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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, November 18, 2025 MIXED

Today, the US stock market continues to face headwinds, with the S&P 500 marking a four-day losing streak as uncertainty around the AI sector weighs heavily. Major tech stocks, part of the Magnificent 7, are feeling the impact, with Nvidia (NVDA) down 2.8% at $181.35 and Amazon (AMZN) falling 4.4% to $222.55 after a disappointing earnings report. Meanwhile, the airline sector showed some resilience, with Delta Air Lines (DAL) gaining 2.5% to $57.13, while broader software stocks declined amid profit-taking and concerns over AI valuations, as highlighted by Marvell Technology (MRVL), which plummeted 5.7% to $78.62.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • MRVL Marvell Technology, Western Digital, Seagate Technology, Penguin Solutions, and Applied Materials Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know Yahoo
  • Shares of broader software stocks are trading lower. The tech sector has been under pressure amid AI valuation uncertainty and profit taking. Benzinga
  • Google CEO drops a bombshell comment on AI bubble Yahoo
  • AMZN Why Amazon Stock Plummeted Today Yahoo
  • Nvidia Stock Fell After Peter Thiel Dumped His Stake. Why ‘Everyone’ Is Selling. Yahoo
  • Dow, S&P 500 Mark 4-Day Losing Streaks as Investors Shun AI Trade Yahoo
  • NFLX Netflix Stock Price Lowers After 10-for-1 Split: Hold or Fold Now? (revised) Yahoo
  • NFLX Netflix Stock Gets Price-Target Cut On Growing Concerns Yahoo

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The ongoing turmoil in the AI investment landscape is becoming increasingly pronounced, particularly affecting stocks within the Magnificent 7. With Nvidia leading the losses among its peers, down 2.8%, and Amazon's significant drop following an earnings miss, investor sentiment is shifting. Concurrently, the chip supply chain is under pressure, exemplified by AMD's 4.3% decline to $230.29 and ARM's 3.0% fall to $136.04, as concerns about overvaluation and profit-taking persist.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.8% -4.3% N/A BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -3.0% -8.0% N/A BELOW
Infrastructure +0.5% -8.6% N/A BELOW
Enterprise Software -1.5% -5.8% N/A BELOW
Finance -0.1% -7.0% N/A BELOW
Healthcare -0.7% -3.1% N/A BELOW
Retail & Consulting -1.0% -2.3% N/A BELOW
Airlines +2.3% -6.8% N/A BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -0.2% -5.3% N/A BELOW
Food & Restaurant -0.3% -2.3% N/A BELOW
Logistics -1.0% -1.9% N/A BELOW
Industrial -1.6% -4.5% N/A BELOW
Cybersecurity -1.5% -5.9% N/A BELOW
Chip Equipment -2.0% -5.6% N/A BELOW
Data Center REITs +0.8% -3.4% N/A BELOW
Utilities -0.8% -0.4% N/A ABOVE
Energy +0.7% +1.5% N/A BELOW
Defense & Aerospace +0.1% -0.0% N/A BELOW
Telecom +0.1% +0.6% N/A ABOVE
Media & Entertainment +2.0% -5.2% N/A BELOW
Biotech +1.6% +2.7% N/A ABOVE
Materials -0.6% -3.5% N/A BELOW

Sector Strength

Airlines +2.3% 20d: N/A
DAL +2.5% [<50MA], UAL +2.2% [<50MA]
Media & Entertainment +2.0% 20d: N/A
NFLX +3.4%, DIS +0.6% [<50MA]
Biotech +1.6% 20d: N/A
GILD +2.5%, AMGN +0.7%
Data Center REITs +0.8% 20d: N/A
DLR +1.2% [<50MA], EQIX +0.3% [<50MA]
Energy +0.7% 20d: N/A
XOM +1.1%, CVX +0.3% [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Chip Supply Chain -3.0% 20d: N/A
MRVL -5.7% [<50MA], AMD -4.3% [<50MA], ARM -3.0% [<50MA]
Chip Equipment -2.0% 20d: N/A
LRCX -2.9% [<50MA], AMAT -1.6% [<50MA], ASML -1.6% [<50MA]
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.8% 20d: N/A
AMZN -4.4% [<50MA], NVDA -2.8% [<50MA], MSFT -2.7% [<50MA]
Industrial -1.6% 20d: N/A
HON -2.4% [<50MA], CAT -0.9% [<50MA]
Cybersecurity -1.5% 20d: N/A
CRWD -3.0% [<50MA], PANW -0.9% [<50MA], ZS -0.6% [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Media & Entertainment sector saw a surprising uptick today, with Netflix (NFLX) leading gains by 3.4%, reaching $114.09 following its recent stock split. Despite this short-term boost, the sector is still grappling with broader market pressures, which have led to a 5.2% decline over the past five days. While this sector remains below its 50-day moving average, today's performance offers a glimmer of hope for investors looking for opportunities amidst the downturn.

Biotech stocks have shown relative strength, with Gilead Sciences (GILD) climbing 2.5% to $126.35, benefiting from a favorable market reaction to recent product developments. This sector is currently above its 50-day moving average, a promising sign amid the broader market's struggles. Over the past 20 days, biotech has experienced a modest 2.7% gain, indicating a resilient trend amidst sector-wide volatility.

The Chip Supply Chain is facing significant challenges, with ARM and AMD seeing declines of 3.0% and 4.3%, respectively. This sector has been particularly hard hit, down 8.0% over the last five days. The continuous drop raises concerns about demand and profitability in the semiconductor space, as investors reassess valuations in light of recent comments regarding the AI bubble.

