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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 BULLISH

Today, the US stock market experienced a robust rally, with 16 of 22 sectors reporting gains. The notable standout was Applied Materials (AMAT), which surged 5.0% to $242.46 following a UBS upgrade and a favorable DRAM forecast. Healthcare and Airlines also performed strongly, up 3.0% and 2.9%, respectively. However, the Magnificent 7 saw mixed results, with Meta (META) leading the pack up 3.8% to $635.70, while Nvidia (NVDA) faltered, dropping 2.6% to $177.81.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • AMAT Applied Materials Stock Pops After UBS Upgrade and Street-High DRAM Forecast Yahoo
  • AMAT This Morning, Wall Street is Bullish on AMAT, NVDA and AAPL Yahoo
  • AMD Cathie Wood Makes Massive Google Stock Purchase Amid AI Chip Shakeup — Ark Loads Up On Meta, Sells Palantir And AMD Shares Benzinga
  • Heard on the Street Recap: Nvidia Falters Yahoo
  • Tracking Terry Smith's Fundsmith 13F Portfolio - Q3 2025 Update SeekingAlpha
  • Here's Why Novo Nordisk Stock Popped Today Yahoo
  • Rigel Pharmaceuticals: Behind The Huge Rally SeekingAlpha

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme remains a focal point today, particularly with the recent moves in the Magnificent 7. While Meta and Google continued their upward trends, Nvidia's decline highlights ongoing volatility in the chip supply chain. Companies like Applied Materials are positioning well within the infrastructure supporting AI growth, especially as demand for enterprise software solutions continues to rise.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.8% +3.1% N/A ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain -1.0% +0.0% N/A ABOVE
Infrastructure -1.0% +0.4% N/A BELOW
Enterprise Software +1.4% +0.8% N/A BELOW
Finance +1.6% +1.0% N/A BELOW
Healthcare +3.0% +5.7% N/A ABOVE
Retail & Consulting +2.6% +4.9% N/A ABOVE
Airlines +2.9% +8.8% N/A ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel +1.6% +5.9% N/A ABOVE
Food & Restaurant +2.5% +2.6% N/A ABOVE
Logistics +1.8% +3.3% N/A ABOVE
Industrial +1.3% +1.3% N/A BELOW
Cybersecurity +1.9% -3.0% N/A BELOW
Chip Equipment +2.5% +0.6% N/A ABOVE
Data Center REITs -1.3% -1.7% N/A BELOW
Utilities +0.2% +0.5% N/A BELOW
Energy -1.0% -2.3% N/A BELOW
Defense & Aerospace +0.2% -1.6% N/A BELOW
Telecom +0.6% -0.4% N/A BELOW
Media & Entertainment -0.5% -3.2% N/A BELOW
Biotech +1.8% -0.2% N/A ABOVE
Materials +0.5% +0.5% N/A BELOW

Sector Strength

Healthcare +3.0% 20d: N/A
LLY +3.7%, UNH +2.3%
Airlines +2.9% 20d: N/A
UAL +3.4%, DAL +2.4%
Retail & Consulting +2.6% 20d: N/A
WMT +2.8%, ACN +2.3%
Chip Equipment +2.5% 20d: N/A
AMAT +5.0%, ASML +1.6% [<50MA], LRCX +1.0%
Food & Restaurant +2.5% 20d: N/A
SBUX +3.1%, MCD +1.8%

Sector Warnings

Data Center REITs -1.3% 20d: N/A
EQIX -1.6% [<50MA], DLR -1.0% [<50MA]
Infrastructure -1.0% 20d: N/A
SMCI -2.5% [<50MA], DELL -1.0% [<50MA], VRT +0.4%
Energy -1.0% 20d: N/A
XOM -1.3% [<50MA], CVX -0.8% [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain -1.0% 20d: N/A
AMD -4.1% [<50MA], ARM -2.4% [<50MA], MRVL -0.4%
Media & Entertainment -0.5% 20d: N/A
NFLX -2.4% [<50MA], DIS +1.3% [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Healthcare sector demonstrated significant strength today, buoyed by a 3.7% increase in Eli Lilly (LLY) stock, which now trades at $1109.94. This uptick reflects a broader trend in healthcare stocks, which have outperformed over the last five days, gaining 5.7%. The sector remains above its 50-day moving average, indicating strong investor confidence and potential for continued growth.

Airlines also stood out with a notable 3.4% gain in United Airlines (UAL), pushing its price to $98.91. This performance aligns with a recent surge in travel demand, as the sector has rallied 8.8% over the past five days. With ten sectors above their 50-day moving averages, the Airlines sector is well-positioned for sustained momentum.

In the Chip Equipment sector, Applied Materials (AMAT) led the charge with a 5.0% rise, reflecting positive sentiment from analysts. The stock is currently priced at $242.46 and has shown a solid 0.6% gain over the last five days. This sector's performance underscores the essential role of chip manufacturers in supporting the technology ecosystem, particularly amid ongoing discussions about AI advancements.

Conversely, the Chip Supply Chain sector faced challenges today, with ARM and AMD both experiencing declines of 2.4% and 4.1%, respectively. ARM shares now sit at $131.44, while AMD trades at $206.13. Despite the short-term setbacks, the long-term outlook for the chip supply chain remains critical as demand for AI chips continues to grow, suggesting potential recovery ahead.

