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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Friday, March 13, 2026 MIXED

The US stock market is experiencing a downturn today, logging its third consecutive week of losses as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate and oil prices surge. Major sectors are feeling the pressure, with 11 sectors declining, including notable drops in IT Services and Enterprise Software, down 1.6% and 3.0%, respectively. The Magnificent 7, led by Meta (META) which fell 3.8%, continues to struggle, with all members trading below their 50-day moving averages.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Stock Market Today, March 13: Markets Fall as Oil Prices Soar and Iran War Continues Yahoo
  • Equities Fall, Log Third Consecutive Losing Week as Middle East Conflict Lingers Yahoo
  • Conflict in Iran Is Good for Chemical Stocks. 4 Upgrades to Buy. Yahoo
  • Adobe downgraded, Nio upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls Yahoo
  • 2 Tech Stocks Built to Compound for a Decade Yahoo
  • From Amazon to Airbnb, US Blue-Chip Bond Sales Flirt With Record Yahoo
  • Salesforce (CRM) What are Analysts Thinking of Salesforce (CRM) Following Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results? Yahoo
  • Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market CNBC

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme faces significant headwinds today as the Magnificent 7 experiences broad declines. Stocks like NVIDIA (NVDA) at $180.25 and Microsoft (MSFT) at $395.55 are notably down, reflecting market uncertainty amidst supply chain concerns. The overall chip supply chain remains under pressure, while enterprise software faces critical challenges as Salesforce (CRM) drops following disappointing earnings.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.7% -2.8% -1.7% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain -0.4% -2.6% -2.7% BELOW
Infrastructure -0.2% -0.1% +7.4% ABOVE
Enterprise Software -3.0% -6.3% +4.3% BELOW
Finance -0.2% -4.1% -9.9% BELOW
Healthcare +1.3% -1.7% -4.5% BELOW
Retail +0.7% +1.0% -3.2% ABOVE
IT Services -1.6% -5.8% -8.9% BELOW
Airlines +0.8% -5.7% -17.7% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -0.1% -4.5% -4.4% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -0.1% -1.0% +2.7% ABOVE
Logistics -0.6% -2.7% -11.7% BELOW
Industrial -0.2% -1.4% -6.4% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +0.3% -0.8% -3.5% BELOW
Chip Equipment +0.7% +0.1% -6.0% BELOW
Data Center REITs -0.3% +1.3% +0.6% ABOVE
Utilities +0.8% +1.1% +2.5% ABOVE
Energy +0.8% +3.8% +6.7% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +0.0% -2.3% +1.9% ABOVE
Telecom +1.4% +0.8% +0.3% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment +0.5% -2.7% +9.1% BELOW
Biotech -0.3% -2.0% -3.6% ABOVE
Materials +2.7% +4.6% +1.2% ABOVE
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.4% -3.7% -18.2% BELOW

Sector Strength

Materials +2.7% 20d: +1.2%
Air Products (APD) +4.6% (20d: -0.3%), Linde (LIN) +0.7% (20d: +2.7%)
Telecom +1.4% 20d: +0.3%
Verizon (VZ) +1.5% (20d: +4.8%), T-Mobile (TMUS) +1.4% (20d: -0.5%), AT&T (T) +1.2% (20d: -3.4%)
Healthcare +1.3% 20d: -4.5%
UnitedHealth (UNH) +1.8% (20d: -3.8%) [<50MA], Eli Lilly (LLY) +0.8% (20d: -5.3%) [<50MA]
Energy +0.8% 20d: +6.7%
Exxon Mobil (XOM) +1.7% (20d: +5.2%), Chevron (CVX) -0.1% (20d: +8.2%)
Utilities +0.8% 20d: +2.5%
NextEra Energy (NEE) +1.1% (20d: -0.4%), Duke Energy (DUK) +1.0% (20d: +3.9%), Southern Co (SO) +0.2% (20d: +4.0%)

