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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Thursday, February 12, 2026 BEARISH

The US stock market opened lower today, with the S&P 500 slipping into negative territory as earnings from major players like AMAT failed to inspire confidence. The tech-heavy sector witnessed a pronounced downturn, with the Magnificent 7, including AAPL and AMZN, collectively declining by 5.0% and 2.2%, respectively. The broader market experienced declines across 14 sectors, notably in IT Services and Media & Entertainment, which fell 4.3% and 5.0%. Concerns regarding software and financial stocks, compounded by a warning from Cisco about memory chips, have overshadowed positive movements in Data Center REITs, which surged by 6.9%.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Stock Market Today: Dow Dives As S&P 500 Turns Negative For 2026; Cisco, AppLovin Crater (Live Coverage) Yahoo
  • US Equity Markets Lower Amid Decline in Software, Financial Stocks Yahoo
  • DELL Cisco Memory Chip Warning Sends Down Dell, HPE, Arista, NetApp Shares Yahoo
  • DELL 1 Reason to Buy Dell Technologies Stock Like There's No Tomorrow Yahoo
  • Hasbro Stock Still Has Room to Run Yahoo
  • Could Netflix Stock Help You Become a Millionaire? Yahoo
  • Tech Tug Of War: Fear Vs. Greed SeekingAlpha
  • SMCI Super Micro Computer Balances AI Growth With Margin And Competition Risks Yahoo

Earnings Releases

  • AMAT Reports After Close

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

Today's performance in the AI and technology investment theme reveals a struggle for the Magnificent 7, with MSFT and GOOG both down 0.6% and AMZN down 2.2%. The chip supply chain is under pressure as stocks like DELL dropped 9.1% following Cisco's warnings, while the infrastructure sector saw notable declines, including SMCI's 5.0% drop. Despite these challenges, Super Micro Computer's focus on AI growth remains a point of interest as it navigates margin and competition risks.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -2.2% -2.1% -4.9% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -2.8% +0.1% -1.0% BELOW
Infrastructure -6.3% +0.9% +11.7% BELOW
Enterprise Software +0.0% -1.9% -20.7% BELOW
Finance -3.4% -4.4% -4.7% BELOW
Healthcare +2.1% +0.5% -7.8% BELOW
Retail +3.0% +0.8% +8.3% ABOVE
IT Services -4.3% -10.2% -17.6% BELOW
Airlines -3.4% -6.7% -4.2% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -2.3% -0.1% -5.5% BELOW
Food & Restaurant +0.2% -0.6% +5.7% ABOVE
Logistics -0.5% +0.3% +13.3% ABOVE
Industrial -1.7% +2.5% +14.5% ABOVE
Cybersecurity -0.9% +2.8% -13.9% BELOW
Chip Equipment -2.3% +0.5% +5.0% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +6.9% +9.0% +15.9% ABOVE
Utilities +1.1% +3.0% +7.4% ABOVE
Energy -2.7% +0.7% +12.9% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +0.7% -0.6% +1.3% ABOVE
Telecom +1.5% +7.2% +19.9% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -5.0% -6.8% -11.8% BELOW
Biotech -1.3% -2.6% +18.1% ABOVE
Materials +0.3% +4.2% +8.5% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Data Center REITs +6.9% 20d: +15.9%
EQIX +10.4% (20d: +19.5%), DLR +3.3% (20d: +12.3%)
Retail +3.0% 20d: +8.3%
WMT +3.8% (20d: +12.1%), COST +2.1% (20d: +4.5%)
Healthcare +2.1% 20d: -7.8%
LLY +2.3% (20d: +0.5%) [<50MA], UNH +2.0% (20d: -16.1%) [<50MA]
Telecom +1.5% 20d: +19.9%
TMUS +2.5% (20d: +12.6%), T +1.2% (20d: +21.4%), VZ +1.0% (20d: +25.7%)
Utilities +1.1% 20d: +7.4%
SO +1.9% (20d: +4.3%), DUK +0.7% (20d: +6.1%), NEE +0.6% (20d: +11.9%)

