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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, February 24, 2026 BULLISH

The US stock market shows a positive recovery today, with 18 sectors advancing while only 3 decline. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led the charge, surging 8.8% to $213.84 following strong earnings that exceeded expectations. Airline stocks also saw a boost, with United (UAL) and Booking (BKNG) both gaining 5.1%. Notably, the Magnificent 7 continue to struggle, with six of the seven stocks underperforming their 20-day trends, reflecting broader challenges in the technology sector.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • AMD Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq End In Recovery Mode; AMD Jumps, Energy Name Powers Up (Live Coverage) Yahoo
  • AMD Why Is AMD (AMD) Stock Rocketing Higher Today Yahoo
  • Uncover the latest developments among S&P500 stocks in today's session. ChartMill
  • Stock-Split Watch: Is Meta Platforms Next? Yahoo
  • Winter Snowstorm Impact Shows Signs of Easing. Airline Stocks Get a Lift. Yahoo
  • US Claims China's DeepSeek Used Banned Nvidia Blackwell Chips Benzinga
  • ASML's Latest EUV Breakthrough Puts Would-Be Rivals Further Behind Benzinga
  • What investors should do about the fear of AI taking over everything MarketWatch

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

Investors are closely watching the AI and technology investment theme as the Magnificent 7 faces significant headwinds. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) show declines of 19.1% and 14.8% over the past 20 days, respectively, indicating a cooling enthusiasm for AI spending despite ongoing infrastructure advancements. The chip supply chain remains vital, with firms like TSMC (TSM) rising 4.2% today, hinting at potential resilience in semiconductor demand amidst a competitive landscape.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +1.2% +0.9% -6.2% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain +3.2% +2.0% -0.4% BELOW
Infrastructure +1.7% +3.8% +12.7% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +2.0% -3.5% -19.4% BELOW
Finance +0.5% -3.5% -2.0% BELOW
Healthcare -2.3% -1.4% -1.4% BELOW
Retail +1.0% +0.2% +5.7% ABOVE
IT Services +0.2% -12.0% -25.1% BELOW
Airlines +4.3% -3.2% +6.4% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel +2.6% -4.2% -5.9% BELOW
Food & Restaurant +0.7% +1.2% +3.4% ABOVE
Logistics +0.5% +0.1% +15.7% ABOVE
Industrial +0.9% +1.6% +15.3% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +0.8% -12.0% -27.1% BELOW
Chip Equipment +0.9% +2.1% +6.4% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.9% +2.1% +13.4% ABOVE
Utilities +1.0% +4.2% +8.1% ABOVE
Energy -0.4% -0.1% +9.4% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace -0.2% -0.0% +2.0% ABOVE
Telecom +0.2% +3.2% +23.5% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment +2.1% -0.5% -6.5% BELOW
Biotech -0.3% -1.3% +6.9% ABOVE
Materials -0.1% +1.4% +9.6% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Airlines +4.3% 20d: +6.4%
United (UAL) +5.1% (20d: +8.2%), Delta (DAL) +3.5% (20d: +4.7%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain +3.2% 20d: -0.4%
AMD +8.8% (20d: -15.2%) [<50MA], TSMC (TSM) +4.2% (20d: +14.0%), ARM Holdings (ARM) +3.5% (20d: +11.5%)
Hospitality & Travel +2.6% 20d: -5.9%
Booking (BKNG) +5.1% (20d: -21.1%) [<50MA], Marriott (MAR) +0.2% (20d: +9.3%)
Media & Entertainment +2.1% 20d: -6.5%
Netflix (NFLX) +2.7% (20d: -8.8%) [<50MA], Disney (DIS) +1.6% (20d: -4.1%) [<50MA]
Enterprise Software +2.0% 20d: -19.4%
Salesforce (CRM) +4.1% (20d: -18.9%) [<50MA], Adobe (ADBE) +3.4% (20d: -14.2%) [<50MA], ServiceNow (NOW) +1.7% (20d: -22.2%) [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Healthcare -2.3% 20d: -1.4%
UnitedHealth (UNH) -3.0% (20d: -3.1%) [<50MA], Eli Lilly (LLY) -1.6% (20d: +0.3%) [<50MA]
Energy -0.4% 20d: +9.4%
Exxon Mobil (XOM) -1.0% (20d: +9.1%), Chevron (CVX) +0.2% (20d: +9.6%)
Biotech -0.3% 20d: +6.9%
Gilead (GILD) -1.5% (20d: +4.7%), Amgen (AMGN) +0.9% (20d: +9.0%)

Sector Deep Dive

The Chip Supply Chain sector is experiencing a notable uptick, driven by AMD's impressive earnings, which have catalyzed a rally in related stocks. TSMC (TSM) rose 4.2% to $385.75, reflecting optimism in chip production capabilities, while AMD's performance underscores strong demand for semiconductors. Despite this day's gains, the sector remains below its 50-day moving average, indicating ongoing volatility.

Airlines are rebounding strongly, with the sector up 4.3% today, recovering from recent downturns. United (UAL) and Booking (BKNG) both saw gains of 5.1%, fueled by easing winter weather conditions that are expected to boost travel demand. However, the sector's 20-day trend remains positive, suggesting that while today's gains are encouraging, there is still caution among investors.

