Look beyond the headline index
Compare advancing and declining shares, large-, mid- and small-cap participation, and whether gains were broad or concentrated in a few heavyweights.
Review leadership and weakness
Sector performance can reveal where expectations are changing. Connect the move to results, policy, global prices or company-specific news instead of assigning a story after the fact.
Carry forward questions, not conclusions
A closing summary should identify what changed and what remains uncertain. One session rarely confirms a long-term trend, so use the wrap as input for further research.