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

The US stock market displayed mixed performance today, with 8 sectors advancing while 14 declined. Notably, the defense sector surged 3.2% as the ongoing Iran conflict enhanced its outlook, pushing RTX Corp (RTX) up by 4.7% to $212.16. In contrast, the Magnificent 7 stocks struggled, only managing a 0.5% increase, with Amazon (AMZN) falling 0.8% to $208.39 amid ongoing concerns over profitability. As investors remain cautious, the broader market reflects a sentiment of uncertainty as earnings reports are anticipated.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • US markets see-saw as investors keep close eye on Iran war Yahoo
  • Iran conflict bolsters defense sector outlook, says investor Yahoo
  • What to make of the market's muted response to US–Iran Yahoo
  • Why Is SolarEdge (SEDG) Stock Rocketing Higher Today Yahoo
  • Dell (DELL) Analysts Mixed on Dell Technologies (DELL) Amid Rising Memory Costs Yahoo
  • Dell (DELL) Dell Boosts Shareholder Returns Yahoo
  • Earnings live: MongoDB stock tumbles, Norwegian Cruise Line sinks, with Target earnings on deck Yahoo
  • Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Late Afternoon Yahoo

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

Today’s AI and technology investment landscape continues to be shaped by the performance of the Magnificent 7, which remain under pressure with an average decline of 6.6% over the last 20 days. The chip supply chain, exemplified by ARM Holdings (ARM) down 2.4% to $124.37, is also feeling the strain as companies navigate rising memory costs. Infrastructure spending appears robust, with Dell (DELL) gaining 3.7% to $153.55, highlighting a potential pivot for enterprise software investments.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.5% -0.9% -6.6% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -1.1% -2.5% -1.5% BELOW
Infrastructure +1.2% +8.6% +14.1% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +1.4% +6.4% -7.1% BELOW
Finance -0.1% -2.2% -6.2% BELOW
Healthcare -1.3% +2.7% +0.5% BELOW
Retail -0.7% +0.4% +3.0% ABOVE
IT Services -0.8% +4.5% -23.2% BELOW
Airlines -2.6% -7.6% -5.3% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -2.4% -0.4% -7.3% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -1.6% +0.1% +5.4% ABOVE
Logistics -0.6% -0.3% +10.4% ABOVE
Industrial +1.6% +0.1% +9.2% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +1.8% +5.1% -17.5% BELOW
Chip Equipment -1.0% -4.0% +3.2% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.0% +1.1% +14.0% ABOVE
Utilities -0.2% +0.5% +10.1% ABOVE
Energy +1.3% +2.8% +11.1% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +3.4% +4.2% +5.9% ABOVE
Telecom -0.3% -1.0% +10.0% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -0.4% +11.4% +8.6% BELOW
Biotech +0.0% +1.2% +8.8% ABOVE
Materials +0.3% -0.0% +6.3% ABOVE
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.8% -1.9% -5.5% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Defense & Aerospace +3.4% 20d: +5.9%
RTX Corp (RTX) +4.7% (20d: +5.9%), Lockheed Martin (LMT) +3.4% (20d: +6.4%), General Dynamics (GD) +2.2% (20d: +5.3%)
Cybersecurity +1.8% 20d: -17.5%
CrowdStrike (CRWD) +3.5% (20d: -12.3%) [<50MA], Zscaler (ZS) +1.1% (20d: -25.9%) [<50MA], Palo Alto Networks (PANW) +0.8% (20d: -14.4%) [<50MA]
Industrial +1.6% 20d: +9.2%
Honeywell (HON) +1.8% (20d: +9.5%), Caterpillar (CAT) +1.3% (20d: +8.9%)
Enterprise Software +1.4% 20d: -7.1%
Palantir (PLTR) +5.8% (20d: -1.8%) [<50MA], ServiceNow (NOW) +1.3% (20d: -7.3%) [<50MA], Adobe (ADBE) -0.6% (20d: -11.1%) [<50MA]
Energy +1.3% 20d: +11.1%
Chevron (CVX) +1.5% (20d: +10.0%), Exxon Mobil (XOM) +1.1% (20d: +12.2%)

