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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Monday, February 02, 2026 MIXED

The US stock market experienced a notable recovery today, led by positive earnings reports from companies like Palantir (PLTR), which beat expectations with an EPS of $0.25 against an estimate of $0.23, and Disney (DIS), posting an EPS of $1.63 versus an estimated $1.59. The S&P 500 saw a bounce back with 12 sectors gaining, notably Airlines rising by 4.9% as oil prices declined, boosting transportation stocks. However, the Magnificent 7 saw mixed performance, with Apple (AAPL) gaining 4.1% to $269.76, while Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) faced losses of 2.9% and 2.0%, respectively.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Stock Market Today, Feb. 2: Stocks Recover and Micron Technology Soars Again Yahoo
  • Market Indexes Bounce Back to Start a New Trading Week Yahoo
  • CAT Caterpillar Taps AI Data Center Power Demand With Monarch Campus Deal Yahoo
  • Stocks Rise While Commodity Markets Face Fresh Volatility Yahoo
  • Shares of transportation companies are trading higher. The sector may be seeing strength in reaction to declining oil prices. Benzinga
  • UAL United Spotlights Starlink Wi-Fi in New Big Game Ad as Airline Completes Installation on 300+ Regional Aircraft Yahoo
  • SkyWest Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Down Year Over Year Yahoo
  • Top 5 MarketRank™ Stocks Backed by Analysts and Big Institutions Yahoo

Earnings Releases

  • RTX Reports Before Open
  • PLTR EPS: $0.25 vs est $0.23 (beat)
  • DIS EPS: $1.63 vs est $1.59 (beat)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme remained under pressure today, particularly for the Magnificent 7, which collectively declined by 0.1%. Nvidia (NVDA) closed at $185.61, down 2.9%, indicating ongoing concerns over chip supply chains and demand dynamics. Despite this, companies like Caterpillar (CAT), gaining 5.1% to $690.91, are tapping into AI infrastructure, highlighting a divergence in performance within the sector as businesses adapt to evolving technology needs.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -0.1% -0.5% +0.4% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain +1.7% -2.8% -1.4% BELOW
Infrastructure +2.7% -0.1% +1.5% BELOW
Enterprise Software +0.2% -7.6% -16.1% BELOW
Finance +1.0% +2.2% -3.8% BELOW
Healthcare +0.1% +0.7% -8.1% BELOW
Retail & Consulting +2.7% +1.4% +5.6% BELOW
Airlines +4.9% +3.8% -5.2% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel +1.8% +0.5% -1.0% BELOW
Food & Restaurant +0.4% -1.4% +6.1% ABOVE
Logistics +3.9% +5.1% +10.4% ABOVE
Industrial +2.6% +5.6% +12.8% ABOVE
Cybersecurity -0.4% -7.0% -5.8% BELOW
Chip Equipment +1.6% -0.9% +18.3% ABOVE
Data Center REITs -0.9% +0.6% +5.5% ABOVE
Utilities -1.5% -0.8% +3.3% ABOVE
Energy -1.9% +2.0% +8.3% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace -0.3% +0.4% +9.7% ABOVE
Telecom -0.2% +11.2% +5.9% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -4.1% -4.4% -9.0% BELOW
Biotech +0.7% -0.3% +14.1% ABOVE
Materials +0.1% +3.1% +6.5% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Airlines +4.9% 20d: -5.2%
UAL +4.9% (20d: -6.6%) [<50MA], DAL +4.8% (20d: -3.8%)
Logistics +3.9% 20d: +10.4%
FDX +4.0% (20d: +12.7%), UPS +3.8% (20d: +8.1%)
Infrastructure +2.7% 20d: +1.5%
DELL +4.1% (20d: -3.5%) [<50MA], SMCI +2.1% (20d: -1.2%) [<50MA], VRT +2.1% (20d: +9.2%)
Retail & Consulting +2.7% 20d: +5.6%
WMT +4.1% (20d: +10.1%), ACN +1.2% (20d: +1.1%) [<50MA]
Industrial +2.6% 20d: +12.8%
CAT +5.1% (20d: +12.4%), HON +0.0% (20d: +13.2%)