The Cybersecurity sector had a mixed performance, but Zscaler (ZS) emerged as a bright spot, up 3.3% to $289.73. This sector has struggled over the last 20 days, but today's gains indicate a potential turnaround as companies prioritize cybersecurity solutions in a more digital economy.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 10 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 12 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
META $635.70 +3.8% +7.8% N/A ABOVE 0
GOOG $323.43 +1.6% +10.5% N/A ABOVE 0
AMZN $229.67 +1.5% +3.1% N/A BELOW 0
MSFT $476.99 +0.6% -1.9% N/A BELOW 0
TSLA $419.40 +0.4% +3.8% N/A ABOVE 0
AAPL $276.71 +0.4% +3.1% N/A ABOVE 0
NVDA $177.81 -2.6% -4.7% N/A BELOW 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AVGO $384.29 +1.9% +8.6% N/A ABOVE 0
TSM $283.91 +0.0% +0.8% N/A ABOVE 0
MRVL $83.37 -0.4% +2.6% N/A ABOVE 1
ARM $131.44 -2.4% -4.1% N/A BELOW 1
AMD $206.13 -4.1% -7.8% N/A BELOW 1
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VRT $169.57 +0.4% -0.6% N/A ABOVE 0
DELL $125.37 -1.0% +5.5% N/A BELOW 1
SMCI $32.48 -2.5% -3.7% N/A BELOW 1
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRM $233.74 +3.2% +2.7% N/A BELOW 0
NOW $165.06 +1.2% +1.1% N/A BELOW 0
PLTR $163.55 +0.8% -1.1% N/A BELOW 0
ADBE $319.55 +0.3% +0.5% N/A BELOW 0
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $301.64 +1.7% -0.1% N/A BELOW 0
GS $798.36 +1.5% +2.1% N/A ABOVE 0
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1109.94 +3.7% +5.7% N/A ABOVE 0
UNH $324.10 +2.3% +5.6% N/A ABOVE 0
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $106.78 +2.8% +6.4% N/A ABOVE 0
ACN $249.23 +2.3% +3.4% N/A ABOVE 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $98.91 +3.4% +8.3% N/A ABOVE 0
DAL $62.15 +2.4% +9.3% N/A ABOVE 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $304.12 +2.7% +7.3% N/A ABOVE 0
BKNG $4896.87 +0.6% +4.6% N/A ABOVE 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $85.91 +3.1% +2.7% N/A ABOVE 0
MCD $308.60 +1.8% +2.5% N/A ABOVE 0
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $272.47 +2.6% +4.3% N/A ABOVE 0
UPS $94.54 +1.0% +2.3% N/A ABOVE 0
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $565.29 +1.3% +2.4% N/A ABOVE 0
HON $191.02 +1.3% +0.2% N/A BELOW 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $289.73 +3.3% -0.7% N/A BELOW 0
PANW $186.27 +1.3% -6.8% N/A BELOW 0
CRWD $512.34 +1.1% -1.6% N/A BELOW 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $242.46 +5.0% +3.3% N/A ABOVE 0
ASML $1001.90 +1.6% -3.5% N/A BELOW 0
LRCX $151.68 +1.0% +2.1% N/A ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $156.12 -1.0% -1.2% N/A BELOW 1
EQIX $748.15 -1.6% -2.2% N/A BELOW 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $84.83 +0.7% +1.3% N/A ABOVE 0
SO $89.29 +0.2% +0.3% N/A BELOW 0
DUK $121.93 -0.1% -0.2% N/A BELOW 2
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $148.53 -0.8% -2.1% N/A BELOW 5
XOM $114.51 -1.3% -2.4% N/A BELOW 2
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $339.68 +0.9% -0.6% N/A BELOW 0
LMT $449.00 +0.3% -3.7% N/A BELOW 0
RTX $172.15 -0.6% -0.5% N/A BELOW 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VZ $39.90 +0.9% -1.5% N/A BELOW 0
T $25.56 +0.9% +2.3% N/A ABOVE 0
TMUS $205.88 -0.2% -2.1% N/A BELOW 7
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $102.62 +1.3% -1.3% N/A BELOW 0
NFLX $104.40 -2.4% -5.1% N/A BELOW 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $341.11 +2.0% +0.3% N/A ABOVE 0
GILD $126.29 +1.5% -0.7% N/A ABOVE 0
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $257.05 +0.9% +2.2% N/A ABOVE 0
LIN $406.35 +0.0% -1.3% N/A BELOW 0

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: AMAT (Chip Equipment) rose 5.0% to $242.46. AMD (Chip Supply Chain) fell 4.1% to $206.13. META (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) rose 3.8% to $635.70. LLY (Healthcare) rose 3.7% to $1109.94. UAL (Airlines) rose 3.4% to $98.91. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

No high-severity risk alerts are active. Market conditions are favorable, but always maintain awareness of potential profit-taking after extended rallies. Sector diversification remains important to manage concentration risk.

US Stock Market Outlook

Looking ahead, the market appears poised for continued strength, with 10 sectors currently above their 50-day moving averages. Alert counts are rising, suggesting heightened market activity, particularly in sectors like Healthcare and Airlines. Investors may consider strategic positioning in sectors that are trending positively, while monitoring the performance of the Magnificent 7 for further insights into the tech landscape.

Hypothetical Portfolio

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Value $97,356
P&L -2.64%
Today +0.83%
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