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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Friday, December 26, 2025 MIXED

The US stock market is experiencing a mixed day as eight sectors rose while seven declined, following notable earnings reports and market events. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) led the healthcare sector with a 1.3% gain to $331.83, while Palantir Technologies (PLTR) fell sharply by 2.8% to $188.71, primarily due to broader market pressures and specific regulatory discussions impacting the autonomous vehicle sector. The Magnificent 7, a group of major AI spenders including Nvidia (NVDA), which rose 1.0% to $190.53, showed a collective decline of 0.3%, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors today. Notably, Tesla (TSLA) dropped 2.1% to $475.19, contributing to the overall downturn in AI-related stocks.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Palantir (PLTR) Why Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today Yahoo
  • Palantir (PLTR) Stock Market Today: Nvidia Can't Lift Dow; Palantir Falls Below This Mark (Live Coverage) DowJones
  • California DMV Says Discussing With Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturers "Broader Operational Plans, Including Actions Related To Emergency Response"; "We Are Currently Developing Regulations That Require Manufacturers To Ensure Remote Drivers And Remote Assistants Meet High Standards For Safety, Accountability, And Responsiveness"; DMV Comments Follow Recent Stalling Of Robotaxis From Alphabet's Waymo At Various San Francisco Intersections During A Widespread Power Outage That Darkened Traffic Lights Benzinga
  • Tesla (TSLA) Stock Market Today: Dow Dips After Hitting Record; Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla In Buy Zones (Live Coverage) Yahoo
  • TSMC (TSM) TSMC: Why 2026 Will Be Even Bigger SeekingAlpha
  • China Sanctions Boeing, Northrop, Anduril Founder Benzinga
  • UnitedHealth (UNH) UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors Yahoo
  • Pharmacies Flood Medicare Patients With $3 Billion of Extra Drugs DowJones

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme faced headwinds today, as the Magnificent 7 collectively underperformed, with only Nvidia showing strength. The chip supply chain sector, represented by TSMC (TSM), which rose 1.4% to $302.84, remains under pressure despite positive long-term forecasts. Meanwhile, enterprise software continues to show resilience, although stocks like Palantir reflect the challenges in the current regulatory environment, impacting investor sentiment in this space.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -0.3% +1.3% +2.2% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain +0.1% +0.9% -5.4% BELOW
Infrastructure +0.4% +1.1% -1.0% BELOW
Enterprise Software -0.4% -0.4% +8.2% ABOVE
Finance -0.4% +2.4% +7.5% ABOVE
Healthcare +0.7% +1.0% +0.7% ABOVE
Retail +0.1% -0.1% -1.5% BELOW
IT Services +0.3% +0.5% +3.7% ABOVE
Airlines -0.4% -0.1% +11.0% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel +0.0% +1.3% +7.1% ABOVE
Food & Restaurant -0.1% -2.7% -1.4% BELOW
Logistics +0.0% +0.6% +5.8% ABOVE
Industrial +0.0% +0.2% +1.7% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +0.6% -0.0% -4.9% BELOW
Chip Equipment +0.5% +2.4% +6.4% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.2% +2.0% -0.8% BELOW
Utilities -0.1% +1.6% -6.3% BELOW
Energy -0.2% +1.8% +0.2% BELOW
Defense & Aerospace -0.7% +1.5% +4.0% ABOVE
Telecom +0.5% +2.0% -3.7% BELOW
Media & Entertainment +0.0% +1.1% -1.4% BELOW
Biotech -0.5% +1.0% -2.3% BELOW
Materials +0.3% +2.0% -0.7% BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.4% +0.2% +13.2% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Healthcare +0.7% 20d: +0.7%
UnitedHealth (UNH) +1.3% (20d: +1.3%), Eli Lilly (LLY) +0.1% (20d: +0.0%)
Cybersecurity +0.6% 20d: -4.9%
CrowdStrike (CRWD) +0.9% (20d: -5.5%) [<50MA], Palo Alto Networks (PANW) +0.7% (20d: -0.9%) [<50MA], Zscaler (ZS) +0.4% (20d: -8.3%) [<50MA]
Chip Equipment +0.5% 20d: +6.4%
ASML +0.7% (20d: +1.2%), Applied Materials (AMAT) +0.4% (20d: +3.7%), Lam Research (LRCX) +0.4% (20d: +14.3%)
Telecom +0.5% 20d: -3.7%
T-Mobile (TMUS) +1.0% (20d: -4.3%) [<50MA], Verizon (VZ) +0.4% (20d: -1.5%) [<50MA], AT&T (T) -0.0% (20d: -5.3%) [<50MA]
Infrastructure +0.4% 20d: -1.0%
Dell (DELL) +0.7% (20d: -3.1%) [<50MA], Vertiv (VRT) +0.4% (20d: -6.8%) [<50MA], Super Micro (SMCI) +0.3% (20d: -9.5%) [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Defense & Aerospace -0.7% 20d: +4.0%
General Dynamics (GD) -0.9% (20d: +0.2%), RTX Corp (RTX) -0.6% (20d: +5.5%), Lockheed Martin (LMT) -0.6% (20d: +6.3%)
Biotech -0.5% 20d: -2.3%
Gilead (GILD) -0.8% (20d: -0.3%), Amgen (AMGN) -0.3% (20d: -4.3%) [<50MA]
Airlines -0.4% 20d: +11.0%
United (UAL) -0.7% (20d: +11.8%), Delta (DAL) -0.2% (20d: +10.2%)
Finance -0.4% 20d: +7.5%
Goldman Sachs (GS) -0.4% (20d: +10.4%), JPMorgan (JPM) -0.4% (20d: +4.7%)
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.4% 20d: +13.2%
Microchip Technology (MCHP) -0.6% (20d: +21.2%), Texas Instruments (TXN) -0.1% (20d: +5.1%)

