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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, December 09, 2025 MIXED

Today, the US stock market experienced a mixed performance, with 6 sectors advancing and 12 declining. The most significant impact came from JPMorgan (JPM), whose stock dropped 4.7% to $299.16 after the bank forecasted $105 billion in expenses for the upcoming year, pressuring the Dow Industrials. In contrast, the energy sector showed strength, led by ExxonMobil (XOM), which rose 2.0% to $118.25. The Magnificent 7 stocks saw slight gains overall, with Tesla (TSLA) up 1.3% at $445.17, while Meta (META) struggled with a 1.5% decline to $656.42.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • JPM JPMorgan Stock Drops After Bank Predicts $105 Billion in Expenses Next Year Yahoo
  • JPM JPMorgan’s Stock Slide Weighs on Dow Industrials Yahoo
  • Tracking Ron Baron's BAMCO Portfolio - Q3 2025 Update SeekingAlpha
  • VRT Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Vertiv Holdings, Raises Price Target to $204 Benzinga
  • MRVL Marvell Launches Strategic Initiative to Accelerate AEC Ecosystem and Hyperscaler Adoption Yahoo
  • MRVL Marvell Introduces Golden cable Initiative to Accelerate Time-to-Market For High-performance AEC Deployments Benzinga
  • AST Spacemobile's Wisniewski Sets Out 2026 Goals Yahoo
  • These 3 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2026 and Beyond Yahoo

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme continues to evolve, with the Magnificent 7 showing resilience, albeit with mixed results. Notably, Microsoft (MSFT) inched up 0.2% to $492.02, while Nvidia (NVDA) faced a 0.3% decline to $184.97. The chip supply chain remains a critical focus, as Marvell (MRVL) struggled with a significant 3.4% drop to $88.84, despite launching initiatives to enhance the AEC ecosystem. This highlights the ongoing volatility and strategic shifts within the sector as firms adapt to market demands.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.1% +0.5% -0.0% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain +0.0% +0.4% +1.4% ABOVE
Infrastructure -2.1% +2.4% -3.5% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +0.6% +5.2% +1.2% ABOVE
Finance -1.8% +0.5% +2.0% BELOW
Healthcare -0.8% -4.5% -0.5% BELOW
Retail & Consulting +1.2% -0.3% +11.2% ABOVE
Airlines +0.7% -1.3% +14.0% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel -0.5% -2.1% +0.3% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -0.5% -2.3% -1.1% BELOW
Logistics +0.5% +0.2% +3.3% ABOVE
Industrial -0.7% -0.6% +0.1% BELOW
Cybersecurity -0.1% -0.2% -14.8% BELOW
Chip Equipment +0.3% +0.2% +10.0% ABOVE
Data Center REITs -0.3% +1.5% -6.3% BELOW
Utilities -0.4% -4.0% -6.0% BELOW
Energy +0.9% -0.8% -2.2% BELOW
Defense & Aerospace +0.0% +1.8% -2.0% BELOW
Telecom -1.9% -2.6% -2.9% BELOW
Media & Entertainment -0.3% -2.9% -10.9% BELOW
Biotech -1.9% -6.8% -4.6% BELOW
Materials -1.0% -8.0% -10.1% BELOW

Sector Strength

Retail & Consulting +1.2% 20d: +11.2%
WMT +1.3% (20d: +11.2%), ACN +1.1% (20d: +11.1%)
Energy +0.9% 20d: -2.2%
XOM +2.0% (20d: -0.4%), CVX -0.1% (20d: -3.9%) [<50MA]
Airlines +0.7% 20d: +14.0%
UAL +1.1% (20d: +11.3%), DAL +0.3% (20d: +16.7%)
Enterprise Software +0.6% 20d: +1.2%
ADBE +1.5% (20d: +3.3%), CRM +0.6% (20d: +6.8%), PLTR +0.2% (20d: -4.8%)
Logistics +0.5% 20d: +3.3%
UPS +1.5% (20d: +3.8%), FDX -0.5% (20d: +2.8%)

