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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, March 24, 2026 MIXED

The US stock market is experiencing a mixed session today with 13 sectors advancing while 9 are declining. The Infrastructure sector stands out with a notable 5.2% rise, driven by strong performance from Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which gained 7.5% and 7.1% respectively. Conversely, the Mag 7 stocks are struggling, with Apple (AAPL) losing 0.1% and NVIDIA (NVDA) dipping 0.3%, contributing to the overall decline of this crucial group by 1.3%. Investors are weighing the implications of recent earnings reports and broader economic concerns, particularly regarding private credit and AI investments.

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

  • Top Midday Stories: Sumitomo Mitsui Says No Immediate Plan to Acquire Jefferies; Janus Gets $52/Share Offer From Trian, General Catalyst Yahoo
  • Zscaler (ZS) P0 Security Announces Technology Partnership with Zscaler to Advance Zero Trust for Private Resources Yahoo
  • Stock Market Today, March 24: Super Micro Computer Rises Despite Regulatory Scrutiny and Analyst Downgrades Yahoo
  • Dell (DELL) Is Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) A Good Stock To Buy Now? Yahoo
  • Stock Market Today, March 24: Oil, AI, and Private Credit Fears Weigh on Markets Yahoo
  • Salesforce (CRM) PROLIM Expands Global Salesforce, Snowflake, and Industrial AI Capabilities by Rebranding Kasmo Digital Yahoo
  • Vertiv (VRT) Reported Earlier, Vertiv Expands AI Data Center Cooling Portfolio With ThermoKey Acquisition; Terms Not Disclosed Benzinga

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme remains under pressure today, particularly among the Magnificent 7, with Alphabet (GOOG) down 3.3% and Microsoft (MSFT) declining 2.7%. The chip supply chain continues to show resilience, with Applied Materials (AMAT) rising 3.4%, yet the overall sentiment is dampened as enterprise software stocks like Salesforce (CRM) and ServiceNow (NOW) face significant declines of 6.2% and 5.7%, respectively. This suggests a cautious approach to AI-related investments as market volatility persists.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -1.3% -2.9% -7.5% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain +0.4% +1.7% -2.8% BELOW
Infrastructure +5.2% +1.9% +6.2% ABOVE
Enterprise Software -4.8% -3.8% +1.0% BELOW
Finance +0.7% +2.7% -6.2% BELOW
Healthcare +0.1% -2.9% -8.2% BELOW
Retail +1.0% -0.2% -2.5% BELOW
IT Services -3.2% -2.6% +1.2% BELOW
Airlines +1.1% +0.8% -11.4% BELOW
Hospitality & Travel -1.5% -0.8% -1.7% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -1.1% -1.6% -6.8% BELOW
Logistics +1.0% +2.3% -9.7% BELOW
Industrial +0.7% -0.2% -7.3% BELOW
Cybersecurity -5.7% -9.1% +2.1% BELOW
Chip Equipment +2.6% +5.5% -6.0% ABOVE
Data Center REITs -0.6% -1.6% -1.1% ABOVE
Utilities +0.6% -1.5% -2.1% ABOVE
Energy +1.7% +4.5% +11.6% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace -0.6% -4.1% -1.8% BELOW
Telecom +0.7% +3.4% +1.4% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment -2.1% -3.5% +0.8% BELOW
Biotech +0.1% -1.6% -7.7% BELOW
Materials +1.5% -0.0% -1.7% ABOVE
Analog & Embedded Chips +2.6% +1.7% -11.0% BELOW

Sector Strength

Infrastructure +5.2% 20d: +6.2%
Dell (DELL) +7.5% (20d: +43.3%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) +7.1% (20d: +15.9%), Vertiv (VRT) +5.8% (20d: +3.3%)
Chip Equipment +2.6% 20d: -6.0%
Applied Materials (AMAT) +3.4% (20d: -5.3%), Lam Research (LRCX) +2.4% (20d: -4.3%), ASML +2.2% (20d: -8.3%)
Analog & Embedded Chips +2.6% 20d: -11.0%
Texas Instruments (TXN) +3.2% (20d: -9.0%) [<50MA], Microchip Technology (MCHP) +2.0% (20d: -13.0%) [<50MA]
Energy +1.7% 20d: +11.6%
Exxon Mobil (XOM) +2.6% (20d: +10.9%), Chevron (CVX) +0.8% (20d: +12.3%)
Materials +1.5% 20d: -1.7%
Air Products (APD) +2.7% (20d: +2.1%), Linde (LIN) +0.4% (20d: -5.6%)