Sector Deep Dive

The healthcare sector demonstrated resilience today, gaining 0.7% and maintaining its position above the 50-day moving average. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stood out with a 1.3% increase to $331.83, showcasing the sector's strength amid broader market fluctuations. Over the last 20 days, the sector has seen a modest uptick of 0.8%, reflecting a steady trend amid mixed performance across other sectors.

The chip equipment sector gained 0.5%, supported by positive momentum in the broader chip supply chain. TSMC (TSM) showed solid performance, rising 1.4% to $302.84, highlighting investor confidence in the semiconductor industry's recovery. However, the 20-day trend indicates a 6.3% drop, underscoring the volatility and challenges faced in this space, particularly with regulatory pressures and supply chain disruptions.

The enterprise software sector faced a slight setback today, declining 0.4%, despite a strong 8.2% increase over the past 20 days. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) was a key contributor to this downward movement, falling 2.8% to $188.71 as investors reacted to news regarding regulatory challenges in the autonomous vehicle sector. This decline raises concerns about the sector's resilience in the current regulatory climate, despite its overall positive long-term trend.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 12 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 12 are below. An even split above and below the 50-day MA suggests the market lacks directional conviction. Watch for a decisive shift in sector rotation to confirm the next trend.

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 $190.53 +1.0% +5.3% +7.7% ABOVE 0
AMZN $232.52 +0.1% +2.3% -0.3% ABOVE 0
MSFT $486.60 -0.1% +0.4% -1.1% ABOVE 1
AAPL $273.14 -0.1% -0.1% -2.0% BELOW 1
GOOG $314.96 -0.2% +2.1% -1.5% ABOVE 2
META $663.29 -0.6% +0.7% +2.5% ABOVE 1
TSLA $475.19 -2.1% -1.2% +10.5% ABOVE 3
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TSM $302.84 +1.4% +4.8% +4.2% ABOVE 0
AVGO $352.13 +0.5% +3.7% -12.4% BELOW 0
INTC $36.20 +0.1% -1.7% -10.7% BELOW 0
QCOM $174.81 +0.0% -0.3% +4.5% ABOVE 0
AMD $214.99 -0.0% +0.7% -1.2% BELOW 1
MRVL $86.28 -0.2% +2.7% -3.4% BELOW 2
ARM $110.27 -1.1% -3.3% -18.7% BELOW 4
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $128.68 +0.7% +2.2% -3.1% BELOW 0
VRT $167.58 +0.4% +4.9% -6.8% BELOW 0
SMCI $30.64 +0.3% -1.5% -9.5% BELOW 0
HPE $24.49 +0.2% +0.2% +12.7% ABOVE 0
CSCO $77.74 +0.2% -0.3% +1.6% ABOVE 0
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $153.89 +0.9% -0.9% -5.3% BELOW 0
CRM $266.08 +0.3% +2.4% +15.6% ABOVE 0
ADBE $353.80 +0.2% -0.6% +10.5% ABOVE 0
PLTR $188.71 -2.8% -2.4% +12.0% ABOVE 1
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $326.44 -0.4% +3.4% +4.7% ABOVE 1
GS $907.04 -0.4% +1.5% +10.4% ABOVE 1
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $331.83 +1.3% +1.3% +1.3% ABOVE 0
LLY $1075.95 +0.1% +0.6% +0.0% ABOVE 0
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
COST $873.35 +0.2% +2.1% -4.3% BELOW 0
WMT $111.74 +0.1% -2.3% +1.3% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $271.09 +0.4% -0.4% +8.4% ABOVE 0
