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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Monday, February 09, 2026 MIXED

Today, the US stock market saw a mixed performance, with the S&P 500 showing resilience amid significant sector volatility. Oracle's impressive earnings, buoyed by AI optimism, helped lift the software sector despite broader weakness; however, enterprise software companies like Accenture (ACN) and Walmart (WMT) lagged, both down 1.6%. Notably, the cybersecurity sector experienced a 3.0% uptick led by Palo Alto Networks (PANW), which surged 4.2% to $166.00 as analysts remain bullish on its prospects. The Magnificent 7 saw modest gains, with Microsoft (MSFT) rising 3.1% to $413.60, while Amazon (AMZN) struggled, down 0.8% to $208.72, reflecting ongoing concerns over its 15.3% decline from recent highs.

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Stock Market Today, Feb. 9: Oracle Climbs on AI Optimism Despite Software Sector Weakness Yahoo
  • PLTR As Palantir Bets on 61% Revenue Growth in 2026, Should You Buy Palantir Stock? Yahoo
  • Monday's session: top gainers and losers in the S&P500 index ChartMill
  • These S&P500 stocks are gapping in today's session ChartMill
  • PANW Pegasystems, Nutanix, LiveRamp, Palo Alto Networks, and Zoom Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know Yahoo
  • PANW Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Palo Alto Networks Stock? Yahoo
  • Trump Weighs Broad Chip Tariffs But Plans To Shield Big Tech Companies Like Amazon, Microsoft And Google Through TSMC-Linked Exemptions: Report Benzinga
  • US plans Big Tech carve-out from next wave of chip tariffs Yahoo

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI/technology investment theme remained robust today, particularly with Oracle's strong earnings reinforcing confidence in AI applications within enterprise solutions. The Magnificent 7's performance was mixed, with NVIDIA (NVDA) climbing 2.5% to $190.04, while other key players like Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOG) showed resilience, gaining 2.4% and 0.4%, respectively. However, the chip supply chain is under scrutiny due to potential tariff implications, as news breaks that the US may carve out exemptions for major tech firms, impacting chipmakers like AMD and Broadcom (AVGO) which posted gains of 3.6% and 3.3% today, trading at $216.00 and $343.94 respectively.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +1.1% -1.8% -3.5% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain +2.4% +6.1% +4.0% BELOW
Infrastructure +0.2% +7.5% +10.3% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +2.3% -4.5% -22.8% BELOW
Finance +0.8% +1.4% -0.7% ABOVE
Healthcare -0.8% +0.6% -11.2% BELOW
Retail & Consulting -1.6% -0.4% -3.2% BELOW
Airlines -0.1% +5.6% +3.2% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel -2.8% -2.4% -9.5% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -0.5% +4.1% +8.1% ABOVE
Logistics -0.4% +4.3% +13.0% ABOVE
Industrial +1.4% +4.7% +16.5% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +3.0% -4.3% -15.4% BELOW
Chip Equipment +1.0% +1.9% +7.7% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.7% +5.8% +9.2% ABOVE
Utilities -0.3% -0.0% +5.9% ABOVE
Energy +1.2% +3.9% +17.2% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +0.4% -0.2% +5.7% ABOVE
Telecom +0.5% +0.9% +10.8% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -1.2% +2.4% -7.0% BELOW
Biotech -1.4% +8.4% +19.6% ABOVE
Materials +1.5% +0.7% +5.1% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Cybersecurity +3.0% 20d: -15.4%
PANW +4.2% (20d: -12.1%) [<50MA], CRWD +3.2% (20d: -12.6%) [<50MA], ZS +1.7% (20d: -21.4%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain +2.4% 20d: +4.0%
AMD +3.6% (20d: +4.0%) [<50MA], AVGO +3.3% (20d: -2.3%) [<50MA], MRVL +2.6% (20d: -0.7%) [<50MA]
Enterprise Software +2.3% 20d: -22.8%
PLTR +5.2% (20d: -20.3%) [<50MA], NOW +3.1% (20d: -27.2%) [<50MA], CRM +1.4% (20d: -25.2%) [<50MA]
Materials +1.5% 20d: +5.1%
LIN +1.8% (20d: +2.9%), APD +1.1% (20d: +7.2%)
Industrial +1.4% 20d: +16.5%
CAT +2.2% (20d: +18.1%), HON +0.6% (20d: +15.0%)