Sector Warnings

Enterprise Software -3.0% 20d: +4.3%
Adobe (ADBE) -7.6% (20d: -5.5%) [<50MA], Salesforce (CRM) -3.2% (20d: +1.6%) [<50MA], Palantir (PLTR) -1.7% (20d: +14.9%) [<50MA]
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.7% 20d: -1.7%
Meta (META) -3.8% (20d: -4.1%) [<50MA], Apple (AAPL) -2.2% (20d: -2.2%) [<50MA], NVIDIA (NVDA) -1.6% (20d: -1.4%) [<50MA]
IT Services -1.6% 20d: -8.9%
Accenture (ACN) -2.7% (20d: -11.7%) [<50MA], IBM -0.6% (20d: -6.1%) [<50MA]
Logistics -0.6% 20d: -11.7% CRITICAL
UPS -0.7% (20d: -17.3%) [<50MA], FedEx (FDX) -0.4% (20d: -6.1%)
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.4% 20d: -18.2% CRITICAL
Microchip Technology (MCHP) -1.3% (20d: -20.7%) [<50MA], Texas Instruments (TXN) +0.4% (20d: -15.6%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Materials sector is one of the few bright spots today, rallying 2.7% as investors seek refuge from broader market declines. Air Products (APD) stands out with a notable 4.6% gain, trading at $290.48, benefitting from a favorable outlook amidst rising commodity prices. This sector remains above its 50-day moving average, indicating strong momentum despite market volatility.

In contrast, the IT Services sector is grappling with severe losses, down 1.6% today and a staggering 21.9% over the past 50 days. Accenture (ACN) has seen a sharp decline, falling 2.7% to $196.05, reflecting broader concerns regarding tech spending amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The sector's performance continues to be a significant underperformer, with most stocks trading below their 50-day moving averages.

The Energy sector shows resilience, up 0.8% today, largely driven by Exxon Mobil (XOM), which gained 1.7% to $156.12 as oil prices rise. This sector remains above its 50-day moving average, benefiting from ongoing supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. As energy prices climb, stocks in this sector may continue to attract investor interest as a hedge against inflation.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 11 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 13 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 14 sectors in negative territory, pointing to widespread selling pressure.

Interactive Charts

S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

20-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Active Alerts

HIGH Airlines down -17.7% over 20 days
HIGH Logistics down -11.7% over 20 days
HIGH Analog & Embedded Chips down -18.2% over 20 days
HIGH Enterprise Software down -24.2% over 50 days
HIGH IT Services down -21.9% over 50 days
HIGH Airlines down -18.8% over 50 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -15.6% over 50 days
HIGH 7 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Finance, IT Services, Airlines, Logistics, Industrial, Chip Equipment, Analog & Embedded Chips
HIGH 6 sectors declining >10% over 50 days: Enterprise Software, Finance, Healthcare, IT Services, Airlines, Cybersecurity

