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

The US stock market experienced a mixed session today, with 8 sectors advancing while 13 declined. Defense & Aerospace led the way, gaining 3.2% amid heightened concerns around the Iran conflict, positively impacting stocks like RTX Corp (RTX), which rose 4.7% to $212.16. In contrast, the Magnificent 7 struggled, collectively increasing just 0.5%, with notable declines from Amazon (AMZN), down 0.8% to $208.39, and Alphabet (GOOG), which fell 1.6% to $306.36. Meanwhile, the Industrial sector also showed resilience, up 1.6% as investors weighed earnings reports from major players.

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

The AI and technology investment theme remains under pressure as the Magnificent 7 stocks continue to show weakness, with an overall decline of 6.7% against their 20-day trend. NVIDIA (NVDA), despite a 3.0% increase today to $182.48, has seen a downward trend over the last month, reflecting concerns around chip supply chain issues. Investors are closely monitoring enterprise software firms like Palantir (PLTR), which surged 5.8% to $145.17, as they navigate this volatile landscape.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.5% -0.9% -6.7% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -1.1% -2.6% -0.6% BELOW
Infrastructure +1.0% +10.8% +23.9% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +1.4% +6.4% -7.1% BELOW
Finance -0.3% -2.2% -6.2% BELOW
Healthcare -1.3% +2.7% +0.4% BELOW
Retail -0.7% +0.4% +3.0% ABOVE
IT Services -0.8% +4.5% -23.2% BELOW
Airlines -2.6% -7.6% -5.4% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -2.4% -0.4% -7.4% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -1.6% +0.4% +5.3% ABOVE
Logistics -0.6% -0.3% +9.6% ABOVE
Industrial +1.6% +0.1% +8.9% 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% +13.7% ABOVE
Utilities -0.2% +0.5% +9.3% ABOVE
Energy +1.3% +2.8% +10.2% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +3.2% +4.2% +5.7% ABOVE
Telecom -0.3% -1.0% +9.8% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -0.4% +11.4% +8.6% BELOW
Biotech +0.0% +1.2% +8.4% ABOVE
Materials +0.3% -0.0% +6.3% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Defense & Aerospace +3.2% 20d: +5.7%
RTX Corp (RTX) +4.7% (20d: +5.5%), Lockheed Martin (LMT) +2.8% (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: +8.9%
Honeywell (HON) +1.8% (20d: +9.0%), 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: +10.2%
Chevron (CVX) +1.5% (20d: +8.9%), Exxon Mobil (XOM) +1.1% (20d: +11.4%)

Sector Warnings

Airlines -2.6% 20d: -5.4%
United (UAL) -2.9% (20d: -3.9%) [<50MA], Delta (DAL) -2.2% (20d: -7.0%) [<50MA]
Hospitality & Travel -2.4% 20d: -7.4%
Marriott (MAR) -3.3% (20d: +3.5%), Booking (BKNG) -1.4% (20d: -18.4%) [<50MA]
Food & Restaurant -1.6% 20d: +5.3%
McDonald's (MCD) -1.8% (20d: +5.1%), Starbucks (SBUX) -1.3% (20d: +5.5%)
Healthcare -1.3% 20d: +0.4%
Eli Lilly (LLY) -3.2% (20d: -2.5%) [<50MA], UnitedHealth (UNH) +0.6% (20d: +3.3%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain -1.1% 20d: -0.6%
ARM Holdings (ARM) -2.4% (20d: +16.3%), TSMC (TSM) -1.5% (20d: +8.1%), Marvell (MRVL) -1.0% (20d: +2.8%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Defense & Aerospace sector surged today, gaining 3.2% as geopolitical tensions related to the Iran conflict bolster investor confidence in defense stocks. RTX Corp (RTX) led the charge with a 4.7% increase to $212.16, showcasing strong demand for defense products and services. This sector is currently above its 50-day moving average, indicating robust momentum and a favorable outlook as investors seek stability amid global uncertainties.

In contrast, the Cybersecurity sector faced significant headwinds, rising only 1.8% today but reflecting a troubling -17.5% decline over the past 20 days. CrowdStrike (CRWD) saw a solid performance with a 3.5% gain to $384.86, yet the overall sector remains challenged by increasing competition and market saturation. This trend of decline could prompt investors to reassess their positions in cybersecurity firms moving forward.

The Infrastructure sector also demonstrated resilience with a 1.0% gain, maintaining its position above the 50-day moving average. Dell Technologies (DELL) was a key performer, up 3.7% to $153.55, as analysts remain optimistic about its shareholder return initiatives despite concerns over rising memory costs. The long-term growth potential in infrastructure investments continues to attract attention amid increasing government spending in this area.

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 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 7 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Enterprise Software, Finance, IT Services, Airlines, Hospitality & Travel, 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% -5.9% 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
AMD $198.62 -0.8% -7.1% -19.3% BELOW 4
QCOM $141.03 -0.9% -2.6% -7.6% BELOW 3
MRVL $80.86 -1.0% +3.2% +2.8% BELOW 1
TSM $369.11 -1.5% -4.3% +8.1% ABOVE 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
VRT $257.75 +1.1% +1.8% +35.7% ABOVE 0
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 +0.2% -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% -2.5% 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% -7.0% 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% +3.5% ABOVE 2
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $96.76 -1.3% +0.3% +5.5% ABOVE 2
MCD $334.82 -1.8% +0.5% +5.1% 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% +3.8% ABOVE 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $248.04 +1.8% +2.3% +9.0% 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% +13.3% ABOVE 3
LRCX $231.00 -1.2% -5.4% -2.7% 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% +19.2% ABOVE 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $131.63 +0.6% +2.5% +10.2% ABOVE 0
SO $97.23 -0.2% +1.5% +10.3% ABOVE 1
NEE $92.71 -1.1% -2.4% +7.4% ABOVE 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $189.60 +1.5% +2.3% +8.9% ABOVE 0
XOM $154.22 +1.1% +3.3% +11.4% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
RTX $212.16 +4.7% +6.9% +5.5% ABOVE 0
LMT $676.70 +2.8% +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% +10.8% 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% +11.9% 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

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. Marriott (MAR) (Hospitality & Travel) fell 3.3% to $330.47. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 3 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 sentiment remains cautious with 10 sectors trading below their 50-day moving averages. Active alerts indicate a significant number of sectors, particularly within the IT Services and Cybersecurity spaces, facing declines greater than 5% over the last 20 days. Investors should consider positioning defensively while identifying opportunities in sectors like Defense & Aerospace and Infrastructure that are showing strong momentum.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $105,133
P&L +5.13%
Today -0.04%
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