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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Thursday, March 19, 2026 MIXED

The US stock market experienced a mixed session today, with 13 sectors advancing while 10 declined. Notably, FedEx (FDX) reported an impressive EPS of $5.25, surpassing estimates of $4.16, contributing to a 0.8% increase in logistics stocks despite the sector's recent struggles. Accenture (ACN) also beat expectations with an EPS of $2.93, leading to a 4.3% gain in IT Services. Meanwhile, the Magnificent 7 saw a decline of 1.1%, with Tesla (TSLA) leading the losses at -3.2%.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Dow Jones Futures: Stocks Slash Losses, Oil Prices Fall Amid Trump, Netanyahu Iran War Comments Yahoo
  • Discover which S&P500 stocks are making waves on Thursday. ChartMill
  • Alibaba stock falls despite AI outlook, Elliott takes Align stake Yahoo
  • Equities Fall For Second Straight Day, Oil Rally Fizzles Out Yahoo
  • KLA Rival Calibrates New Buy Zone As Top Funds Scoop Up Shares Yahoo
  • Dutch Bros Loyalty Hits 15M Members: Is Engagement Driving Sales? Yahoo
  • Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress - Reuters Reuters
  • Netanyahu wants oil, gas to flow through Israel post-Iran war - Reuters Reuters

Earnings Releases

  • FedEx (FDX) EPS: $5.25 vs est $4.16 (beat)
  • Accenture (ACN) EPS: $2.93 vs est $2.87 (beat)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The ongoing investment theme in AI and technology remains under pressure today, particularly for the Magnificent 7 stocks, which are collectively down 1.1%. Companies like NVIDIA (NVDA) at $178.56 and Meta (META) at $606.70 continue to face headwinds, while the chip supply chain also reflects weakness despite the recent gains in chip equipment stocks like Lam Research (LRCX) at $233.99. The focus on infrastructure investments remains a bright spot, bolstered by stocks such as Dell (DELL) which gained 5.1%.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.1% -0.7% -4.7% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain +1.5% +3.1% +0.4% BELOW
Infrastructure +2.4% +2.1% +7.2% ABOVE
Enterprise Software +0.5% +0.7% +6.0% BELOW
Finance +0.3% +2.5% -9.8% BELOW
Healthcare -0.7% -3.7% -6.2% BELOW
Retail -0.6% -3.8% -1.3% BELOW
IT Services +1.9% +2.6% -4.1% BELOW
Airlines +1.8% +9.7% -11.4% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -0.6% +2.4% -0.6% BELOW
Food & Restaurant +0.7% -4.3% -3.8% BELOW
Logistics +0.8% +0.3% -12.8% BELOW
Industrial -0.6% -1.6% -7.5% BELOW
Cybersecurity -0.5% -0.1% +7.2% ABOVE
Chip Equipment +2.4% +5.5% -5.4% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.3% +0.3% +4.0% ABOVE
Utilities +0.2% -1.6% +1.8% ABOVE
Energy +0.9% +1.8% +8.5% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace -1.2% -1.2% -1.9% ABOVE
Telecom +0.3% -2.9% -1.3% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -1.7% -1.9% +5.3% BELOW
Biotech -0.3% -3.6% -6.7% BELOW
Materials +0.6% -1.1% -0.1% ABOVE
Analog & Embedded Chips -1.7% +0.4% -16.2% BELOW

Sector Strength

Infrastructure +2.4% 20d: +7.2%
Dell (DELL) +5.1% (20d: +28.2%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) +2.7% (20d: +3.5%), Vertiv (VRT) +1.7% (20d: +10.4%)
Chip Equipment +2.4% 20d: -5.4%
Lam Research (LRCX) +4.1% (20d: -4.5%), Applied Materials (AMAT) +2.2% (20d: -4.8%), ASML +0.8% (20d: -7.0%) [<50MA]
IT Services +1.9% 20d: -4.1%
Accenture (ACN) +4.3% (20d: -5.5%) [<50MA], IBM -0.5% (20d: -2.6%) [<50MA]
Airlines +1.8% 20d: -11.4%
Delta (DAL) +1.9% (20d: -6.1%) [<50MA], United (UAL) +1.8% (20d: -16.7%) [<50MA]
Chip Supply Chain +1.5% 20d: +0.4%
AMD +2.9% (20d: +2.6%) [<50MA], Intel (INTC) +2.6% (20d: +4.7%) [<50MA], Marvell (MRVL) +2.2% (20d: +12.6%)