Sector Warnings

Media & Entertainment -4.1% 20d: -9.0%
DIS -7.4% (20d: -8.4%) [<50MA], NFLX -0.9% (20d: -9.5%) [<50MA]
Energy -1.9% 20d: +8.3%
XOM -2.1% (20d: +10.4%), CVX -1.6% (20d: +6.2%)
Utilities -1.5% 20d: +3.3%
NEE -1.8% (20d: +6.2%), DUK -1.5% (20d: +2.3%), SO -1.3% (20d: +1.5%)
Data Center REITs -0.9% 20d: +5.5%
EQIX -1.3% (20d: +5.0%), DLR -0.5% (20d: +6.0%)
Cybersecurity -0.4% 20d: -5.8%
PANW -0.9% (20d: -3.7%) [<50MA], CRWD -0.6% (20d: -3.9%) [<50MA], ZS +0.3% (20d: -9.9%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Airlines sector outperformed today, rising 4.9%, with United Airlines (UAL) leading the charge at $107.35, buoyed by strong demand and a new Starlink Wi-Fi ad campaign. Delta Airlines (DAL) also saw a substantial gain of 4.8%, closing at $69.08, as the sector benefits from lower oil prices. Despite this, the 20-day trend remains negative at -5.2%, suggesting that while today's performance is strong, the sector still faces underlying challenges.

The Industrial sector was significantly boosted by Caterpillar's (CAT) 5.1% rise to $690.91 after it announced a strategic move into AI data center power demand. This sector's overall gain of 2.6% today contrasts with a more robust 20-day trend of +12.8%, highlighting a continued recovery trajectory despite volatility in commodity markets.

In the Infrastructure sector, shares like Dell Technologies (DELL) gained 4.1%, closing at $119.16. The sector rose 2.7% today, yet remains below its 50-day moving average. This reflects ongoing investments in infrastructure development as demand for technology and sustainability solutions grows, though the sector’s 20-day trend of +1.5% suggests mixed sentiment among investors.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 12 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 10 are below. The majority of sectors holding above the 50-day MA indicates healthy medium-term momentum. With 14 sectors positive over 20 days, buying pressure remains broad-based.

Interactive Charts

S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

20-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Active Alerts

HIGH Enterprise Software down -16.1% over 20 days
HIGH 5 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Enterprise Software, Healthcare, Airlines, Cybersecurity, Media & Entertainment

