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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Wednesday, December 17, 2025 BEARISH

Today, the US stock market is experiencing a mixed session with 8 sectors advancing and 14 declining. Notable movers include Exxon Mobil (XOM), which surged 2.4% to $117.41, and Gilead Sciences (GILD), up 2.2% to $121.36, both contributing to the energy sector's overall gain of 2.1%. Conversely, the Magnificent 7 stocks faced significant pressure, with Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOG) down 3.8% and 3.1%, respectively, as the tech sector continues to grapple with broader market headwinds. With many sectors below their 50-day moving averages, the market sentiment remains cautious as we approach year-end.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • This Tech Play Smokes Google, Nvidia, And All Mag 7 Stocks Year To Date Yahoo
  • 3 AI Stocks Showing Strong Momentum Heading Into 2026 Yahoo
  • Super Micro (SMCI) Here's How Much $100 Invested In Super Micro Computer 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today Benzinga
  • 3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And 13% Revenue Growth Yahoo
  • ASML Micron Technology, Medline, Oracle, ASML And Arm Holdings: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today Benzinga
  • ASML Better AI Stock: ASML vs. Nvidia Yahoo
  • Salesforce and Other AI Stocks That Can Catch Up to the Pack Yahoo
  • Palantir (PLTR) Palantir, IBD Stock Of The Day, Forging Lower Buy Point After December Gains Yahoo

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme is under scrutiny today as the Magnificent 7 stocks collectively dropped 2.1%. Despite the decline, companies like Adobe (ADBE), which rose 1.9% to $354.66, demonstrate resilience in enterprise software amidst the turbulent market. The chip supply chain is facing acute challenges, particularly with Arm Holdings (ARM) plummeting 5.4% to $114.58, raising questions about future demand and supply stability as we move into 2026.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -2.1% -2.0% +2.5% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -3.8% -11.1% -4.3% BELOW
Infrastructure -4.0% -8.5% -0.6% BELOW
Enterprise Software -0.5% -3.9% +6.9% ABOVE
Finance -0.5% -2.5% +7.7% ABOVE
Healthcare -1.0% +0.8% +3.6% ABOVE
Retail +0.2% -1.1% +6.1% BELOW
IT Services +0.3% -0.6% +9.3% BELOW
Airlines -2.0% +0.3% +21.5% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel -0.2% +2.9% +11.6% ABOVE
Food & Restaurant +0.7% +1.7% +3.5% BELOW
Logistics +0.4% +0.0% +7.9% ABOVE
Industrial -1.9% -3.5% +3.0% BELOW
Cybersecurity -2.8% -6.4% -13.5% BELOW
Chip Equipment -4.9% -8.6% +2.6% BELOW
Data Center REITs -1.3% -3.3% -4.4% BELOW
Utilities +0.6% +1.4% -4.2% BELOW
Energy +2.1% -1.3% -1.5% BELOW
Defense & Aerospace -0.8% -0.5% +0.6% ABOVE
Telecom +0.7% +1.3% -3.3% BELOW
Media & Entertainment -0.3% +0.3% -3.7% BELOW
Biotech +1.0% +0.9% -4.7% BELOW
Materials +0.7% +2.9% -0.1% BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips -2.3% -5.7% +19.1% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Energy +2.1% 20d: -1.5%
Exxon Mobil (XOM) +2.4% (20d: -0.6%) [<50MA], Chevron (CVX) +1.9% (20d: -2.4%) [<50MA]
Biotech +1.0% 20d: -4.7%
Gilead (GILD) +2.2% (20d: -4.6%) [<50MA], Amgen (AMGN) -0.2% (20d: -4.8%) [<50MA]
Food & Restaurant +0.7% 20d: +3.5%
McDonald's (MCD) +1.3% (20d: +5.9%), Starbucks (SBUX) +0.2% (20d: +1.2%) [<50MA]
Telecom +0.7% 20d: -3.3%
AT&T (T) +1.2% (20d: -3.6%) [<50MA], T-Mobile (TMUS) +0.7% (20d: -5.6%) [<50MA], Verizon (VZ) +0.3% (20d: -0.8%)
Materials +0.7% 20d: -0.1%
Air Products (APD) +1.7% (20d: -2.7%) [<50MA], Linde (LIN) -0.3% (20d: +2.6%)