Sector Warnings

Infrastructure -2.1% 20d: -3.5%
VRT -3.9% (20d: -0.3%), DELL -1.6% (20d: -0.4%), SMCI -1.0% (20d: -9.8%)
Biotech -1.9% 20d: -4.6%
AMGN -2.3% (20d: -6.6%) [<50MA], GILD -1.5% (20d: -2.6%) [<50MA]
Telecom -1.9% 20d: -2.9%
VZ -2.8% (20d: -1.4%) [<50MA], TMUS -1.5% (20d: -4.5%) [<50MA], T -1.3% (20d: -2.7%) [<50MA]
Finance -1.8% 20d: +2.0%
JPM -4.7% (20d: -4.8%) [<50MA], GS +1.1% (20d: +8.7%)
Materials -1.0% 20d: -10.1% CRITICAL
APD -2.2% (20d: -12.0%) [<50MA], LIN +0.3% (20d: -8.2%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The energy sector is currently outperforming, with a 0.9% gain today, bolstered by ExxonMobil's 2.0% rise to $118.25. This performance aligns with a recent 20-day trend of -2.2%, suggesting a potential reversal as investors seek value in energy stocks amidst broader economic concerns. The sector remains above its 50-day moving average, indicating robust investor confidence and potential for future gains.

Enterprise software stocks are showing a positive trajectory, with a 0.6% increase today. Adobe (ADBE) was a standout performer, climbing 1.5% to $344.32, reflecting strong demand for digital solutions. While the 20-day trend shows a modest increase of 1.2%, the sector's health is reinforced by being above the 50-day moving average, suggesting continued momentum and investment potential.

The logistics sector also performed well, gaining 0.5% today, with UPS (UPS) rising 1.5% to $96.97. This comes on the heels of a 20-day trend showing a 3.3% increase, indicating solid performance amid e-commerce growth. Being above the 50-day moving average positions this sector favorably, as logistics companies adapt to evolving supply chain challenges and opportunities.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 8 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 14 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 13 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

Active Alerts

HIGH Cybersecurity down -14.8% over 20 days
HIGH Media & Entertainment down -10.9% over 20 days
HIGH Materials down -10.1% over 20 days
HIGH 5 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Cybersecurity, Data Center REITs, Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Materials
LOW Healthcare below 50-day MA with avg 6 consecutive down days

