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Yesterday, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the markets staged a robust recovery as the previous day’s "tariff tantrum" cooled and "AI anxiety" eased. Investors rotated back into technology and hardware, helping the major indices snap their recent losing streaks ahead of today's high-stakes Nvidia earnings report.

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We remain out of all trades, holding a 100% track record for 2026. While we have sat on the sidelines during the recent turbulence, our portfolios continue to significantly outperform the benchmark.

• US 500 (IG Portfolio): Up +5.44% YTD.
• IBKR Option Portfolio: Up +3.72% YTD.
• S&P 500 Benchmark: Up +0.65% YTD.

Beating the Index: While the S&P 500 has clawed back into positive territory for the year (+0.65%), our portfolios are comfortably ahead. We are maintaining our wait-and-see approach as we wait for the "post-Nvidia" volatility crush to present our next high-probability entry. We will alert you when the time comes.

📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist Update

• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices): The standout performer, surging +8.77% ($213.84) following reports of a major multi-year AI chip supply deal with Meta Platforms.
• PYPL (PayPal): Continued its momentum, jumping +6.74% ($47.02) as buyout speculation and unusually high trading volume suggest institutional interest is intensifying.
• CRM (Salesforce): Rebounded strongly, gaining +4.13% ($185.51) as the software sector saw a broad recovery.
• DELL & NVDA: DELL gained a modest +0.54% ($119.78), while NVDA ticked up +0.68% ($192.85) as the world holds its breath for their earnings report today.

📅 Market Review for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Overview: Wall Street rebounded broadly as "AI-disruption" fears eased. The afternoon was dominated by positioning ahead of the Nvidia earnings and the State of the Union speech. A notable shift toward "HALO" trades (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) also provided support for value names like J.M. Smucker.

🏛️ FX & Crypto Review

• Bitcoin (BTC): Dipped -3.04% to close near $63,065. Despite the price drop, institutional inflows into Bitcoin-focused funds reportedly rose 15% this week.
• EUR/USD: Steady near 1.1883 as traders awaited more clarity on the U.S. tariff situation.

📈 Major Indices & Commodities

• S&P 500: Gained +0.77%, closing at 6,890.05.
• Nasdaq Composite: Rose +1.04%, finishing at 22,863.68.
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Added +0.76% (+370 points), closing at 49,174.49.
• Gold: Settled near $5,050 per ounce.
• Silver: Consolidated near $82.00 per ounce.

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