Stocks in Play - 2nd March 2026

Today in Focus: VG and some volatile Oil Pumps

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Situational Awareness

Market Condition: Significant Gap Down, VIX Spike

Commentary: Gap down situation today on Iran fears. VIX spike. Watch the VIX for a spike over $25 if it goes over then best to just sit on hands I think. However if it continues to fade through the day then this might be a nice shakeout.

Either way caution is likely prudent and no need to be a hero today. Oil and Gas are obviously strong along with Metals. Very difficult to know if this is a protracted move or what I deem more likely lots of whipsaw for late comers.

I’m expecting a bounce today later in the day. Remains to be seen though.

Upcoming Earnings:
After Hours: RIOT, MDB, DAVE, AMRC, STNE, CORZ, HROW, API, CERS, RGR
Before Open: TGT, ONON, AZO, AMLX, CPSH, CVEO, MASS, SRRK

Trade Updates:

Current Positions: FSLY, DELL, GLW, INNV, NKTR, PVLA, YOU, ROIV

In Play

VG:  In Theme (LNG), Good Chart, LNG Purchase Agreement & Earnings. Strong KPIs

Key Metrics: Industry Group: Oil & Gas Midstream, Market Cap: 28.19B, Float: 468.69M, Short Interest: 13.59%, Days to Cover: 5.48, Sales Y/Y TTM: 113.54%, EPS Y/Y TTM: 272.02%, Earnings: Mar 02 BMO, Exchange: NASDAQ

Catalyst: Announced the execution of a new, binding agreement for the purchase of approximately 0.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Venture Global for five years commencing in 2026.

Also announced earnings which were mixed. Beat on EPS. Missed on Revs. Earnings have significant growth Revs 177% YoY, Op Income increase of 192% YoY. Export cargos increased 275% YoY. I don’t pretend to understand these complex businesses too well so reverted to Stock Analysis KPIs for guidance and referenced the report for the upto date data. Cargos and TBtu’s comp below.

Chart is good, recent IPO and it’s my favored trade for the day. I’ve been monitoring this for a while now. I think there are definitely other options for high BETA day traders like USEG, BATL, INDO but beware they’ll definitely be volatile. USEG is my option here.

Delayed Reaction/Continuation Watchlist:

Monitoring:

• CRCL - Earnings Reaction/Character Change

• UAMY - Defence Contract Delayed Reaction

Delayed Reaction Watchlist (TradingView Link)

_{Note: This is my methodology for identifying stocks in play. There are many valid approaches to trading catalysts—find the setups, timeframes, and risk parameters that align with your strategy.}