Sector Warnings

Chip Equipment -4.9% 20d: +2.6%
ASML -5.6% (20d: -2.3%) [<50MA], Lam Research (LRCX) -5.1% (20d: +4.3%) [<50MA], Applied Materials (AMAT) -4.1% (20d: +5.7%)
Infrastructure -4.0% 20d: -0.6%
Vertiv (VRT) -6.7% (20d: -12.2%) [<50MA], Super Micro (SMCI) -5.7% (20d: -11.5%) [<50MA], Dell (DELL) -4.4% (20d: +7.1%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain -3.8% 20d: -4.3%
ARM Holdings (ARM) -5.4% (20d: -16.4%) [<50MA], AMD -5.3% (20d: -11.4%) [<50MA], Broadcom (AVGO) -4.5% (20d: -8.0%) [<50MA]
Cybersecurity -2.8% 20d: -13.5% CRITICAL
CrowdStrike (CRWD) -3.8% (20d: -9.7%) [<50MA], Zscaler (ZS) -2.7% (20d: -22.4%) [<50MA], Palo Alto Networks (PANW) -2.0% (20d: -8.2%) [<50MA]
Analog & Embedded Chips -2.3% 20d: +19.1%
Microchip Technology (MCHP) -2.9% (20d: +27.1%), Texas Instruments (TXN) -1.7% (20d: +11.1%)

Sector Deep Dive

The energy sector is showing strength today, up 2.1% as rising oil prices buoy stocks like Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX), which gained 2.4% to $117.41 and 1.9% to $149.52, respectively. This uptick comes amid a broader trend where energy stocks have been fluctuating but remain resilient over the last 20 days, as the sector has generally been below its 50-day moving average. Investors are advised to watch for continued momentum as geopolitical tensions could impact oil supply.

In the biotech space, Gilead Sciences (GILD) is leading the charge today with a 2.2% gain to $121.36, contributing to a sector increase of 1.0%. While biotech has been under pressure over the past month, with a 4.4% decline in the 20-day period, today's performance may signal a potential bottoming out. Investors should consider the implications of upcoming drug approvals and trial results which may drive stocks higher in the near term.

The enterprise software sector is feeling the brunt of market dynamics today, with a collective decline of 0.5%. However, Adobe (ADBE) stands out with a 1.9% increase, reflecting strong earnings and positive outlooks in the face of broader sector challenges. The recent trend shows a 6.9% increase over the last 20 days, suggesting that while there are pressures, growth potential remains for leading firms in this space.

Conversely, the chip supply chain sector is in a precarious position, down 4.3% today and experiencing a 12.8% decline over the last five days. This is particularly notable with stocks like Arm Holdings (ARM) and ASML (ASML), both of which have seen significant losses today, prompting concerns about supply chain disruptions and future profitability. Investors should be cautious as the sector continues to show weakness below its 50-day moving average.

The infrastructure sector is also grappling with challenges, down 5.6% today and down 12.1% over the last five days. Stocks like Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and VRT have been particularly hard-hit, with declines of 5.7% and 6.7%, respectively. This sector's struggles reflect broader economic conditions and uncertainties surrounding infrastructure spending, making it crucial for investors to assess the viability of current positions.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 8 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 16 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 10 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 -13.5% over 20 days