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GOOG $301.46 -0.6% -1.5% -1.5% BELOW 2
AMZN $207.67 -0.9% -2.7% +4.5% BELOW 3
TSLA $391.20 -1.0% -1.9% -6.3% BELOW 2
MSFT $395.55 -1.6% -3.4% -1.2% BELOW 4
NVDA $180.25 -1.6% -1.3% -1.4% BELOW 2
AAPL $250.12 -2.2% -3.8% -2.2% BELOW 3
META $613.71 -3.8% -5.2% -4.1% BELOW 2
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
INTC $45.77 +1.1% +0.4% -2.2% BELOW 0
ARM $115.75 +0.5% -1.6% -7.6% BELOW 0
TSM $338.31 +0.5% -3.0% -7.7% BELOW 0
MRVL $87.86 +0.2% -5.2% +11.8% ABOVE 0
QCOM $129.82 -1.0% -6.0% -7.7% BELOW 4
AVGO $335.97 -1.6% +1.7% +1.4% ABOVE 3
AMD $193.39 -2.2% -4.6% -6.7% BELOW 2
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $151.62 +1.1% +3.5% +29.0% ABOVE 0
CSCO $78.33 +0.8% +2.8% +1.9% ABOVE 0
HPE $21.58 +0.0% -1.1% -4.9% BELOW 0
SMCI $30.75 -0.5% -3.8% +0.7% BELOW 2
VRT $258.88 -2.4% -2.1% +10.4% ABOVE 3
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $113.62 +0.6% -6.8% +6.1% BELOW 0
PLTR $150.95 -1.7% -3.5% +14.9% BELOW 1
CRM $192.83 -3.2% -3.0% +1.6% BELOW 1
ADBE $249.32 -7.6% -11.7% -5.5% BELOW 5
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $283.44 +0.2% -2.2% -6.3% BELOW 0
GS $782.21 -0.7% -6.0% -13.6% BELOW 3
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $282.09 +1.8% -1.1% -3.8% BELOW 0
LLY $985.08 +0.8% -2.3% -5.3% BELOW 0
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $126.52 +0.9% +1.8% -5.5% ABOVE 0
COST $1008.43 +0.5% +0.3% -1.0% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $246.28 -0.6% -2.8% -6.1% BELOW 5
ACN $196.05 -2.7% -8.8% -11.7% BELOW 4
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $58.78 +1.4% -3.0% -14.6% BELOW 0
UAL $86.60 +0.1% -8.4% -20.8% BELOW 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $4241.26 +0.6% -4.5% +2.4% BELOW 0
MAR $313.81 -0.8% -4.6% -11.2% BELOW 2
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $326.46 +0.8% -1.3% -0.3% ABOVE 0
SBUX $99.15 -1.0% -0.6% +5.7% ABOVE 2
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $351.68 -0.4% -2.6% -6.1% ABOVE 2
UPS $97.21 -0.7% -2.7% -17.3% BELOW 3
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $234.50 +0.5% -1.3% -2.4% ABOVE 0
CAT $693.99 -1.0% -1.5% -10.4% ABOVE 3
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $153.76 +1.4% -5.4% -13.5% BELOW 0
CRWD $441.78 +0.1% +1.8% +2.8% ABOVE 0
PANW $167.01 -0.7% +1.2% +0.0% BELOW 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LRCX $212.20 +1.3% +0.5% -9.9% BELOW 0
AMAT $341.53 +1.3% +0.8% -3.6% ABOVE 0
ASML $1345.69 -0.4% -0.9% -4.3% BELOW 2
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $969.90 -0.2% +2.6% +2.0% ABOVE 2
DLR $179.61 -0.4% -0.0% -0.8% ABOVE 3
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $92.78 +1.1% +0.8% -0.4% ABOVE 0
DUK $133.15 +1.0% +1.6% +3.9% ABOVE 0
SO $98.01 +0.2% +0.8% +4.0% ABOVE 0
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $156.12 +1.7% +3.8% +5.2% ABOVE 0
CVX $196.82 -0.1% +3.9% +8.2% ABOVE 1
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
RTX $204.52 +0.7% -1.8% +2.6% ABOVE 0
GD $355.23 +0.4% -2.3% +4.2% ABOVE 0
LMT $646.00 -1.0% -2.7% -1.0% ABOVE 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
VZ $51.38 +1.5% +1.8% +4.8% ABOVE 0
TMUS $217.39 +1.4% -0.1% -0.5% ABOVE 0
T $27.72 +1.2% +0.7% -3.4% ABOVE 0
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NFLX $95.31 +1.1% -3.1% +24.0% ABOVE 0
DIS $99.29 -0.1% -2.3% -5.8% BELOW 4
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $144.99 -0.2% -1.1% -6.4% ABOVE 3
AMGN $366.21 -0.4% -2.9% -0.8% ABOVE 2
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $290.48 +4.6% +6.7% -0.3% ABOVE 0
LIN $493.92 +0.7% +2.5% +2.7% ABOVE 0
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $190.78 +0.4% -2.8% -15.6% BELOW 0
MCHP $61.94 -1.3% -4.7% -20.7% BELOW 2

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Adobe (ADBE) (Enterprise Software) fell 7.6% to $249.32. Air Products (APD) (Materials) rose 4.6% to $290.48. Meta (META) (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 3.8% to $613.71. Salesforce (CRM) (Enterprise Software) fell 3.2% to $192.83. Accenture (ACN) (IT Services) fell 2.7% to $196.05. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 9 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 13 sectors trading below their 50-day moving averages, highlighting the ongoing risk in the broader equities landscape. Active alerts indicate significant declines in several sectors, including a troubling 24.2% drop in Enterprise Software over the last 50 days. Investors should consider defensive positioning in sectors like Materials and Energy, while remaining cautious about exposure to tech-heavy segments.

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Today -0.15%
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