Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (March 09, 2026)
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Top Stock Movers – March 06, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
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U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday, ending a turbulent week dominated by geopolitical tensions and a weaker-than-expected jobs report. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.6%, the S&P 500 fell 1.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.0%. The Dow finished the week down roughly 3%, marking its worst weekly performance since April.Investor sentiment weakened after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. Economists had anticipated a gain of 50,000 jobs and stable unemployment.
At the same time, geopolitical tensions intensified as conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil supply routes. West Texas Intermediate Crude surged to about $90 per barrel, marking a 35% weekly jumpits largest weekly gain since trading began in 1983.
Top Stock Winners
Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Shares soared about 18% after the semiconductor company reported strong earnings and raised its sales outlook, driven by booming demand for AI infrastructure. The company posted record quarterly revenue of $2.22 billion and forecast more than 30% revenue growth this year.
Boeing (BA)
Boeing shares climbed nearly 4%, making it the best performer in the Dow. The rally followed reports that the company is nearing a massive deal to sell about 500 aircraft to China, potentially one of the largest orders in its history.
Day One Biopharmaceuticals (DAWN)
The biotech stock jumped roughly 65% after France-based Servier announced plans to acquire the company for $2.5 billion, paying $21.50 per share, a significant premium to its previous closing price.
Biggest Stock Losers
Gap (GAP)
Gap shares plunged about 14% following its latest earnings release, making it one of the worst-performing retail stocks of the session.
Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks
All members of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” mega-cap tech group ended the session lower as investors reduced exposure to high-growth stocks during the market sell-off.
Top Stock Movers – March 05, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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U.S. stocks tumbled sharply Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled markets and pushed oil prices above $80 a barrel. Investors shifted toward energy stocks while most sectors moved lower, sending major indexes deep into the red.Major Indexes Slide
The broad market sold off during the session:
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9%, dropping more than 900 points.
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The S&P 500 declined 1.0%.
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.8%.
The downturn followed reports that Iran claimed responsibility for an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears about disruptions to global energy supplies.
Top Gainers
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Trade Desk (TTD) surged 19%, the day’s biggest mover, after reports that OpenAI held early discussions with the company about selling advertising.
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Burlington Stores (BURL) jumped 6.5% following upbeat earnings results.
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Kroger (KR) climbed 5% after its earnings report.
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Salesforce (CRM) rose 4.5%, making it one of the few strong performers in the Dow.
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Energy producers rallied with oil prices:
APA Corporation (APA) +4.1% ,EOG Resources (EOG) +2.8%, Devon Energy (DVN) +2.6%
Energy was the only sector in the S&P 500 to finish higher during the session.
Biggest Losers
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Ciena (CIEN) plunged 15% after its earnings release.
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StubHub (STUB) dropped 13% following results.
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Several Dow components posted sharp losses:
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Walmart (WMT) -4% , Caterpillar (CAT) -4% , Merck & Co. (MRK) -4%
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Top Stock Movers – March 04, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Wall Street closed higher Wednesday as fears over the U.S.-Iran conflict eased. The Nasdaq surged 1.3%, the S&P 500 gained 0.8%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, snapping a three-day losing streak.
Biggest Gainers
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Moderna (MRNA) soared 16% after settling a $2.25 billion COVID-19 vaccine patent dispute.
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Box (BOX) jumped 10% on strong earnings.
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Ross Stores (ROST) climbed 8% after reporting upbeat quarterly results.
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) added 4%, continuing gains from earlier in the week.
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Crypto-Linked Stocks Rally
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Strategy (MSTR) +15%
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Coinbase (COIN) +10%
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Robinhood (HOOD) +8%, ahead of its product launch event
Top Losers
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GitLab (GTLB) fell 6% after issuing weaker-than-expected full-year guidance.
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Brown-Forman (BF.B) dropped 6%, impacted by Canada trade issues and declining used barrel sales.
International Markets:
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South Korea Kospi plunged 12%, marking its largest single-day drop ever.
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Pan Ocean shares tumbled 17% due to tanker navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Stock Movers – March 03, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday but finished well off session lows as investors navigated escalating tensions in the Middle East and sharp swings across commodities and equities.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.0%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.8%, shedding roughly 400 points after being down more than 1,250 earlier in the day. Investors pared losses after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.
Top Gainers
Plug Power (PLUG) +22%
Plug Power surged after earnings, ranking among the market’s biggest gainers. The hydrogen fuel cell maker benefited from renewed investor appetite for beaten-down growth names despite broader volatility.
Target (TGT) +7%
Target shares jumped after the retailer issued better-than-expected full-year profit and revenue guidance. Strong February sales and upbeat fiscal 2026 projections lifted confidence in the big-box chain’s turnaround efforts.
Best Buy (BBY) +7%
Best Buy climbed even after reporting weaker-than-expected revenue, as profit topped forecasts. Investors appeared encouraged by stronger margins and management’s confidence in stabilizing demand.
Top Losers
MongoDB (MDB) -22%
MongoDB plunged after issuing disappointing earnings guidance. While quarterly results topped estimates, weaker forward projections rattled investors and deepened losses in the software sector.
Newmont (NEM) -8%
Gold miners slid sharply as gold prices retreated from record highs. Newmont led S&P 500 decliners as bullion futures dropped more than 3%.
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