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MSFT $475.04 -0.1% -1.5% -2.3% BELOW 1
AMZN $221.27 -0.6% -3.9% -0.6% BELOW 1
AAPL $271.59 -1.0% -2.2% +1.2% BELOW 1
META $649.50 -1.2% -0.4% +10.1% ABOVE 1
GOOG $298.06 -3.1% -5.0% +1.8% BELOW 5
NVDA $170.94 -3.8% -5.5% -8.3% BELOW 1
TSLA $467.26 -4.6% +4.6% +15.7% ABOVE 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
QCOM $172.34 -2.1% -4.9% +4.3% ABOVE 2
MRVL $81.64 -2.8% -8.6% +0.5% BELOW 5
INTC $36.05 -3.4% -8.8% +2.7% BELOW 5
TSM $276.96 -3.5% -9.1% -1.7% BELOW 5
AVGO $325.40 -4.5% -19.8% -8.0% BELOW 1
AMD $198.11 -5.3% -10.5% -11.4% BELOW 1
ARM $114.58 -5.4% -15.8% -16.4% BELOW 6
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HPE $23.88 -1.2% -2.1% +16.6% ABOVE 1
CSCO $75.60 -2.0% -4.1% -3.0% BELOW 2
DELL $127.33 -4.4% -7.7% +7.1% BELOW 1
SMCI $29.84 -5.7% -12.3% -11.5% BELOW 1
VRT $149.83 -6.7% -16.1% -12.2% BELOW 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ADBE $354.66 +1.9% +1.2% +11.5% ABOVE 0
CRM $257.72 +1.3% -1.6% +13.3% ABOVE 0
NOW $156.48 +0.2% -9.8% -4.2% BELOW 0
PLTR $177.29 -5.6% -5.5% +7.2% ABOVE 1
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $313.57 -0.2% -0.8% +3.9% ABOVE 2
GS $872.33 -0.8% -4.2% +11.5% ABOVE 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $331.63 -0.8% -1.5% +8.0% ABOVE 3
LLY $1040.05 -1.2% +3.2% -0.9% ABOVE 2
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
COST $862.65 +0.3% -2.5% -3.0% BELOW 0
WMT $115.66 +0.2% +0.3% +15.2% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $273.74 +0.6% +1.2% +13.5% ABOVE 0
IBM $301.60 +0.0% -2.4% +5.1% BELOW 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $110.27 -2.0% +1.7% +20.7% ABOVE 1
DAL $69.53 -2.0% -1.2% +22.3% ABOVE 2
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $309.47 +1.3% +4.6% +9.1% ABOVE 0
BKNG $5340.98 -1.8% +1.2% +14.1% ABOVE 2
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $318.69 +1.3% +2.9% +5.9% ABOVE 0
SBUX $84.66 +0.2% +0.6% +1.2% BELOW 0
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UPS $99.57 +0.8% +0.5% +7.7% ABOVE 0
FDX $282.21 -0.1% -0.4% +8.0% ABOVE 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $198.90 +0.8% +3.1% +4.4% ABOVE 0
CAT $560.58 -4.6% -10.2% +1.6% BELOW 4
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $183.44 -2.0% -3.6% -8.2% BELOW 1
ZS $226.43 -2.7% -6.5% -22.4% BELOW 1
CRWD $470.02 -3.8% -9.2% -9.7% BELOW 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $247.96 -4.1% -8.1% +5.7% ABOVE 2
LRCX $154.98 -5.1% -8.1% +4.3% BELOW 2
ASML $1014.09 -5.6% -9.6% -2.3% BELOW 2
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $148.39 -1.3% -5.8% -6.1% BELOW 2
EQIX $743.83 -1.4% -0.8% -2.8% BELOW 2
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $116.44 +1.6% +2.7% -4.7% BELOW 0
SO $86.35 +1.5% +2.7% -3.0% BELOW 0
NEE $79.75 -1.3% -1.1% -4.7% BELOW 2
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $116.63 +2.4% -1.8% -0.6% BELOW 0
CVX $148.07 +1.9% -0.8% -2.4% BELOW 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $335.04 -0.3% -1.5% -1.9% BELOW 2
LMT $474.79 -0.5% -0.0% +1.8% ABOVE 2
RTX $176.61 -1.5% -0.1% +2.0% ABOVE 2
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
T $24.08 +1.2% +0.2% -3.6% BELOW 0
TMUS $198.43 +0.7% +2.1% -5.6% BELOW 0
VZ $40.18 +0.3% +1.6% -0.8% ABOVE 0
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $94.79 +0.2% +0.7% -13.8% BELOW 0
DIS $110.63 -0.9% -0.1% +6.4% ABOVE 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $121.36 +2.2% -0.9% -4.6% BELOW 0
AMGN $323.77 -0.2% +2.7% -4.8% BELOW 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $244.59 +1.7% +1.1% -2.7% BELOW 0
LIN $422.34 -0.3% +4.7% +2.6% ABOVE 1
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $174.49 -1.7% -4.0% +11.1% ABOVE 4
MCHP $63.62 -2.9% -7.4% +27.1% ABOVE 2

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Vertiv (VRT) (Infrastructure) fell 6.7% to $149.83. Super Micro (SMCI) (Infrastructure) fell 5.7% to $29.84. ASML (Chip Equipment) fell 5.6% to $1014.09. Palantir (PLTR) (Enterprise Software) fell 5.6% to $177.29. ARM Holdings (ARM) (Chip Supply Chain) fell 5.4% to $114.58. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 1 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's breadth remains concerning with 13 sectors below their 50-day moving averages, while only 9 are above. The high alert counts in sectors like cybersecurity, which has seen a staggering 13.5% drop over the past 20 days, indicate that caution is warranted. Investors should consider defensive positioning and look for opportunities in sectors that are showing relative strength, particularly energy and biotech, as we approach the end of the year.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $96,972
P&L -3.03%
Today -1.19%
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