The Infrastructure sector displayed some positive movement today, highlighted by a 2.3% increase in Smart Global Holdings (SMCI), which closed at $34.90. However, it still remains down 8.6% over the last five days. With infrastructure investments critical for future growth, this sector will need to sustain today's momentum to regain confidence from investors.

The Airlines sector has shown resilience with notable gains from Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL), both posting increases of 2.5% and 2.2%, respectively. Despite a 6.8% decline over the past five days, today's performance suggests a potential rebound, although the sector remains below its 50-day moving average, indicating caution for investors.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 3 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 19 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
AAPL $267.19 -0.0% -2.2% N/A BELOW 5
GOOG $284.77 -0.2% -0.9% N/A ABOVE 1
META $597.20 -0.7% -1.9% N/A BELOW 3
TSLA $401.25 -1.9% -6.8% N/A BELOW 1
MSFT $492.87 -2.7% -3.4% N/A BELOW 2
NVDA $181.35 -2.8% -6.4% N/A BELOW 2
AMZN $222.55 -4.4% -8.9% N/A BELOW 5
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AVGO $339.85 -0.6% -4.1% N/A BELOW 1
TSM $277.16 -1.5% -4.4% N/A BELOW 2
ARM $136.04 -3.0% -8.5% N/A BELOW 1
AMD $230.29 -4.3% -11.0% N/A BELOW 4
MRVL $78.62 -5.7% -11.9% N/A BELOW 4
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SMCI $34.90 +2.3% -7.9% N/A BELOW 0
DELL $122.16 +0.2% -12.8% N/A BELOW 0
VRT $164.80 -1.1% -4.9% N/A BELOW 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ADBE $324.47 -0.2% -3.7% N/A BELOW 4
CRM $233.12 -1.5% -5.1% N/A BELOW 2
NOW $163.59 -2.1% -5.3% N/A BELOW 2
PLTR $167.33 -2.3% -9.1% N/A BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $772.47 +0.1% -7.5% N/A BELOW 0
JPM $298.07 -0.3% -6.6% N/A BELOW 4
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1030.05 +0.8% +1.4% N/A ABOVE 0
UNH $311.49 -2.2% -7.5% N/A BELOW 4
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $240.00 -0.6% -2.6% N/A BELOW 3
WMT $101.18 -1.5% -2.0% N/A BELOW 1
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $57.13 +2.5% -5.5% N/A BELOW 0
UAL $91.92 +2.2% -8.1% N/A BELOW 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $282.23 +0.0% -3.0% N/A BELOW 0
BKNG $4773.88 -0.4% -7.6% N/A BELOW 4
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $302.77 -0.1% -0.8% N/A BELOW 3
SBUX $83.33 -0.4% -3.8% N/A BELOW 4
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $261.74 -0.6% -2.1% N/A BELOW 2
UPS $92.83 -1.4% -1.8% N/A BELOW 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $545.60 -0.9% -4.6% N/A BELOW 2
HON $191.45 -2.4% -4.5% N/A BELOW 2
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $293.11 -0.6% -7.6% N/A BELOW 5
PANW $201.00 -0.9% -4.3% N/A BELOW 2
CRWD $513.67 -3.0% -5.9% N/A BELOW 2
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ASML $1002.74 -1.6% -3.2% N/A BELOW 1
AMAT $224.68 -1.6% -2.4% N/A BELOW 1
LRCX $143.00 -2.9% -11.3% N/A BELOW 4
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $158.35 +1.2% -2.6% N/A BELOW 0
EQIX $774.48 +0.3% -4.2% N/A BELOW 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SO $90.69 +0.1% -0.5% N/A ABOVE 0
DUK $123.80 -1.1% +0.8% N/A ABOVE 1
NEE $84.07 -1.3% -1.5% N/A BELOW 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $119.03 +1.1% +1.7% N/A ABOVE 0
CVX $153.62 +0.3% +1.3% N/A BELOW 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $471.14 +0.8% +3.9% N/A ABOVE 0
GD $339.90 -0.1% -2.3% N/A BELOW 2
RTX $174.03 -0.5% -1.7% N/A BELOW 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VZ $40.77 +1.1% +1.7% N/A ABOVE 0
T $25.30 +0.5% -0.2% N/A ABOVE 0
TMUS $212.03 -1.3% +0.2% N/A BELOW 2
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $114.09 +3.4% -1.4% N/A ABOVE 0
DIS $105.57 +0.6% -8.9% N/A BELOW 0
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $126.35 +2.5% +3.1% N/A ABOVE 0
AMGN $341.55 +0.7% +2.3% N/A ABOVE 0
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $250.33 -0.4% -3.6% N/A BELOW 3
LIN $413.20 -0.7% -3.3% N/A BELOW 4

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: MRVL (Chip Supply Chain) fell 5.7% to $78.62. AMZN (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 4.4% to $222.55. AMD (Chip Supply Chain) fell 4.3% to $230.29. NFLX (Media & Entertainment) rose 3.4% to $114.09. CRWD (Cybersecurity) fell 3.0% to $513.67. 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

As we look ahead, the market's breadth remains concerning, with only 3 sectors above their 50-day moving averages and 19 below. Alert counts are rising as investors navigate through mixed earnings reports and sector volatility. Positioning for the near term suggests a cautious approach, particularly in tech and AI-related stocks, while keeping an eye on sectors like biotech and media that are showing signs of resilience.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $96,458
P&L -3.54%
Today -0.56%
View full portfolio → Simulation only. Not investment advice.
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