Sector Warnings

Infrastructure -6.3% 20d: +11.7%
DELL -9.1% (20d: -5.3%) [<50MA], SMCI -5.0% (20d: +3.4%) [<50MA], VRT -4.8% (20d: +37.1%)
Media & Entertainment -5.0% 20d: -11.8% CRITICAL
DIS -5.3% (20d: -9.7%) [<50MA], NFLX -4.7% (20d: -13.8%) [<50MA]
IT Services -4.3% 20d: -17.6% CRITICAL
IBM -4.9% (20d: -12.4%) [<50MA], ACN -3.6% (20d: -22.8%) [<50MA]
Finance -3.4% 20d: -4.7%
GS -4.2% (20d: -7.3%) [<50MA], JPM -2.6% (20d: -2.1%) [<50MA]
Airlines -3.4% 20d: -4.2%
UAL -4.1% (20d: -5.8%) [<50MA], DAL -2.7% (20d: -2.6%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Data Center REITs sector stands out today, gaining 6.9% as EQIX leads with a remarkable 10.4% increase to $957.87. This sector has shown resilience with a 20-day trend up 15.9%, positioning it above the 50-day moving average. The sustained demand for data storage and management solutions continues to buoy investor sentiment, making this a focal point amid broader market volatility.

Conversely, the IT Services sector is experiencing significant strain, down 4.3% today and 17.6% over the past 20 days, indicating a bearish trend well below the 50-day moving average. Stocks like IBM suffered a notable 4.9% decline, now trading at $259.52. This ongoing weakness highlights concerns about spending cuts in technology budgets amidst a tightening economic environment.

The Enterprise Software sector remains stagnant, showing a flat performance today but down 20.7% over the last 20 days, placing it below the 50-day moving average. Even with NOW's modest gain of 2.7% to $103.29, the sector is burdened by broader industry headwinds. Investors are wary about future growth prospects as companies reassess their software investments in light of recent market trends.

The overall market breadth is concerning, with 11 sectors below their 50-day moving averages. The financial sector has not escaped this trend, with a sharp 3.4% decline today, reflecting fears of reduced consumer spending and rising interest rates. This downward pressure is indicative of a challenging environment for financial stocks, which are integral to economic stability.

Meanwhile, the Media & Entertainment sector is grappling with a 5.0% drop today, adding to a 20-day decline of 11.8%. DIS's 5.3% fall to $102.38 continues to reflect the ongoing struggles within the industry as advertisers cut back on spending. As consumer sentiment shifts, this sector may face prolonged challenges in regaining its footing.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 12 of 23 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 11 are below. The majority of sectors holding above the 50-day MA indicates healthy medium-term momentum. With 13 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 -20.7% over 20 days
HIGH IT Services down -17.6% over 20 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -13.9% over 20 days
HIGH Media & Entertainment down -11.8% over 20 days
HIGH 6 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Enterprise Software, Healthcare, IT Services, Hospitality & Travel, Cybersecurity, Media & Entertainment
MEDIUM MSFT down -16.6% from 20-day high
MEDIUM AMZN down -18.4% from 20-day high