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TSLA $445.17 +1.3% -0.4% +1.3% ABOVE 0
GOOG $317.75 +1.0% -0.8% +9.0% ABOVE 0
AMZN $227.92 +0.5% -1.9% -8.5% BELOW 0
MSFT $492.02 +0.2% +3.0% -3.1% ABOVE 0
AAPL $276.92 -0.3% -2.5% +0.7% ABOVE 5
NVDA $184.97 -0.3% +3.0% -4.2% ABOVE 1
META $656.42 -1.5% +2.7% +4.8% ABOVE 2
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ARM $141.93 +1.5% +2.0% -5.2% ABOVE 0
AVGO $405.51 +1.3% +6.7% +15.4% ABOVE 0
TSM $302.59 +0.5% +2.7% +4.2% ABOVE 0
AMD $221.62 +0.2% +1.8% -6.7% BELOW 0
MRVL $88.84 -3.4% -11.3% -0.5% ABOVE 2
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SMCI $35.02 -1.0% +4.0% -9.8% ABOVE 1
DELL $137.62 -1.6% +3.4% -0.4% ABOVE 1
VRT $178.38 -3.9% -0.3% -0.3% ABOVE 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ADBE $344.32 +1.5% +5.4% +3.3% ABOVE 0
CRM $260.60 +0.6% +9.3% +6.8% ABOVE 0
PLTR $181.84 +0.2% +3.3% -4.8% ABOVE 0
NOW $170.98 +0.2% +2.6% -0.7% ABOVE 0
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $876.58 +1.1% +4.8% +8.7% ABOVE 0
JPM $299.16 -4.7% -3.7% -4.8% BELOW 1
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $323.60 -0.0% -4.1% -0.5% ABOVE 4
LLY $982.22 -1.5% -5.0% -0.5% BELOW 9
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $114.83 +1.3% +0.6% +11.2% ABOVE 0
ACN $269.53 +1.1% -1.2% +11.1% ABOVE 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $105.70 +1.1% -2.6% +11.3% ABOVE 0
DAL $67.41 +0.3% -0.1% +16.7% ABOVE 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $5195.76 +0.4% +3.1% +3.1% ABOVE 0
MAR $283.84 -1.4% -7.4% -2.5% BELOW 4
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $310.79 +0.3% +1.0% +1.9% ABOVE 0
SBUX $82.28 -1.4% -5.5% -4.1% BELOW 2
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UPS $96.97 +1.5% -1.3% +3.8% ABOVE 0
FDX $273.73 -0.5% +1.7% +2.8% ABOVE 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $592.97 -0.4% +0.5% +4.7% ABOVE 2
HON $190.17 -0.9% -1.7% -4.5% BELOW 1
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRWD $517.98 +0.5% -1.2% -7.0% ABOVE 0
PANW $195.00 -0.2% +0.7% -10.7% BELOW 2
ZS $243.01 -0.8% -0.3% -26.6% BELOW 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LRCX $165.81 +1.9% +3.8% +4.3% ABOVE 0
AMAT $267.14 -0.4% -0.6% +17.1% ABOVE 1
ASML $1109.98 -0.7% -2.6% +8.7% ABOVE 1
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $740.67 +0.1% +1.1% -9.2% BELOW 0
DLR $161.47 -0.6% +1.9% -3.4% ABOVE 2
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $115.24 +0.0% -2.8% -6.0% BELOW 0
SO $85.49 -0.1% -2.8% -5.4% BELOW 5
NEE $79.64 -1.1% -6.3% -6.5% BELOW 4
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $118.25 +2.0% +0.4% -0.4% ABOVE 0
CVX $148.49 -0.1% -2.0% -3.9% BELOW 3
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $466.89 +0.3% +4.5% +2.9% ABOVE 0
RTX $171.93 +0.2% +2.1% -3.7% BELOW 0
GD $332.91 -0.5% -1.1% -5.2% BELOW 3
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
T $24.23 -1.3% -3.2% -2.7% BELOW 3
TMUS $201.35 -1.5% -3.4% -4.5% BELOW 2
VZ $39.46 -2.8% -1.3% -1.4% BELOW 2
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $96.71 -0.1% -7.0% -14.9% BELOW 5
DIS $106.30 -0.6% +1.2% -6.8% ABOVE 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $118.58 -1.5% -4.5% -2.6% BELOW 4
AMGN $313.85 -2.3% -9.1% -6.6% BELOW 4
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $390.38 +0.3% -4.6% -8.2% BELOW 0
APD $229.09 -2.2% -11.4% -12.0% BELOW 3

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: JPM (Finance) fell 4.7% to $299.16. VRT (Infrastructure) fell 3.9% to $178.38. MRVL (Chip Supply Chain) fell 3.4% to $88.84. VZ (Telecom) fell 2.8% to $39.46. AMGN (Biotech) fell 2.3% to $313.85. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 4 high-severity alerts are currently active, signaling significant sector declines that warrant portfolio risk management attention. Consider reducing exposure to affected sectors and tightening stop-loss levels.

US Stock Market Outlook

Looking ahead, the market presents a cautious outlook with 14 sectors trading below their 50-day moving averages, raising concerns about breadth and sustainability. Alert counts are elevated, particularly in cybersecurity and media sectors, both of which are down over 10% in the past 20 days. Investors should closely monitor sector movements and consider actionable positions in outperforming areas like energy and enterprise software, which remain above key moving averages.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $98,892
P&L -1.11%
Today -0.34%
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