Sector Warnings

Airlines -2.6% 20d: -5.3%
United (UAL) -2.9% (20d: -3.9%) [<50MA], Delta (DAL) -2.2% (20d: -6.7%) [<50MA]
Hospitality & Travel -2.4% 20d: -7.3%
Marriott (MAR) -3.3% (20d: +3.7%), Booking (BKNG) -1.4% (20d: -18.4%) [<50MA]
Food & Restaurant -1.6% 20d: +5.4%
McDonald's (MCD) -1.8% (20d: +4.5%), Starbucks (SBUX) -1.3% (20d: +6.2%)
Healthcare -1.3% 20d: +0.5%
Eli Lilly (LLY) -3.2% (20d: -2.3%) [<50MA], UnitedHealth (UNH) +0.6% (20d: +3.3%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain -1.1% 20d: -1.5%
ARM Holdings (ARM) -2.4% (20d: +16.3%), Qualcomm (QCOM) -1.6% (20d: -8.2%) [<50MA], TSMC (TSM) -1.5% (20d: +8.1%)

Sector Deep Dive

The Defense & Aerospace sector is experiencing a resurgence, up 3.2% today and 5.9% over the last 20 days, outperforming its moving average. RTX Corp (RTX) leads the charge following positive sentiment from geopolitical tensions, reinforcing strong demand for defense products. This upward momentum reflects investor confidence as defense contracts are expected to increase, making it a sector to watch in the coming weeks.

The Cybersecurity sector, however, remains under significant pressure, experiencing a 1.8% increase today but down 17.5% over the last 20 days. CrowdStrike (CRWD) has shown resilience with a 3.5% gain today to $384.86, suggesting that while the sector faces headwinds, strong companies can still capitalize on demand for security solutions. Analysts are on high alert as this sector has been flagged for declining performance, warranting careful evaluation.

Infrastructure stocks have shown stability, reflected in a 1.2% gain today and a solid 14.1% increase over the past 20 days. Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are notable performers, with DELL up 3.7% to $153.55 and HPE rising 3.1% to $22.13. This sector's strength indicates continued investment in essential infrastructure projects, making it a favorable area amidst broader market volatility.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 14 of 24 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 15 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 IT Services down -23.2% over 20 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -17.5% over 20 days
HIGH Enterprise Software down -24.9% over 50 days
HIGH IT Services down -22.7% over 50 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -23.5% over 50 days
HIGH 8 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Enterprise Software, Finance, IT Services, Airlines, Hospitality & Travel, Cybersecurity, Analog & Embedded Chips
HIGH 3 sectors declining >10% over 50 days: Enterprise Software, IT Services, Cybersecurity

