS $2.05, guided Q2 revenue near $22.0B and announced a $10B buyback, driving postmarket strength ($AVGO, $ES=F). Markets digested the beat/guide into the evening, with risk assets holding gains as traders rebalanced rate- and growth-sensitive positions ($ZN=F, $DX=F).

Market Wrap and Trades For Tomorrow

1/2 Long $COST — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: If Q2 EPS >= 4.7 and revenue >= 68.964B, go long at next regular-session open for 1–3 sessions.

Street expects EPS ~$4.51 on revenue ~$68.964B after a prior quarter beat ($4.50 vs $4.27, revenue modestly above estimates). If Q2 EPS reaches at least $4.7 with revenue at or above consensus, it signals resilient traffic and membership, likely driving further defensive and quality flows into COST near term.

Risk: If COST closes below its pre-earnings close on either of the first two sessions. • Valid until 2026-03-11 23:59 ET

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2/2 Long $AVGO — Tactical (1–5d) • Earnings

Plan: Go long AVGO at next regular-session open after this report and hold through the next 1–3 sessions.

Broadcom posted strong FQ1 growth with revenue rising from $14.916B to $19.311B and free cash flow at 41% of revenue. Q2 guidance of ~$22.0B revenue and ~68% adjusted EBITDA margin reinforces AI and infrastructure leverage. A new $10B buyback plus a $0.65 dividend should support near-term multiple and dip buying.

Risk: If AVGO is below its pre-earnings close by the close of day-2 session. • Valid until 2026-03-11 23:59 ET

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