IBM $303.36 +0.2% +1.4% -1.1% ABOVE 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $70.66 -0.2% -0.3% +10.2% ABOVE 1
UAL $114.04 -0.7% +0.0% +11.8% ABOVE 1
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $314.97 +0.1% +1.7% +3.3% ABOVE 0
BKNG $5440.14 -0.1% +0.9% +10.9% ABOVE 1
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $84.53 +0.6% -3.7% -3.0% BELOW 0
MCD $310.68 -0.8% -1.6% +0.2% ABOVE 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $296.33 +0.1% +2.6% +8.0% ABOVE 0
UPS $99.16 -0.1% -1.4% +3.5% ABOVE 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $196.39 +0.2% -0.9% +2.2% ABOVE 0
CAT $581.64 -0.1% +1.2% +1.3% ABOVE 1
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRWD $481.19 +0.9% -0.0% -5.5% BELOW 0
PANW $188.45 +0.7% +0.8% -0.9% BELOW 0
ZS $230.52 +0.4% -0.9% -8.3% BELOW 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ASML $1071.34 +0.7% +1.6% +1.2% ABOVE 0
AMAT $261.57 +0.4% +2.1% +3.7% ABOVE 0
LRCX $178.07 +0.4% +3.4% +14.3% ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $759.16 +0.6% +0.6% +0.8% ABOVE 0
DLR $155.01 -0.1% +3.3% -2.4% BELOW 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SO $86.49 +0.0% +2.2% -5.1% BELOW 0
NEE $79.87 -0.0% +1.1% -7.4% BELOW 1
DUK $116.19 -0.3% +1.4% -6.3% BELOW 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $118.32 -0.1% +2.1% +2.1% ABOVE 2
CVX $148.57 -0.3% +1.5% -1.7% BELOW 2
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $483.03 -0.6% +1.9% +6.3% ABOVE 1
RTX $184.56 -0.6% +1.7% +5.5% ABOVE 1
GD $340.81 -0.9% +0.8% +0.2% ABOVE 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $200.04 +1.0% +2.2% -4.3% BELOW 0
VZ $39.79 +0.4% +1.7% -1.5% BELOW 0
T $24.36 -0.0% +2.1% -5.3% BELOW 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $94.47 +0.9% +0.1% -12.2% BELOW 0
DIS $113.56 -0.8% +2.1% +9.4% ABOVE 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $330.64 -0.3% +1.7% -4.3% BELOW 1
GILD $124.70 -0.8% +0.3% -0.3% ABOVE 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $245.63 +0.6% +3.1% -5.2% BELOW 0
LIN $424.77 -0.0% +0.8% +3.9% ABOVE 2
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $176.88 -0.1% +0.3% +5.1% ABOVE 1
MCHP $64.56 -0.6% +0.0% +21.2% ABOVE 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Palantir (PLTR) (Enterprise Software) fell 2.8% to $188.71. Tesla (TSLA) (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 2.1% to $475.19. TSMC (TSM) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 1.4% to $302.84. UnitedHealth (UNH) (Healthcare) rose 1.3% to $331.83. ARM Holdings (ARM) (Chip Supply Chain) fell 1.1% to $110.27. 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, the market appears cautious with alert counts indicating three sectors declining over 5% in the past 20 days, particularly in the chip supply chain, infrastructure, and utilities sectors. With 12 sectors currently above their 50-day moving averages, there may be opportunities for selective positioning as the market navigates these challenges. Investors should pay close attention to sector rotations and the potential for recovery in the AI and technology space, particularly as earnings season approaches.

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