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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Friday, November 14, 2025 MIXED

Today, the US stock market exhibited mixed performance, with the S&P 500 facing downward pressure from the underperforming sectors, particularly Media & Entertainment and Airlines, which fell by 2.7% and 2.4%, respectively. In contrast, the Infrastructure sector saw a notable rally, rising by 2.7%, primarily driven by Vertiv Holdings (VRT), which surged 4.5% to $170.91 after positive news coverage. The Magnificent 7 experienced a slight uptick, collectively gaining 0.2%, with NVIDIA (NVDA) leading the charge at a 1.8% increase to $190.16, despite the overall tech sector remaining under pressure.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • 3 Stocks Quietly Powering the AI and Tech Revolution Yahoo
  • VRT Why Vertiv (VRT) Stock Is Trading Up Today Yahoo
  • 3 Growth Stocks Insiders Are Betting On Yahoo
  • Tech Selloff Flips to a Rally. The Dow Is Lagging Behind. Yahoo
  • US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Technology Rebound Yahoo
  • Chase Coleman's Strategic Moves: Meta Platforms Inc. Sees Significant Reduction Yahoo
  • Applied Materials' Fiscal Q4 Earnings Fail to Shift Narrative, Morgan Stanley Says Yahoo
  • LRCX Lam Research Corp. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors MarketWatch

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

In the ongoing AI and technology investment theme, the Magnificent 7 continues to play an essential role, though today's performance was mixed. Notably, NVIDIA (NVDA) showed resilience with a 1.8% gain, while other tech giants like Alphabet (GOOG) and Amazon (AMZN) saw declines of 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively. The chip supply chain remains challenged, particularly with Lam Research Corp. (LRCX) down 3.3% to $148.02, indicating ongoing pressures in the semiconductor space that could impact future infrastructure and enterprise software investments.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.2% N/A N/A BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW
Infrastructure +2.7% N/A N/A BELOW
Enterprise Software +0.4% N/A N/A BELOW
Finance -1.9% N/A N/A BELOW
Healthcare -1.4% N/A N/A BELOW
Retail & Consulting -0.5% N/A N/A BELOW
Airlines -2.4% N/A N/A BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -0.6% N/A N/A BELOW
Food & Restaurant -0.7% N/A N/A BELOW
Logistics +0.0% N/A N/A BELOW
Industrial +0.1% N/A N/A BELOW
Cybersecurity -0.4% N/A N/A BELOW
Chip Equipment -1.1% N/A N/A BELOW
Data Center REITs -0.0% N/A N/A BELOW
Utilities -0.2% N/A N/A BELOW
Energy +1.3% N/A N/A ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +1.1% N/A N/A BELOW
Telecom -0.0% N/A N/A ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -2.7% N/A N/A BELOW
Biotech +0.0% N/A N/A BELOW
Materials -1.3% N/A N/A BELOW

Sector Strength

Infrastructure +2.7% 20d: N/A
VRT +4.5% [<50MA], SMCI +3.8% [<50MA], DELL -0.1% [<50MA]
Energy +1.3% 20d: N/A
CVX +1.3%, XOM +1.3%
Defense & Aerospace +1.1% 20d: N/A
LMT +2.2%, RTX +0.9% [<50MA], GD +0.1% [<50MA]
Enterprise Software +0.4% 20d: N/A
CRM +1.3%, PLTR +1.1% [<50MA], NOW +0.1% [<50MA]
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.2% 20d: N/A
NVDA +1.8% [<50MA], MSFT +1.4%, TSLA +0.6% [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Media & Entertainment -2.7% 20d: N/A
NFLX -3.6% [<50MA], DIS -1.7% [<50MA]
Airlines -2.4% 20d: N/A
DAL -2.5% [<50MA], UAL -2.2% [<50MA]
Finance -1.9% 20d: N/A
JPM -1.9% [<50MA], GS -1.8% [<50MA]
Healthcare -1.4% 20d: N/A
UNH -3.2% [<50MA], LLY +0.4%
Materials -1.3% 20d: N/A
APD -1.4% [<50MA], LIN -1.2% [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Infrastructure sector has positioned itself as a standout today, climbing 2.7% amid a broader market struggle. Vertiv Holdings (VRT) drove the sector's performance with an impressive 4.5% increase to $170.91, likely influenced by favorable market sentiment surrounding its strategic focus on supporting the rising demand for data center infrastructure. This sector's resilience offers a counterpoint to the overall market weakness, suggesting continued investment potential in infrastructure-related stocks.

Defense & Aerospace stocks also saw positive movement today, with Lockheed Martin (LMT) gaining 2.2% to $462.26. The sector's performance highlights a consistent demand for defense-related technologies, which could be bolstered further by geopolitical tensions. This growth is particularly notable given the broader economic uncertainties, positioning the sector as a defensive play amidst mixed market signals.

