February 27, 2026 — Day 1
First full day with the optimized system. All 5 picks had NEWS catalysts.
The Picks
| Ticker | Entry | Exit | P/L | % | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFLX | $91.62 | $96.11 | +$485.22 | +4.85% | Market selloff gap |
| HPQ | $18.56 | $18.91 | +$183.28 | +2.24% | Takeover talk |
| FRSH | $7.66 | $7.80 | +$175.84 | +1.89% | $400M buyback |
| BSY | $35.96 | $36.60 | +$171.95 | +1.37% | Nvidia sympathy |
| NTSK | $11.11 | $10.80 | -$268.77 | -4.23% | Forescout partnership |
Results
+$747.52 — 4 Winners / 1 Loser
Key Observations
- NFLX dominated — Best pick of both days. Held gains all session.
- 5/5 NEWS catalysts — Scanner quality improving with the 9:15 scan timing.
- NTSK only loser — Wide spread (0.87) was a warning sign. Spread filter may need tightening.
- Two-phase close worked — 2/5 filled as limit orders, saving on slippage.