Sector Warnings

Hospitality & Travel -2.8% 20d: -9.5%
BKNG -4.9% (20d: -21.4%) [<50MA], MAR -0.6% (20d: +2.4%)
Retail & Consulting -1.6% 20d: -3.2%
WMT -1.6% (20d: +9.4%), ACN -1.6% (20d: -15.7%) [<50MA]
Biotech -1.4% 20d: +19.6%
AMGN -2.2% (20d: +15.4%), GILD -0.5% (20d: +23.7%)
Media & Entertainment -1.2% 20d: -7.0%
DIS -1.4% (20d: -5.0%) [<50MA], NFLX -0.9% (20d: -8.9%) [<50MA]
Healthcare -0.8% 20d: -11.2% CRITICAL
LLY -1.3% (20d: -3.4%) [<50MA], UNH -0.3% (20d: -19.0%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The cybersecurity sector experienced a notable bounce today, up 3.0%, despite facing a challenging landscape over the past month with a 15.4% decline. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) led the charge, up 4.2% to $166.00, as analysts express renewed optimism over its strategic investments in AI-driven security solutions. This uptick may signal a potential bottoming out for the sector, which remains below its 50-day moving average, suggesting that traders should monitor for further signs of recovery.

The chip supply chain sector gained 2.4% today, buoyed by optimism surrounding potential exemptions from new tariffs for major tech companies. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Broadcom (AVGO) were standout performers, with AMD up 3.6% to $216.00 and AVGO up 3.3% to $343.94. Over the past 20 days, the sector has shown a positive trend, up 4.0%, although it remains below the 50-day moving average. Investors should remain cautious but attentive to developments impacting supply chain dynamics.

The enterprise software sector, however, continues to struggle, managing a slight gain of 2.3% today but still down 22.8% over the past 20 days. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) defied the trend, surging 5.2% to $142.91 as it projects a 61% revenue growth for 2026, suggesting strong market confidence in its growth trajectory. This sector is facing significant headwinds and remains below its 50-day moving average, prompting a reevaluation of long positions in underperforming stocks.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 15 of 22 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 7 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 -22.8% over 20 days
HIGH Healthcare down -11.2% over 20 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -15.4% over 20 days
HIGH 5 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Enterprise Software, Healthcare, Hospitality & Travel, Cybersecurity, Media & Entertainment
MEDIUM AMZN down -15.3% from 20-day high