Cybersecurity stocks displayed varied performance, with CrowdStrike (CRWD) rising 1.5% to $537.55, contrasting sharply with Zscaler (ZS) which fell 3.0% to $299.45. The sector's mixed results reflect the ongoing battle against cyber threats, but solid performances from key players like CRWD indicate sustained investment interest in cybersecurity solutions as organizations continue to prioritize digital security in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 2 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 20 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 22 sectors in negative territory, pointing to widespread selling pressure.

Interactive Charts

S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

20-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NVDA $190.16 +1.8% N/A N/A BELOW 0
MSFT $509.23 +1.4% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
TSLA $404.35 +0.6% N/A N/A BELOW 0
META $608.96 -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 1
AAPL $272.16 -0.2% N/A N/A BELOW 3
GOOG $276.80 -0.8% N/A N/A BELOW 3
AMZN $234.69 -1.2% N/A N/A BELOW 3
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TSM $284.05 +0.9% N/A N/A BELOW 0
AVGO $341.81 +0.7% N/A N/A BELOW 0
ARM $139.77 -0.4% N/A N/A BELOW 3
AMD $246.81 -0.5% N/A N/A BELOW 2
MRVL $86.39 -1.2% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VRT $170.91 +4.5% N/A N/A BELOW 0
SMCI $36.42 +3.8% N/A N/A BELOW 0
DELL $133.18 -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRM $243.27 +1.3% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
PLTR $174.01 +1.1% N/A N/A BELOW 0
NOW $170.09 +0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 0
ADBE $331.11 -0.7% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $787.01 -1.8% N/A N/A BELOW 2
JPM $302.25 -1.9% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1025.28 +0.4% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
UNH $319.71 -3.2% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $102.27 -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 2
ACN $245.21 -1.0% N/A N/A BELOW 1
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $95.03 -2.2% N/A N/A BELOW 2
DAL $58.41 -2.5% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $5038.37 -0.5% N/A N/A BELOW 2
MAR $285.05 -0.6% N/A N/A BELOW 3
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $305.20 -0.2% N/A N/A BELOW 1
SBUX $84.78 -1.2% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $266.20 +0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 0
UPS $94.34 +0.0% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $199.04 +0.2% N/A N/A BELOW 0
CAT $552.74 +0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRWD $537.55 +1.5% N/A N/A BELOW 0
PANW $205.25 +0.2% N/A N/A BELOW 0
ZS $299.45 -3.0% N/A N/A BELOW 3
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $225.57 +1.2% N/A N/A BELOW 0
ASML $1005.65 -1.3% N/A N/A BELOW 2
LRCX $148.02 -3.3% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $156.92 +0.0% N/A N/A BELOW 0
EQIX $780.84 -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 3
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $122.71 +0.2% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
NEE $83.32 -0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 2
SO $89.95 -0.5% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $155.88 +1.3% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
XOM $119.29 +1.3% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $462.26 +2.2% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
RTX $174.88 +0.9% N/A N/A BELOW 0
GD $342.85 +0.1% N/A N/A BELOW 0
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $215.01 +0.7% N/A N/A ABOVE 0
VZ $40.36 -0.1% N/A N/A ABOVE 1
T $25.29 -0.6% N/A N/A ABOVE 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $105.09 -1.7% N/A N/A BELOW 2
NFLX $111.22 -3.6% N/A N/A BELOW 2
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $334.36 +0.2% N/A N/A BELOW 0
GILD $124.20 -0.1% N/A N/A ABOVE 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $421.84 -1.2% N/A N/A BELOW 2
APD $257.46 -1.4% N/A N/A BELOW 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: VRT (Infrastructure) rose 4.5% to $170.91. SMCI (Infrastructure) rose 3.8% to $36.42. NFLX (Media & Entertainment) fell 3.6% to $111.22. LRCX (Chip Equipment) fell 3.3% to $148.02. UNH (Healthcare) fell 3.2% to $319.71. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

No major risk alerts are triggered. In a directionless market, maintaining disciplined position sizing and clear stop-loss levels is key to managing downside risk while staying positioned for breakouts.

US Stock Market Outlook

Looking ahead, market breadth remains concerning, with only 2 sectors above their 50-day moving averages, suggesting a lack of strong upward momentum. Alert counts indicate heightened volatility, particularly in tech and consumer discretionary sectors, making it crucial for investors to remain cautious and consider defensive positions in areas like Infrastructure and Defense. As we navigate this mixed market environment, a selective approach focusing on high-quality stocks will be essential.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $98,106
P&L -1.89%
Today -0.21%
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