Next Day Prep

Oil posted one of its biggest single-day crashes in years while the S&P 500 closed nearly flat — a divergence that reveals exactly what kind of market we’re in. The team breaks down the sector tug-of-war, a 2.5-to-1 reversal signal skew, and why VRTX was the only clean trade in a churning tape. With Oracle... The post Next Day Prep #222: Oil Crashes 11.5%, S&P Barely Moves — What the Market Is Telling You – Tuesday 3/10/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Crude oil’s historic $35 intraday range drove a near two-percent index reversal, but with only 27% of stocks above their 20-day moving average, the rally was structurally shallow. The team breaks down what actually worked — NVDA, AVGO, HIMS, and episodic catalysts — and why tomorrow’s G7 energy ministers meeting pre-market is the single event... The post Next Day Prep #221: The $35 Oil Swing: Was Today’s Green Close Real or a Trap? – Monday 3/9/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Crude oil posted a 35% weekly surge and wiped out every major index’s year-to-date gain, pushing stagflation fears from tail risk to base case. The team breaks down the structural damage underneath the surface — with only 4% bullish sentiment and two-thirds of stocks already broken — and identifies the only sectors with tailwinds: energy... The post Next Day Prep #220: Oil’s 35% Weekly Surge Just Broke the Market — Here’s How to Trade What’s Left – Friday 3/6/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Crude oil surged 8.4% to nearly $81, hammering airlines, industrials, and even defensive sectors — but software ETFs gained 2.3% as institutions rotated into oil-insensitive quality names. With Unit Labor Costs printing at 2.8% versus a 0.2% consensus and the Strait of Hormuz situation unresolved, tomorrow’s NFP report at 8:30 AM sets up as a... The post Next Day Prep #219: Oil Shock, Software Surge, and the Binary Jobs Report | Next Day Prep – Thursday 3/5/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

The S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell all closed higher Wednesday with Bitcoin breaking 73K — but breadth tells a more cautious story, with only 44% of stocks above their 40-day moving average. The hosts break down what drove today’s winners and losers, why Broadcom’s after-hours print is the single most important data point for Thursday’s session,... The post Next Day Prep #218: Relief Rally or Real Move? Broadcom Is the Deciding Vote – Wednesday 3/4/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

The S&P 500 closed flat but masked one of the year’s most volatile sessions, with U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran sending defense stocks surging and cruise lines cratering on the same day. The hosts break down why thin breadth tells a darker story than the headline index, which setups actually worked and why, and how to... The post Next Day Prep #216: Flat Close, Hidden Chaos: Navigating Geopolitical Volatility – Monday 3/2/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

NVIDIA posted record earnings and got sold off — but the real story is what the rest of the market did. The team breaks down the semiconductor selloff, the rotation into software and small-caps, and three setups that tell the whole story. Then they build the full PCE playbook: exact S&P levels, bull and bear... The post Next Day Prep #214: NVIDIA’s Punishment and the Rotation Signal: Your PCE Playbook – Thursday 2/26/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

The S&P 500 posted a 0.8% gain but equal-weight performance told a different story — mega-caps did all the work while the average stock barely moved. With NVIDIA reporting after the close, the team breaks down what the $195 price level signals, which setups actually worked today versus which ones were traps, and exactly how... The post Next Day Prep #213: NVIDIA’s Final Exam: One Stock, One Night, One Level – Wednesday 2/25/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

End of day prep for Monday 2/24/2026 The post Next Day Prep #212: Bull Trap or Conviction Buy first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

End of day prep for Monday 2/23/2026 The post Next Day Prep #211: Beat-and-Raise Gets Punished first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

End of day prep for Friday 2/20/2026 The post Next Day Prep #210: Friday 2/20/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

📊 The podcast discusses the market's reaction to the recent FOMC minutes and highlights key sector movements and earnings surprises. (00:00) Introduction: A recap of the market's resilient response to the hawkish FOMC minutes and notable sector rotations. (00:43) Market Resilience: Analysis of the market's strong rebound post the Fed announcement and the underlying demand in play. (01:19) Software Sector Surge: Exploring the reasons behind the sudden surge in Software stocks and the impact of key upgrades. (01:56) Energy Sector: Discussion on the geopolitical tensions driving the Energy sector's performance and the implications for consumers. (02:31) Surprising Earnings: Examining the unexpected market reaction to earnings misses and the prioritization of forward-looking metrics. (03:12) Tactical Setup: A look at the technical levels and key areas to watch for potential market moves. (03:38) Market Indicators: Insight into the VIX, yield movements, and sector rotation signals shaping market sentiment. (04:02) Economic Calendar Preview: Highlights of upcoming data releases and earnings reports influencing market direction. (04:23) Closing Thoughts: Emphasizing the need for caution amidst bullish sentiments and the importance of price confirmation in trading decisions. 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai X: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: Software Stocks Surge Hidden Signals Unveiled – Wednesday 2/18/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

📻 Episode Summary: Exploring the market's post-holiday action, from tech rebounds to activist footprints, and setting up for tomorrow's trading session. (00:00) Intro to Post-Holiday Market Insights (00:33) Tech Rebounds: V-Shaped Recovery in Technology (01:13) Rotation Out of Defensive Names: Consumer Staples Under Fire (01:46) Activist Footprints: Impactful Moves by Institutional Investors (02:24) eToro's Unexpected Surge: Diversified Trading Success Story (02:56) Oil's Geopolitical Influence: Energy Sector Fluctuations (03:29) Chart Analysis: Key Levels for S&P 500 & QQQ (04:03) Tactical Setups and Earnings Preview for Tomorrow 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai 🐦 Twitter: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 🎙 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: Tech Bounce Ignites Surge Apple Leads Way – Tuesday 2/17/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