Sector Warnings

Cybersecurity -5.7% 20d: +2.1%
Zscaler (ZS) -8.2% (20d: -10.5%) [<50MA], CrowdStrike (CRWD) -4.9% (20d: +8.2%) [<50MA], Palo Alto Networks (PANW) -4.2% (20d: +8.5%) [<50MA]
Enterprise Software -4.8% 20d: +1.0%
Salesforce (CRM) -6.2% (20d: -4.6%) [<50MA], ServiceNow (NOW) -5.7% (20d: +0.4%) [<50MA], Palantir (PLTR) -3.8% (20d: +15.3%)
IT Services -3.2% 20d: +1.2%
Accenture (ACN) -3.2% (20d: +1.1%) [<50MA], IBM -3.2% (20d: +1.3%) [<50MA]
Media & Entertainment -2.1% 20d: +0.8%
Netflix (NFLX) -2.6% (20d: +9.9%), Disney (DIS) -1.6% (20d: -8.2%) [<50MA]
Hospitality & Travel -1.5% 20d: -1.7%
Booking (BKNG) -2.4% (20d: +3.1%) [<50MA], Marriott (MAR) -0.7% (20d: -6.5%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Infrastructure sector is leading the market today, with a robust 5.2% gain, supported by major players like Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) showing impressive gains of 7.5% and 7.1%, respectively. This sector has maintained an upward trend over the past 20 days, indicating strong investor confidence amid increasing demand for infrastructure solutions. The rise is also bolstered by Vertiv (VRT), which added 5.8%, further highlighting the sector's resilience in challenging market conditions.

In stark contrast, the Chip Equipment sector is experiencing a 2.6% increase today, but it remains under significant pressure over a longer timeframe, down 6.0% over the last 20 days. Applied Materials (AMAT) is a bright spot within this sector, gaining 3.4% today. However, the overall sentiment remains cautious as broader economic factors and supply chain issues weigh heavily on investor outlook. This sector's performance is crucial as it underpins the strength of the tech ecosystem, particularly in AI and computing.

The Enterprise Software sector is facing notable challenges, with a significant decline of 4.8% today and an alarming 24.2% drop over the past 50 days. Key players such as Salesforce (CRM) and ServiceNow (NOW) are leading the downturn, down 6.2% and 5.7%, respectively. This trend reflects a broader market reevaluation of growth expectations in software and technology services, particularly as rising interest rates and economic uncertainties loom. Investors may need to reassess their positions in this space as downward momentum continues.

The Cybersecurity sector is in a precarious position, down 5.7% today, continuing its downward spiral with a staggering 22.8% decline over the last 50 days. Notable declines from Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CrowdStrike (CRWD), down 4.2% and 4.9% respectively, underscore the sector's current struggles. Heightened geopolitical tensions and the evolving landscape of cyber threats have not sufficiently buoyed investor confidence, leading to questions about long-term growth prospects.