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NVDA $182.48 +3.0% -5.4% -1.7% BELOW 0
MSFT $398.55 +1.5% +2.5% -5.6% BELOW 0
META $653.56 +0.8% +2.2% -7.5% BELOW 0
AAPL $264.72 +0.2% -2.7% -1.9% BELOW 0
TSLA $403.32 +0.2% -1.5% -4.4% BELOW 0
AMZN $208.39 -0.8% -0.1% -14.2% BELOW 1
GOOG $306.36 -1.6% -1.5% -11.2% BELOW 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AVGO $318.82 -0.2% -2.0% -3.7% BELOW 3
INTC $45.50 -0.2% -1.3% -6.8% ABOVE 1
AMD $198.62 -0.8% -7.1% -19.3% BELOW 4
MRVL $80.86 -1.0% +3.2% +2.8% BELOW 1
TSM $369.11 -1.5% -4.3% +8.1% ABOVE 3
QCOM $140.13 -1.6% -3.2% -8.2% BELOW 3
ARM $124.37 -2.4% -2.9% +16.3% ABOVE 3
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $153.55 +3.7% +28.2% +28.9% ABOVE 0
HPE $22.13 +3.1% +9.3% +0.5% BELOW 0
VRT $257.75 +1.1% +1.8% +35.7% ABOVE 0
CSCO $79.42 -0.1% +1.6% -1.5% ABOVE 1
SMCI $31.83 -1.7% +2.2% +7.1% ABOVE 1
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PLTR $145.17 +5.8% +12.7% -1.8% BELOW 0
NOW $109.42 +1.3% +6.8% -7.3% BELOW 0
ADBE $260.88 -0.6% +2.2% -11.1% BELOW 1
CRM $192.95 -0.9% +4.1% -8.5% BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $861.70 +0.8% -4.5% -8.9% BELOW 0
JPM $297.56 -0.9% +0.1% -3.4% BELOW 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $294.93 +0.6% +7.7% +3.3% BELOW 0
LLY $1017.97 -3.2% -2.3% -2.3% BELOW 1
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $127.10 -0.7% +0.3% +2.5% ABOVE 1
COST $1002.77 -0.8% +0.4% +3.6% ABOVE 1
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $239.37 -0.3% +4.4% -23.5% BELOW 2
ACN $205.93 -1.3% +4.7% -22.8% BELOW 1
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $64.25 -2.2% -6.9% -6.7% BELOW 2
UAL $103.21 -2.9% -8.3% -3.9% BELOW 2
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $4179.78 -1.4% +2.7% -18.4% BELOW 2
MAR $330.47 -3.3% -3.5% +3.7% ABOVE 2
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $96.76 -1.3% +0.3% +6.2% ABOVE 2
MCD $332.96 -1.8% -0.0% +4.5% ABOVE 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $387.25 +0.1% +0.2% +15.5% ABOVE 0
UPS $114.42 -1.3% -0.8% +5.2% ABOVE 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $248.04 +1.8% +2.3% +9.5% ABOVE 0
CAT $752.32 +1.3% -2.1% +8.9% ABOVE 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CRWD $384.86 +3.5% +9.9% -12.3% BELOW 0
ZS $148.58 +1.1% -0.5% -25.9% BELOW 0
PANW $150.15 +0.8% +6.0% -14.4% BELOW 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $372.18 -0.0% -1.5% +13.5% ABOVE 3
LRCX $230.72 -1.2% -5.5% -2.9% ABOVE 3
ASML $1423.54 -1.9% -5.0% -1.1% ABOVE 3
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $178.69 +0.8% +0.3% +8.2% ABOVE 0
EQIX $966.10 -0.8% +2.0% +19.9% ABOVE 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $131.63 +0.6% +2.5% +11.1% ABOVE 0
SO $97.23 -0.2% +1.5% +11.1% ABOVE 1
NEE $92.71 -1.1% -2.4% +8.1% ABOVE 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $189.60 +1.5% +2.3% +10.0% ABOVE 0
XOM $154.22 +1.1% +3.3% +12.2% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
RTX $212.16 +4.7% +6.9% +5.9% ABOVE 0
LMT $676.70 +3.4% +1.8% +6.4% ABOVE 0
GD $364.78 +2.2% +3.9% +5.3% ABOVE 0
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
T $28.01 +0.0% -1.2% +6.5% ABOVE 0
VZ $49.98 -0.3% +0.2% +12.0% ABOVE 1
TMUS $216.11 -0.5% -2.2% +11.4% ABOVE 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $97.09 +0.9% +24.4% +17.3% ABOVE 0
DIS $104.33 -1.6% -1.6% -0.1% BELOW 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $150.03 +0.7% +1.6% +5.0% ABOVE 0
AMGN $385.70 -0.6% +0.7% +12.7% ABOVE 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $276.43 +0.3% -1.1% +2.0% ABOVE 0
LIN $509.34 +0.2% +1.1% +10.7% ABOVE 0
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCHP $74.31 -0.4% -2.1% -4.3% ABOVE 6
TXN $209.82 -1.1% -1.7% -6.8% ABOVE 3

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Palantir (PLTR) (Enterprise Software) rose 5.8% to $145.17. RTX Corp (RTX) (Defense & Aerospace) rose 4.7% to $212.16. Dell (DELL) (Infrastructure) rose 3.7% to $153.55. CrowdStrike (CRWD) (Cybersecurity) rose 3.5% to $384.86. Lockheed Martin (LMT) (Defense & Aerospace) rose 3.4% to $676.70. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 7 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, breadth metrics show that 14 sectors are above their 50-day moving averages, suggesting a foundation for potential recovery despite the 10 sectors lagging behind. Active alerts indicate significant declines in IT Services and Cybersecurity, which may present opportunities for selective buying. Investors should consider a cautious approach, focusing on sectors showing resilience, such as Defense & Aerospace and Infrastructure, while monitoring the performance of high-risk areas.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $105,105
P&L +5.10%
Today -0.03%
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