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MSFT $401.84 -0.6% +0.2% -12.0% BELOW 3
GOOG $309.37 -0.6% -4.2% -7.1% BELOW 3
NVDA $186.94 -1.6% +0.8% -0.1% ABOVE 1
AMZN $199.60 -2.2% -5.1% -16.2% BELOW 8
TSLA $417.07 -2.6% +1.4% -4.9% BELOW 1
META $649.81 -2.8% -1.8% +4.7% BELOW 3
AAPL $261.73 -5.0% -5.8% +1.5% BELOW 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TSM $368.10 -1.6% +5.5% +7.7% ABOVE 1
QCOM $138.47 -1.8% +0.8% -14.2% BELOW 1
ARM $122.19 -2.5% -1.2% +16.2% ABOVE 2
AVGO $331.17 -3.4% -0.5% -3.5% BELOW 1
AMD $205.94 -3.6% -1.2% -9.6% BELOW 1
MRVL $78.23 -3.8% -2.6% -2.7% BELOW 3
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VRT $236.51 -4.8% +20.9% +37.1% ABOVE 1
SMCI $30.43 -5.0% -11.5% +3.4% BELOW 4
DELL $112.82 -9.1% -6.8% -5.3% BELOW 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $103.29 +2.7% +2.5% -21.3% BELOW 0
ADBE $262.50 +2.1% -2.2% -13.7% BELOW 0
CRM $185.43 +0.2% -3.1% -20.6% BELOW 0
PLTR $129.13 -4.8% -5.0% -27.1% BELOW 3
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $302.64 -2.6% -6.1% -2.1% BELOW 4
GS $904.55 -4.2% -2.6% -7.3% BELOW 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1038.27 +2.3% -1.9% +0.5% BELOW 0
UNH $284.37 +2.0% +2.8% -16.1% BELOW 0
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $133.64 +3.8% +1.9% +12.1% ABOVE 0
COST $998.86 +2.1% -0.2% +4.5% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $222.05 -3.6% -7.7% -22.8% BELOW 2
IBM $259.52 -4.9% -12.7% -12.4% BELOW 4
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $69.50 -2.7% -7.8% -2.6% BELOW 4
UAL $109.30 -4.1% -5.7% -5.8% BELOW 2
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $355.08 -1.0% +6.6% +9.0% ABOVE 2
BKNG $4159.10 -3.6% -6.7% -19.9% BELOW 1
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $332.08 +2.7% +1.5% +7.6% ABOVE 0
SBUX $96.76 -2.4% -2.7% +3.7% ABOVE 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $369.46 +0.6% +0.1% +18.0% ABOVE 0
UPS $118.07 -1.6% +0.6% +8.7% ABOVE 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $239.83 -1.2% +0.6% +11.5% ABOVE 2
CAT $758.29 -2.2% +4.4% +17.4% ABOVE 1
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $170.90 -0.1% +2.1% -18.8% BELOW 2
CRWD $411.54 -1.0% +4.1% -9.6% BELOW 1
PANW $162.81 -1.5% +2.2% -13.3% BELOW 3
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LRCX $231.29 -1.6% +0.1% +6.4% ABOVE 1
ASML $1406.87 -2.0% -0.3% +5.8% ABOVE 1
AMAT $328.39 -3.4% +1.8% +2.9% ABOVE 1
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $957.87 +10.4% +12.9% +19.5% ABOVE 0
DLR $180.31 +3.3% +5.1% +12.3% ABOVE 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SO $92.56 +1.9% +2.8% +4.3% ABOVE 0
DUK $126.11 +0.7% +3.5% +6.1% ABOVE 0
NEE $91.93 +0.6% +2.7% +11.9% ABOVE 0
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $182.40 -1.8% +0.9% +9.8% ABOVE 1
XOM $149.93 -3.6% +0.6% +16.1% ABOVE 1
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
RTX $201.14 +2.4% +1.2% +0.7% ABOVE 0
LMT $637.43 +1.4% +2.2% +10.3% ABOVE 0
GD $340.75 -1.6% -5.4% -7.2% BELOW 3
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $214.68 +2.5% +8.8% +12.6% ABOVE 0
T $28.80 +1.2% +6.2% +21.4% ABOVE 0
VZ $49.46 +1.0% +6.8% +25.7% ABOVE 0
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $75.86 -4.7% -7.7% -13.8% BELOW 2
DIS $102.38 -5.3% -5.8% -9.7% BELOW 2
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $366.20 -0.1% -4.7% +11.0% ABOVE 1
GILD $151.81 -2.6% -0.5% +25.2% ABOVE 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $472.86 +1.1% +5.5% +7.5% ABOVE 0
APD $291.50 -0.6% +3.0% +9.6% ABOVE 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: EQIX (Data Center REITs) rose 10.4% to $957.87. DELL (Infrastructure) fell 9.1% to $112.82. DIS (Media & Entertainment) fell 5.3% to $102.38. SMCI (Infrastructure) fell 5.0% to $30.43. AAPL (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 5.0% to $261.73. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 5 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, market sentiment remains bearish with alert counts rising significantly across multiple sectors, particularly in IT Services and Cybersecurity, both showing declines of over 13% in the last 20 days. With 11 sectors below their 50-day moving averages, investors should remain cautious, focusing on defensive positioning and identifying potential sector rotation opportunities. Actionable guidance would suggest seeking strength in sectors like Data Center REITs while avoiding high-risk areas like Enterprise Software.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $103,573
P&L +3.57%
Today -1.16%
View full portfolio → Simulation only. Not investment advice.
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