The Mag 7 stocks, representing a significant portion of AI spending, are collectively down 1.3% today, reflecting a broader market sentiment that is cautious towards high-growth tech stocks. With Alphabet (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT) facing declines, the group has struggled under the weight of negative sentiment, showing a 7.5% drop over 20 days. This sector's performance is critical as it often influences the sentiment across technology stocks, and further declines could signal deeper market corrections.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 7 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 17 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 17 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 Analog & Embedded Chips down -11.0% over 20 days
HIGH Enterprise Software down -24.2% over 50 days
HIGH Healthcare down -18.2% over 50 days
HIGH IT Services down -26.8% over 50 days
HIGH Cybersecurity down -22.8% over 50 days
HIGH 10 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Finance, Healthcare, Airlines, Food & Restaurant, Logistics, Industrial, Chip Equipment, Biotech, Analog & Embedded Chips
HIGH 7 sectors declining >10% over 50 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), 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
TSLA $383.03 +0.6% -2.5% -8.2% BELOW 0
AAPL $251.64 +0.1% +0.7% -8.2% BELOW 0
NVDA $175.20 -0.3% -2.9% -10.4% BELOW 1
AMZN $207.24 -1.4% -1.3% -1.6% BELOW 1
META $592.92 -1.8% -3.7% -9.3% BELOW 1
MSFT $372.74 -2.7% -4.9% -7.0% BELOW 1
GOOG $289.20 -3.3% -5.6% -7.6% BELOW 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MRVL $92.36 +2.4% +5.4% +14.1% ABOVE 0
TSM $343.25 +1.4% +1.1% -11.5% BELOW 0
AMD $205.37 +1.3% +3.0% -2.6% BELOW 0
QCOM $128.67 +0.2% -1.4% -11.8% BELOW 0
INTC $44.06 +0.1% -2.2% -6.0% BELOW 0
AVGO $318.29 -1.3% +1.0% -4.2% BELOW 1
ARM $134.96 -1.4% +5.1% +2.4% ABOVE 1
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DELL $176.91 +7.5% +18.6% +43.3% ABOVE 0
HPE $23.90 +7.1% +11.0% +15.9% ABOVE 0
VRT $270.89 +5.8% +2.3% +3.3% ABOVE 0
SMCI $22.23 +3.0% -26.8% -33.8% BELOW 0
CSCO $80.86 +2.6% +4.2% +2.2% ABOVE 0
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
ADBE $238.87 -3.5% -2.9% -7.3% BELOW 2
PLTR $154.78 -3.8% +1.3% +15.3% ABOVE 1
NOW $104.65 -5.7% -8.0% +0.4% BELOW 1
CRM $183.02 -6.2% -5.8% -4.6% BELOW 2
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
JPM $292.40 +0.9% +1.6% -3.6% BELOW 0
GS $835.72 +0.5% +3.8% -8.8% BELOW 0
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $272.28 +1.0% -4.2% -4.2% BELOW 0
LLY $903.02 -0.8% -1.6% -12.2% BELOW 1
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $122.05 +1.1% +0.3% -2.9% BELOW 0
COST $973.82 +0.8% -0.6% -2.1% BELOW 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $240.59 -3.2% -4.4% +1.3% BELOW 1
ACN $193.54 -3.2% -0.8% +1.1% BELOW 1
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $65.13 +2.7% +0.5% -5.7% BELOW 0
UAL $93.56 -0.4% +1.1% -17.1% BELOW 1
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $324.29 -0.7% +0.5% -6.5% BELOW 1
BKNG $4290.65 -2.4% -2.1% +3.1% BELOW 1
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $307.84 -0.2% -2.5% -7.6% BELOW 6
SBUX $91.98 -2.0% -0.7% -6.1% BELOW 1
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $359.96 +1.2% +2.9% -5.9% ABOVE 0
UPS $98.44 +0.8% +1.7% -13.5% BELOW 0
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $716.63 +2.1% +3.3% -6.5% ABOVE 0
HON $221.57 -0.6% -3.6% -8.1% BELOW 1
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $157.21 -4.2% -6.9% +8.5% BELOW 1
CRWD $392.99 -4.9% -9.8% +8.2% BELOW 1
ZS $139.41 -8.2% -10.6% -10.5% BELOW 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $373.99 +3.4% +7.0% -5.3% ABOVE 0
LRCX $238.84 +2.4% +6.3% -4.3% ABOVE 0
ASML $1399.42 +2.2% +3.3% -8.3% ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $964.53 -0.3% -0.9% +0.4% ABOVE 1
DLR $174.71 -1.0% -2.4% -2.7% ABOVE 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $91.62 +1.5% +0.7% -3.0% ABOVE 0
SO $93.98 +0.2% -2.7% -2.0% ABOVE 0
DUK $127.38 +0.0% -2.6% -1.2% ABOVE 0
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $165.38 +2.6% +4.9% +10.9% ABOVE 0
CVX $206.79 +0.8% +4.1% +12.3% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $346.23 -0.3% -2.0% +0.9% BELOW 1
RTX $194.00 -0.4% -5.2% -1.0% BELOW 4
LMT $610.17 -1.0% -5.0% -5.3% BELOW 4
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $211.26 +1.2% +2.2% -2.9% ABOVE 0
VZ $50.91 +0.7% +2.7% +3.4% ABOVE 0
T $28.87 +0.4% +5.3% +3.6% ABOVE 0
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $96.39 -1.6% -3.0% -8.2% BELOW 2
NFLX $90.92 -2.6% -4.0% +9.9% ABOVE 1
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $138.11 +0.6% -2.3% -6.1% BELOW 0
AMGN $348.43 -0.4% -0.9% -9.3% BELOW 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $286.25 +2.7% +1.7% +2.1% ABOVE 0
LIN $479.84 +0.4% -1.8% -5.6% ABOVE 0
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $194.63 +3.2% +2.0% -9.0% BELOW 0
MCHP $65.63 +2.0% +1.4% -13.0% BELOW 0

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Zscaler (ZS) (Cybersecurity) fell 8.2% to $139.41. Dell (DELL) (Infrastructure) rose 7.5% to $176.91. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (Infrastructure) rose 7.1% to $23.90. Salesforce (CRM) (Enterprise Software) fell 6.2% to $183.02. Vertiv (VRT) (Infrastructure) rose 5.8% to $270.89. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 8 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 17 out of 24 sectors trading below their 50-day moving averages. This indicates a bearish sentiment that could lead to further volatility in the coming days. Investors should closely monitor alert counts, particularly in sectors like Enterprise Software and Cybersecurity, where declines have exceeded 20% over recent periods. Positioning for potential rebounds in resilient sectors like Infrastructure may provide some tactical opportunities in the current environment.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $102,122
P&L +2.12%
Today +0.04%
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