Sector Warnings

Analog & Embedded Chips -1.7% 20d: -16.2% CRITICAL
Microchip Technology (MCHP) -2.2% (20d: -18.1%) [<50MA], Texas Instruments (TXN) -1.3% (20d: -14.3%) [<50MA]
Media & Entertainment -1.7% 20d: +5.3%
Netflix (NFLX) -3.1% (20d: +16.6%), Disney (DIS) -0.2% (20d: -6.0%) [<50MA]
Defense & Aerospace -1.2% 20d: -1.9%
RTX Corp (RTX) -1.9% (20d: -2.0%), General Dynamics (GD) -1.1% (20d: -0.5%) [<50MA], Lockheed Martin (LMT) -0.7% (20d: -3.2%)
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.1% 20d: -4.7%
Tesla (TSLA) -3.2% (20d: -7.7%) [<50MA], Meta (META) -1.5% (20d: -7.5%) [<50MA], NVIDIA (NVDA) -1.0% (20d: -5.9%) [<50MA]
Healthcare -0.7% 20d: -6.2%
UnitedHealth (UNH) -1.4% (20d: -3.3%) [<50MA], Eli Lilly (LLY) -0.1% (20d: -9.1%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Infrastructure sector is showing resilience, up 2.4% today and outperforming its 50-day moving average. Dell (DELL) has been a standout performer, surging 5.1% to $156.76, driven by strong demand for infrastructure solutions. This sector's upward momentum is a contrast to the broader market's volatility, indicating a robust investment thesis in physical and digital infrastructure.

Chip Equipment stocks are also gaining traction, up 2.4% today, with Lam Research (LRCX) leading the way with a 4.1% increase to $233.99. This reflects a positive sentiment in the semiconductor market despite broader challenges in the chip supply chain, which remains below its 50-day average. Investors are increasingly optimistic about the long-term demand for chip technology, particularly in AI and data processing.

Conversely, the IT Services sector, despite Accenture's (ACN) solid earnings beat, remains under pressure, down 1.9% today and significantly below its 50-day moving average. The sector has seen a 20-day decline of 4.1%, raising concerns about demand and growth prospects amidst a challenging economic backdrop. The recent high alert count for this sector emphasizes the need for cautious positioning among investors.

The Food & Restaurant sector is mixed, with Starbucks (SBUX) showing resilience with a 3.4% gain to $95.83, while McDonald's (MCD) has fallen 1.9% to $309.58. This sector reflects broader consumer spending trends, suggesting that while some companies are thriving, others are struggling to maintain footing amid economic uncertainties.