# Summary: This episode of "Next Day Prep" dives into the market's reaction to the latest CPI print, semiconductor industry insights, and tactical analysis for the upcoming trading week. (00:00) Intro: Welcome to Next Day Prep - What We Are Watching Tomorrow! Delve into the market activity following the recent CPI data release and strategic insights for the next trading sessions. (00:25) A Divergent Friday: Exploring the divergence in market behavior post-CPI announcement, impacting major indices differently. (01:02) Market Rotation: Understanding the market's rotation dynamics influencing Tech stocks and rate-sensitive sectors amid changing inflation expectations. (01:46) Applied Materials Surge: Analyzing the significant growth and impactful predictions from Applied Materials' earnings report. (02:23) Semiconductor Outlook: Examining the positive industry forecast, emphasizing the ongoing AI infrastructure expansion and its implications for traders. (03:01) Tactical Analysis: Setting the stage for the upcoming trading week post-President's Day closure, focusing on crucial support and resistance levels in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. (03:57) Quick Movers and Rotation Strategy: Reviewing recent stock movements, highlighting the defensive sector's strength, and the significance of support levels for potential market shifts. (04:14) Conclusion: Prepare for the trading week ahead, monitor key levels, and stay alert for market developments shaping the week's trading landscape. 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai X: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: Semiconductor Boom Signals Market Shift – Friday 2/13/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

The podcast episode is focused on analyzing the market dynamics of February 12, 2026. The episode covers major sell-offs pre-January CPI, the impact on various indices, key themes in the market including AI disruption and defensive rotations, and technical levels to watch for the next trading day. (00:00) Intro/Market Pulse: Discuss the late-day flush, the "Risk-off" sentiment ahead of CPI. (00:52) The AI Double-Edged Sword: Delve into the impact of AI disruption beyond boosting tech, focusing on logistics crash. (01:28) Tech Wreck: Highlight the struggles in the tech sector with examples like AppLovin and Cisco. (02:02) The Outlier (The Alpha): Analyze the standout performance of Fastly and the reasons behind its massive move. (02:36) Defensive Rotation & Macro: Explore the shift towards defensive sectors and the macro impact, including oil prices. (03:08) The Setup (Next Day Prep): Discuss the technical levels to monitor for SPY and QQQ in preparation for the upcoming market movement. (03:51) Wrap: Conclude with insights on volatility and trading strategies for the next trading session. 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai 🕊️ Twitter: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: TechBlood & FastBucks Prep 4 CPI Storm – Thursday 2/12/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

**Episode Summary:** Today's episode of "Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow" delves into the market's reaction to strong job growth, bond market dynamics, sector rotations, and earnings surprises, offering insights on possible market shifts and technical levels to watch. **Episode Outline:** (00:21) Introduction to the Wednesday session - A tug-of-war in the markets (00:51) Impact of the January jobs report and bond market reaction (01:30) Rotation from mega-cap tech to hardware and semiconductor strength (02:08) Analysis of software versus hardware performance (02:40) Earnings reactions - Generac's strength and Robinhood's weakness (03:12) Zillow's sell-off and the debate on recovery play potential (03:50) Technical levels for the next trading day and volatility signals 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai 🐦 Twitter: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: Tech Sell-Off Ignites Semiconductor Surge – Wednesday 2/11/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

📈 The episode focuses on analyzing the market movements, sector rotations, standout stock performances, and upcoming data events impacting trading decisions. (00:00) Introduction to Market Movements (00:35) Nasdaq under pressure, Dow hits record high (01:12) Rotation from tech to Utilities and Real Estate sectors (01:57) Utilities sector standout performance (02:22) Catalyst behind Utilities sector strength (02:40) Real Estate sector response to housing news (03:04) Impact of Tech stall on active traders (03:30) Datadog's exceptional performance and narrative (04:01) Consumer sector analysis post flat Retail Sales data (04:30) Preparing for future sessions and potential plays (05:15) Insight into upcoming data docket and implications (05:50) Conclusion and well-wishes for trading success 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai X: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: Tech Rotation Awakens Utilities & Real Estate – Tuesday 2/10/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

**Summary:** In this episode of "Next Day Prep" by WaveRider.ai, hosts reflect on a challenging trading day amid significant market declines and intense sector movements. They delve into the impact of key events on mega-cap stocks and analyze potential trade setups for the following day, emphasizing the importance of staying responsive to market dynamics. **Episode Outline:** (00:00) Introduction to Episode's Theme (00:21) Recap of Market Performance: Mega-Cap Stocks and Sector Overview (01:11) Tech Sector Analysis: Alphabet's Earnings and Market Reaction (01:53) Market-wide Impact: Tech Sector Decline and Profit-taking Activities (02:32) Market Extremes: Consumer Discretionary and Materials Sectors (03:14) Cryptocurrency Market Turmoil and Equity Spillover (03:48) Spotting Market Survivors: Defensive Stocks and Performance Dynamics (04:29) WaveRider Analysis and Index Review: Support and Resistance Levels (05:02) Looking Ahead: Market Sentiment, VIX, and Active Trading Strategies **Promotional Footer:** 🚀 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our podcast for more trading insights! 🎧✨ 📌 Follow us on: 📸 IG: @waverider.ai X: @WaveRiderAI 🌐 Website: podcast.waverider.ai 📢 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive trading insights The post Next Day Prep: S&P 500 Breaches 50-Day MA In Negative Territory – Thursday 2/05/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.