Feb 11, 2026 Profit $504
It is February 11th, 2026, and you’re tuned into the Nasdaq Daily Recap.
Market News & Economic Landscape
Today’s economic calendar was relatively light, but we did have a few key data points that set the tone for the session.
At 8:30 AM, we received Non-Farm Payrolls and the Unemployment Rate, both major market movers.
On the earnings front, Cisco and Shopify were scheduled to report today, adding another layer of anticipation for traders.
Overnight Session
When futures reopened at 6:00 PM, the index initially edged higher in relatively calm trade. Our robot entered a short position, anticipating potential resistance overhead.
As Asian markets opened, momentum continued to build to the upside. The move invalidated our setup, and the short position was closed for a loss. Early volatility reminded us once again that overnight flows can shift quickly.
Pre-Market Data & Volatility
During the early morning hours, the market held firm as traders positioned themselves ahead of the payroll report.
At 8:30 AM, the numbers hit:
- Non-Farm Payrolls: 130 K, up from 48 K
- Unemployment Rate: 4.3 percent, down from 4.4 percent
The stronger labor data triggered an immediate surge, with the index jumping over 150 points within minutes. Our robot was positioned long into the release and closed the trade for a solid profit, recovering a large portion of the earlier overnight loss.
Cash Session & Intraday Trades
At the 9:30 AM cash open, sentiment shifted. Despite the strong jobs data, tech stocks came under pressure, and the index turned south.
Recognizing the shift in momentum, our robot entered multiple short positions. Both trades were executed cleanly and closed profitably. By late morning, realized performance had flipped decisively positive, reaching 129 dollars before noon.
Afternoon Session & Into the Close
The afternoon session turned choppy, with price action lacking clear direction. Volatility compressed, creating more of a scalping environment.
Our robot executed several small, tactical trades, steadily building gains. By the close, realized profit from index trading reached 162 dollars.
Meanwhile, the AMD trade delivered 342 dollars in net profit.
Total profit for the day reached 504 dollars.
After the Bell
After the bell, Cisco released earnings. The stock dropped significantly on the report, but the move had minimal impact on the broader index, as the session had largely already priced in the day’s macro narrative.
Summary
Today was a classic data-driven session. The stronger Non-Farm Payroll report sparked an early rally, but momentum faded after the cash open as tech stocks weakened.
Our robot adapted to shifting conditions — recovering from early losses, capitalizing on post-open weakness, and managing choppy afternoon trade with disciplined scalping.
Final results:
504 dollars in net profit, trading one contract of e-Micro MNQ and 100 shares of AMD.
A disciplined day with controlled risk and consistent execution.
Yu, Edward