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Yesterday, Friday, February 27, 2026, Wall Street closed out its worst month in nearly a year as hotter-than-expected inflation data (PPI) and continued AI jitters sent the major indices lower. While the tech sector faced heavy selling, one standout performer bucked the trend in spectacular fashion.

📉 Active Option Trade Tracker

We have successfully navigated February with a 100% track record. Our disciplined decision to move to cash earlier this week saved us from the sharp volatility that hit the markets over the last 48 hours.

• US 500 (IG Portfolio): Up +5.44% YTD.
• IBKR Option Portfolio: Up +3.72% YTD.
• S&P 500 Benchmark: Down -1.43% for the month of February.

Beating the Index: Our performance remains superior as the benchmark index struggles with its worst monthly performance in 11 months. We are out of all trades, waiting for the high-probability "March Setup" to emerge. Stay tuned; we will alert you when the time comes.

📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist Update

Yesterday provided a tale of two hardware giants and a significant reset in software valuations.

• DELL (Dell Technologies): The absolute star of the day. Dell shares soared +21.93% to close at $148.08. Investors cheered record earnings and a forecast that AI server revenue will double in fiscal 2027. This move justifies our high-conviction "Watchlist" status.
• NVDA (Nvidia): Continued its post-earnings slide, falling -4.16% to close at $177.19. Nvidia has now turned negative for 2026. We are closely watching the $170 support level for a potential long-term entry.
• CRM (Salesforce): Pulled back -2.79% to close at $193.90 as analysts digested a mixed guidance report. Despite the dip, it remains on our radar as it attempts to find a bottom.
• NFLX (Netflix): Notched a rare gain in the tech sector, rising over 2% after reports emerged that it had pulled out of a major bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery assets.

📅 Market Review for Friday, February 27, 2026

Overview: The "inflation is back" narrative spooked the markets. The Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped 0.8% in January—well above expectations. This suggests that the Fed may delay rate cuts even further, putting significant pressure on growth-oriented tech stocks.

🏛️ FX & Crypto Review

• Bitcoin (BTC): Slumped nearly -3% to settle near $65,592. The digital asset has faced steady selling pressure, falling roughly 25% year-to-date as "risk-off" sentiment dominates.
• Gold: Enjoyed a 1.4% bump, closing at $5,268 per ounce as investors sought a safe haven from the equity and crypto meltdown.

📈 Major Indices & Commodities

• S&P 500: Fell -0.43%, closing at 6,878.88.
• Nasdaq Composite: Slid -0.92%, finishing at 22,668.21.
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Dropped -1.05% (-521 points), closing at 48,977.92.
• WTI Crude Oil: Remained volatile, settling near $65.00 per barrel.

📊 Specific Stock Performance (Verified Closing Prices)

• DELL (Dell Technologies): Up +21.93% ($148.08). The clear market leader following a massive AI forecast beat.
• NVDA (Nvidia): Down -4.16% ($177.19). Extending its retreat as the "AI bubble" debate intensifies.
• CRM (Salesforce): Down -2.79% ($193.90). Hit by mixed guidance despite the broad recovery in hardware.
• NFLX (Netflix): Up +2.29% ($84.59). Gaining as it avoids a potentially expensive acquisition.
• Block (XYZ): Up +16%. Surged despite announcing massive layoffs (40% of staff), as the market applauded aggressive cost-cutting.

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