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MSFT $413.60 +3.1% +0.6% -13.3% BELOW 0
NVDA $190.04 +2.5% +5.4% +2.8% ABOVE 0
META $677.22 +2.4% -2.1% +5.5% ABOVE 0
TSLA $417.32 +1.5% -1.1% -7.0% BELOW 0
GOOG $324.40 +0.4% -4.8% -2.5% ABOVE 0
AMZN $208.72 -0.8% -12.5% -15.3% BELOW 5
AAPL $274.62 -1.2% +2.0% +5.6% ABOVE 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMD $216.00 +3.6% -10.8% +4.0% BELOW 0
AVGO $343.94 +3.3% +7.4% -2.3% BELOW 0
MRVL $82.35 +2.6% +9.0% -0.7% BELOW 0
TSM $355.41 +1.9% +5.9% +7.1% ABOVE 0
ARM $124.61 +0.7% +19.2% +12.1% ABOVE 0
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VRT $202.00 +3.3% +6.2% +18.8% ABOVE 0
DELL $120.91 -0.1% +3.2% +0.8% BELOW 1
SMCI $33.53 -2.5% +13.0% +11.3% ABOVE 1
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PLTR $142.91 +5.2% -9.5% -20.3% BELOW 0
NOW $103.87 +3.1% -5.4% -27.2% BELOW 0
CRM $194.03 +1.4% -1.2% -25.2% BELOW 0
ADBE $266.90 -0.6% -1.8% -18.5% BELOW 3
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $943.62 +1.6% +0.5% -0.6% ABOVE 0
JPM $322.10 -0.1% +2.3% -0.7% ABOVE 1
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $275.70 -0.3% -3.0% -19.0% BELOW 1
LLY $1044.67 -1.3% +4.1% -3.4% BELOW 1
Retail & Consulting Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $236.76 -1.6% -1.8% -15.7% BELOW 1
WMT $129.02 -1.6% +1.0% +9.4% ABOVE 1
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $116.20 +0.3% +4.8% +0.8% ABOVE 0
DAL $75.00 -0.5% +6.5% +5.6% ABOVE 1
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $331.21 -0.6% +4.0% +2.4% ABOVE 1
BKNG $4237.05 -4.9% -8.8% -21.4% BELOW 1
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $98.98 -0.5% +6.4% +10.0% ABOVE 1
MCD $325.60 -0.5% +1.9% +6.1% ABOVE 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UPS $117.92 +0.5% +5.4% +9.2% ABOVE 0
FDX $364.60 -1.3% +3.2% +16.9% ABOVE 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $742.12 +2.2% +5.6% +18.1% ABOVE 0
HON $239.84 +0.6% +3.9% +15.0% ABOVE 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $166.00 +4.2% -0.1% -12.1% BELOW 0
CRWD $408.04 +3.2% -3.2% -12.6% BELOW 0
ZS $170.18 +1.7% -9.5% -21.4% BELOW 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $330.57 +2.5% +3.7% +7.6% ABOVE 0
ASML $1427.61 +1.2% +2.4% +11.6% ABOVE 0
LRCX $229.28 -0.7% -0.4% +4.0% ABOVE 1
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $857.74 +1.1% +7.0% +9.4% ABOVE 0
DLR $172.13 +0.3% +4.7% +9.0% ABOVE 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $89.48 +0.0% +0.7% +10.3% ABOVE 0
DUK $121.72 -0.1% +0.0% +4.3% ABOVE 2
SO $89.38 -0.8% -0.8% +3.0% ABOVE 2
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $151.21 +1.4% +5.2% +21.9% ABOVE 0
CVX $182.60 +1.0% +2.6% +12.5% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $638.29 +2.4% +1.6% +15.8% ABOVE 0
GD $360.10 +0.0% +1.3% +0.2% ABOVE 0
RTX $196.19 -1.2% -3.6% +1.2% ABOVE 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VZ $47.02 +1.5% +1.7% +18.0% ABOVE 0
TMUS $197.66 +0.1% -0.0% +0.1% ABOVE 0
T $27.11 -0.1% +1.0% +14.2% ABOVE 2
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $81.47 -0.9% +1.9% -8.9% BELOW 1
DIS $107.13 -1.4% +2.8% -5.0% BELOW 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $151.68 -0.5% +5.9% +23.7% ABOVE 1
AMGN $375.82 -2.2% +11.0% +15.4% ABOVE 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $456.34 +1.8% -1.6% +2.9% ABOVE 0
APD $286.37 +1.1% +3.0% +7.2% ABOVE 0

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: PLTR (Enterprise Software) rose 5.2% to $142.91. BKNG (Hospitality & Travel) fell 4.9% to $4237.05. PANW (Cybersecurity) rose 4.2% to $166.00. AMD (Chip Supply Chain) rose 3.6% to $216.00. AVGO (Chip Supply Chain) rose 3.3% to $343.94. 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 breadth reflects a mixed sentiment with 15 sectors above their 50-day moving average, indicating potential for further gains, while 7 sectors remain under pressure. Alert counts are high, particularly in enterprise software and healthcare, both facing significant downward trends over the past month. Investors should consider positioning for sector rotation opportunities, particularly in resilient sectors like cybersecurity and chip supply, while remaining cautious of potential pitfalls in underperforming areas.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $104,066
P&L +4.07%
Today +0.54%
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