The Chip Supply Chain sector is seeing a slight uptick of 1.5% today, driven by advances from AMD, which rose 2.9% to $205.27. However, the sector remains below its 50-day moving average, indicating ongoing volatility and potential headwinds from supply chain disruptions. Investors will need to monitor these dynamics closely as they evaluate their exposure to semiconductor-related investments.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 9 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 15 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 16 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 -11.4% over 20 days
HIGH Logistics down -12.8% over 20 days
HIGH Analog & Embedded Chips down -16.2% over 20 days
HIGH Enterprise Software down -23.3% over 50 days
HIGH Healthcare down -17.5% over 50 days
HIGH IT Services down -20.4% over 50 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -18.6% over 50 days
HIGH 8 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Finance, Healthcare, Airlines, Logistics, Industrial, Chip Equipment, Biotech, 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 $305.73 -0.2% +1.4% -2.9% BELOW 2
AAPL $248.96 -0.4% -0.5% -5.9% BELOW 2
AMZN $208.76 -0.5% +0.5% -0.6% BELOW 2
MSFT $389.02 -0.7% -1.7% -2.1% BELOW 3
NVDA $178.56 -1.0% -0.9% -5.9% BELOW 3
META $606.70 -1.5% -1.1% -7.5% BELOW 3
TSLA $380.30 -3.2% -2.8% -7.7% BELOW 2
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMD $205.27 +2.9% +6.1% +2.6% BELOW 0
INTC $46.18 +2.6% +0.9% +4.7% BELOW 0
MRVL $89.53 +2.2% +1.9% +12.6% ABOVE 0
AVGO $319.84 +1.2% -0.7% -3.9% BELOW 0
ARM $129.82 +1.1% +12.2% +3.4% ABOVE 0
QCOM $131.28 +0.6% +1.1% -8.1% BELOW 0
TSM $338.79 -0.2% +0.4% -8.6% BELOW 2
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $156.76 +5.1% +3.4% +28.2% ABOVE 0
HPE $22.12 +2.7% +2.5% +3.5% ABOVE 0
VRT $269.17 +1.7% +4.0% +10.4% ABOVE 0
SMCI $30.79 +1.4% +0.1% -5.0% BELOW 0
CSCO $78.51 +1.2% +0.2% -0.9% ABOVE 0
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PLTR $155.68 +1.9% +3.1% +15.1% ABOVE 0
CRM $194.99 +0.3% +1.1% +5.3% BELOW 0
ADBE $245.99 -0.0% -1.3% -4.9% BELOW 2
NOW $113.27 -0.4% -0.3% +8.6% BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $809.50 +0.5% +3.5% -12.2% BELOW 0
JPM $287.97 +0.1% +1.6% -7.3% BELOW 0
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $917.50 -0.1% -6.9% -9.1% BELOW 3
UNH $280.44 -1.4% -0.6% -3.3% BELOW 2
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
COST $974.78 -0.5% -3.3% -1.1% BELOW 4
WMT $121.09 -0.7% -4.3% -1.5% BELOW 4
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ACN $203.55 +4.3% +3.5% -5.5% BELOW 0
IBM $250.37 -0.5% +1.7% -2.6% BELOW 2
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $65.01 +1.9% +10.6% -6.1% BELOW 0
UAL $94.15 +1.8% +8.7% -16.7% BELOW 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $324.89 +0.7% +3.5% -6.4% BELOW 0
BKNG $4294.29 -2.0% +1.3% +5.3% BELOW 2
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $95.83 +3.4% -3.3% -1.7% ABOVE 0
MCD $309.58 -1.9% -5.2% -6.0% BELOW 3
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $356.11 +1.8% +1.3% -8.3% ABOVE 0
UPS $96.56 -0.3% -0.7% -17.3% BELOW 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $229.03 -0.4% -2.3% -5.7% BELOW 3
CAT $688.65 -0.7% -0.8% -9.4% BELOW 2
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $169.74 +0.5% +1.6% +14.1% ABOVE 0
ZS $155.40 -0.4% +1.1% -2.7% BELOW 2
CRWD $428.18 -1.8% -3.1% +10.2% ABOVE 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LRCX $233.99 +4.1% +10.3% -4.5% ABOVE 0
AMAT $357.21 +2.2% +4.6% -4.8% ABOVE 0
ASML $1366.39 +0.8% +1.5% -7.0% BELOW 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $179.85 +0.5% +0.1% +2.4% ABOVE 0
EQIX $974.76 +0.1% +0.5% +5.6% ABOVE 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $92.41 +1.6% -0.4% +0.9% ABOVE 0
SO $96.23 -0.3% -1.8% +2.0% ABOVE 3
DUK $129.74 -0.8% -2.6% +2.3% ABOVE 3
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CVX $201.44 +1.4% +2.3% +9.5% ABOVE 0
XOM $158.16 +0.4% +1.3% +7.4% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $637.51 -0.7% -1.3% -3.2% ABOVE 1
GD $349.63 -1.1% -0.5% -0.5% BELOW 2
RTX $200.73 -1.9% -1.9% -2.0% ABOVE 1
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
T $27.74 +1.2% +0.1% -0.9% ABOVE 0
TMUS $206.59 -0.0% -5.0% -3.7% ABOVE 4
VZ $49.48 -0.2% -3.7% +0.5% ABOVE 4
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $99.20 -0.2% -0.1% -6.0% BELOW 2
NFLX $91.74 -3.1% -3.7% +16.6% ABOVE 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $141.11 -0.1% -2.7% -6.8% BELOW 3
AMGN $349.92 -0.4% -4.4% -6.6% BELOW 3
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $284.15 +1.0% -1.3% +1.1% ABOVE 0
LIN $489.80 +0.3% -0.8% -1.4% ABOVE 0
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $188.29 -1.3% -1.3% -14.3% BELOW 2
MCHP $63.29 -2.2% +2.2% -18.1% BELOW 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Dell (DELL) (Infrastructure) rose 5.1% to $156.76. Accenture (ACN) (IT Services) rose 4.3% to $203.55. Lam Research (LRCX) (Chip Equipment) rose 4.1% to $233.99. Starbucks (SBUX) (Food & Restaurant) rose 3.4% to $95.83. Tesla (TSLA) (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 3.2% to $380.30. 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, the market's breadth remains concerning, with 15 sectors currently below their 50-day moving averages. Alert counts are high, particularly for sectors like Healthcare and IT Services, both facing significant declines over the past 50 days. Investors should consider defensive positioning while keeping a close eye on sector rotation opportunities, particularly in Infrastructure and Chip Equipment as they show potential for continued gains.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $103,152
P&L +3.15%
Today +0.46%
View full portfolio → Simulation only. Not investment advice.
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