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AAPL $269.76 +4.1% +4.5% +1.0% ABOVE 0
GOOG $344.90 +1.9% +3.0% +8.7% ABOVE 0
AMZN $242.96 +1.5% -0.7% +4.2% ABOVE 0
META $706.41 -1.4% +5.0% +7.2% ABOVE 2
MSFT $423.37 -1.6% -11.9% -10.5% BELOW 3
TSLA $421.81 -2.0% -2.1% -6.6% BELOW 1
NVDA $185.61 -2.9% -1.5% -1.3% ABOVE 2
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMD $246.27 +4.0% -2.3% +11.4% ABOVE 0
TSM $341.36 +3.3% +0.9% +5.9% ABOVE 0
ARM $106.93 +1.5% -6.9% -7.9% BELOW 0
AVGO $331.11 -0.1% -0.5% -3.6% BELOW 1
MRVL $78.66 -0.3% -5.1% -12.8% BELOW 3
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $119.16 +4.1% +3.9% -3.5% BELOW 0
SMCI $29.71 +2.1% -4.8% -1.2% BELOW 0
VRT $190.01 +2.1% +0.4% +9.2% ABOVE 0
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $118.00 +0.8% -10.5% -20.1% BELOW 0
PLTR $147.76 +0.8% -10.8% -15.1% BELOW 0
ADBE $293.38 +0.0% -1.4% -11.5% BELOW 0
CRM $210.81 -0.7% -7.8% -17.7% BELOW 5
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $946.33 +1.2% +1.8% -0.2% ABOVE 0
JPM $308.14 +0.7% +2.6% -7.3% BELOW 0
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1044.13 +0.7% +0.4% +0.3% BELOW 0
UNH $285.59 -0.5% +1.0% -16.5% BELOW 3
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $124.06 +4.1% +6.1% +10.1% ABOVE 0
ACN $266.79 +1.2% -3.3% +1.1% BELOW 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $107.35 +4.9% +3.2% -6.6% BELOW 0
DAL $69.08 +4.8% +4.4% -3.8% ABOVE 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $5122.25 +2.4% -0.6% -4.6% BELOW 0
MAR $319.29 +1.3% +1.7% +2.7% ABOVE 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $318.53 +1.1% +1.4% +6.2% ABOVE 0
SBUX $91.69 -0.3% -4.2% +5.9% ABOVE 6
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $335.30 +4.0% +7.3% +12.7% ABOVE 0
UPS $110.27 +3.8% +2.9% +8.1% ABOVE 0
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $690.91 +5.1% +8.1% +12.4% ABOVE 0
HON $227.56 +0.0% +3.0% +13.2% ABOVE 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $200.61 +0.3% -8.7% -9.9% BELOW 0
CRWD $438.85 -0.6% -7.9% -3.9% BELOW 4
PANW $175.42 -0.9% -4.4% -3.7% BELOW 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $328.40 +1.9% -1.3% +15.5% ABOVE 0
LRCX $237.50 +1.7% -0.4% +21.9% ABOVE 0
ASML $1439.49 +1.3% -0.9% +17.4% ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $165.11 -0.5% +1.2% +6.0% ABOVE 2
EQIX $810.38 -1.3% +0.1% +5.0% ABOVE 2
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SO $88.19 -1.3% -0.7% +1.5% ABOVE 1
DUK $119.49 -1.5% -0.7% +2.3% ABOVE 1
NEE $86.33 -1.8% -0.9% +6.2% ABOVE 2
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $174.03 -1.6% +2.9% +6.2% ABOVE 1
XOM $138.40 -2.1% +1.1% +10.4% ABOVE 1
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $636.00 +0.3% +6.9% +24.3% ABOVE 0
RTX $201.09 +0.1% -0.1% +6.8% ABOVE 0
GD $346.37 -1.3% -5.5% -2.2% ABOVE 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
T $26.30 +0.3% +14.3% +7.7% ABOVE 0
VZ $44.61 +0.2% +13.5% +12.8% ABOVE 0
TMUS $194.99 -1.1% +5.7% -2.9% BELOW 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $82.76 -0.9% -3.3% -9.5% BELOW 1
DIS $104.45 -7.4% -5.6% -8.4% BELOW 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $344.68 +0.8% -1.9% +7.5% ABOVE 0
GILD $142.89 +0.7% +1.4% +20.8% ABOVE 0
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $460.16 +0.7% +1.6% +6.2% ABOVE 0
APD $270.99 -0.6% +4.6% +6.8% ABOVE 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: DIS (Media & Entertainment) fell 7.4% to $104.45. CAT (Industrial) rose 5.1% to $690.91. UAL (Airlines) rose 4.9% to $107.35. DAL (Airlines) rose 4.8% to $69.08. WMT (Retail & Consulting) rose 4.1% to $124.06. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 2 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 promising with 12 sectors above their 50-day moving averages, indicating a healthy rally. However, with high alert counts in the Enterprise Software sector, which has plummeted 16.1% over the last 20 days, caution is warranted. Investors should closely monitor sector performance and consider repositioning into sectors showing resilience and potential for growth, particularly in Industrials and Airlines.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $102,187
P&L +2.19%
Today +0.62%
View full portfolio → Simulation only. Not investment advice.
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