The Enterprise Software sector continues to struggle, down 19.4% over the past 20 days, reflecting a broader pullback in tech spending. Companies like Accenture (ACN), which declined 2.2% today to $196.73, exemplify the challenges faced in this space. With six sectors declining over 5% in the same timeframe, the need for a strategic reassessment in enterprise IT investments is becoming critical.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 13 of 23 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 -19.4% over 20 days
HIGH IT Services down -25.1% over 20 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -27.1% over 20 days
HIGH 6 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Enterprise Software, IT Services, Hospitality & Travel, Cybersecurity, Media & Entertainment
MEDIUM MSFT down -19.2% from 20-day high

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TSLA $409.38 +2.4% -0.5% -5.0% BELOW 0
AAPL $272.14 +2.2% +2.9% +5.5% ABOVE 0
AMZN $208.56 +1.6% +1.8% -14.8% BELOW 0
MSFT $389.00 +1.2% -2.4% -19.1% BELOW 0
NVDA $192.85 +0.7% +2.6% +2.3% ABOVE 0
META $639.30 +0.3% -0.6% -5.0% BELOW 0
GOOG $310.92 -0.2% +2.3% -7.2% BELOW 2
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMD $213.84 +8.8% +6.9% -15.2% BELOW 0
TSM $385.75 +4.2% +6.5% +14.0% ABOVE 0
ARM $128.14 +3.5% +0.7% +11.5% ABOVE 0
QCOM $144.78 +3.1% +1.1% -5.4% BELOW 0
MRVL $78.39 +0.8% -0.9% -5.5% BELOW 0
AVGO $325.49 -1.5% -2.4% -2.2% BELOW 3
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VRT $253.15 +3.1% +4.1% +33.8% ABOVE 0
SMCI $31.13 +1.4% +4.8% -0.2% ABOVE 0
DELL $119.78 +0.5% +2.6% +4.5% BELOW 0
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRM $185.42 +4.1% -1.3% -18.9% BELOW 0
ADBE $255.17 +3.4% -3.0% -14.2% BELOW 0
NOW $102.49 +1.7% -4.9% -22.2% BELOW 0
PLTR $128.84 -1.3% -4.8% -22.2% BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $902.27 +1.1% -3.4% -3.0% BELOW 0
JPM $297.30 -0.1% -3.7% -1.0% BELOW 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $1042.15 -1.6% +2.1% +0.3% BELOW 1
UNH $273.95 -3.0% -4.9% -3.1% BELOW 2
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
COST $998.43 +1.3% +0.2% +3.0% ABOVE 0
WMT $126.75 +0.7% +0.1% +8.4% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $229.32 +2.7% -12.1% -21.5% BELOW 0
ACN $196.73 -2.2% -12.0% -28.7% BELOW 2
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $112.59 +5.1% -3.7% +8.2% ABOVE 0
DAL $69.23 +3.5% -2.6% +4.7% BELOW 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $4068.56 +5.1% -4.7% -21.1% BELOW 0
MAR $343.15 +0.2% -3.6% +9.3% ABOVE 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $96.51 +1.8% +0.8% +0.8% ABOVE 0
MCD $333.05 -0.5% +1.6% +6.0% ABOVE 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $386.56 +0.7% +0.9% +23.7% ABOVE 0
UPS $115.37 +0.3% -0.6% +7.6% ABOVE 0
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $768.23 +1.6% +2.2% +20.2% ABOVE 0
HON $243.61 +0.2% +1.0% +10.3% ABOVE 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $149.36 +4.2% -13.2% -32.0% BELOW 0
CRWD $350.25 -0.0% -15.8% -26.5% BELOW 3
PANW $141.67 -1.7% -7.0% -22.8% BELOW 6
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $377.93 +1.2% +2.5% +13.6% ABOVE 0
LRCX $244.25 +0.8% +1.7% +2.4% ABOVE 0
ASML $1497.80 +0.8% +2.0% +3.1% ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $178.24 +1.2% +1.3% +9.2% ABOVE 0
EQIX $951.90 +0.7% +3.0% +17.6% ABOVE 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $95.68 +1.7% +4.9% +9.8% ABOVE 0
SO $95.81 +0.7% +5.2% +7.8% ABOVE 0
DUK $128.46 +0.5% +2.6% +6.8% ABOVE 0
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $185.34 +0.2% +0.8% +9.6% ABOVE 0
XOM $149.26 -1.0% -0.9% +9.1% ABOVE 1
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $351.18 +0.6% +0.5% -4.2% ABOVE 0
LMT $664.43 +0.6% +2.2% +11.7% ABOVE 0
RTX $198.46 -1.7% -2.8% -1.4% ABOVE 2
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $221.98 +0.9% +4.1% +20.3% ABOVE 0
VZ $49.86 +0.4% +3.8% +26.8% ABOVE 0
T $28.35 -0.6% +1.7% +23.3% ABOVE 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $78.04 +2.7% +0.1% -8.8% BELOW 0
DIS $106.05 +1.6% -1.0% -4.1% BELOW 0
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $382.87 +0.9% +0.8% +9.0% ABOVE 0
GILD $147.64 -1.5% -3.3% +4.7% ABOVE 2
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $504.00 +1.2% +3.9% +11.3% ABOVE 0
APD $279.47 -1.3% -1.0% +7.9% ABOVE 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: AMD (Chip Supply Chain) rose 8.8% to $213.84. Booking (BKNG) (Hospitality & Travel) rose 5.1% to $4068.56. United (UAL) (Airlines) rose 5.1% to $112.59. TSMC (TSM) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 4.2% to $385.75. Zscaler (ZS) (Cybersecurity) rose 4.2% to $149.36. 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, market breadth remains concerning, with 10 sectors below their 50-day moving averages. Today's rally might provide a temporary boost, but sustained recovery will depend on solid earnings reports and economic indicators. Investors should monitor alert counts closely, particularly in Enterprise Software and Cybersecurity, as they remain high-risk areas amidst broader market pressures.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $104,314
P&L +4.31%
Today +1.01%
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