US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Thursday, April 02, 2026 MIXED

The US stock market opened today with a mixed sentiment as investors reacted to conflicting reports surrounding the Iran situation and a looming jobs report. Overall, 12 sectors gained while 7 declined, with notable movers like Tesla (TSLA), which fell 5.4% amid rising oil prices. The Magnificent 7 stocks struggled again today, collectively down 0.7%, led by Tesla's sharp decline and continued weakness in Meta (META), which dropped 0.8%. In contrast, the Chip Supply Chain sector saw a positive shift, with Intel (INTC) climbing 4.9% following bullish sentiment around semiconductor demand.

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US 10-Year Treasury Yield

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4.30%

stable

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Crude Oil (WTI)

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$112.06

+11.9% 1D

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VIX (Fear Index)

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23.9

-2.7% 1D

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200-Day Moving Average

Mixed Signals

2/3 below

SPY below (-0.5%), QQQ below (-1.4%), DIA above (+0.2%)

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CNN Fear & Greed Index

Buy-Prep Signal Active

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Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

Stock Market Today, April 2: Markets Muted on Mixed Iran War Reports Yahoo
Tesla (TSLA) Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market Resilient As Oil Prices Spike, Tesla Slumps; Jobs Report On Tap Yahoo
The SpaceX IPO Is Coming. Should You Invest? Yahoo
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I'd Buy With $1,000 Before They Rebound From the Tech Sell-Off Yahoo
Chip Stocks Fall After Trump Iran Warning Yahoo
2 AI Pick-and-Shovel Stocks Poised to Be the Next NVIDIA Yahoo
Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break - Reuters Reuters
Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran - Reuters Reuters

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI and technology investment theme remains under pressure, particularly within the Magnificent 7, which continues to face headwinds with a 10.1% decline over the past 50 days. Companies like NVIDIA (NVDA) and AMD are still positioned well within the chip supply chain, with AMD rising 3.5% today to $217.50, showcasing resilience despite broader market concerns. The infrastructure stocks, like Super Micro (SMCI) and Dell (DELL), also stand out as they capitalize on AI-related investments, with both companies seeing gains of 3.2% and 2.9%, respectively.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders)	-0.7%	+5.0%	-4.6%	BELOW
Chip Supply Chain	+0.6%	+7.0%	+9.7%	ABOVE
Infrastructure	+2.2%	+2.6%	+3.6%	ABOVE
Enterprise Software	+0.1%	+3.6%	-11.3%	BELOW
Finance	+0.0%	+5.8%	+3.4%	BELOW
Healthcare	-0.4%	+6.8%	-4.0%	BELOW
Retail	+1.3%	+2.8%	+1.6%	ABOVE
IT Services	+2.1%	+4.8%	-5.2%	BELOW
Airlines	-2.1%	+3.6%	+6.6%	BELOW
Hospitality & Travel	-0.1%	+3.9%	-2.7%	BELOW
Food & Restaurant	-0.1%	+2.3%	-7.5%	BELOW
Logistics	+0.5%	+4.3%	-1.5%	BELOW
Industrial	-0.6%	+3.0%	+1.4%	BELOW
Cybersecurity	+1.5%	+7.7%	-7.9%	BELOW
Chip Equipment	-2.1%	+2.6%	+6.3%	BELOW
Data Center REITs	+0.6%	+3.7%	+4.9%	ABOVE
Utilities	+0.6%	+1.9%	+0.7%	ABOVE
Energy	+0.4%	-5.9%	+5.5%	ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace	+0.4%	+1.7%	-5.9%	BELOW
Telecom	-0.4%	-3.0%	-4.5%	ABOVE
Media & Entertainment	+1.7%	+5.1%	-2.6%	BELOW
Biotech	-1.0%	+1.9%	-4.4%	BELOW
Materials	+1.6%	+1.7%	+5.9%	ABOVE
Analog & Embedded Chips	-0.2%	+4.1%	+1.1%	BELOW

Sector Strength

Infrastructure +2.2% 20d: +3.6%

Super Micro (SMCI) +3.2% (20d: -25.8%) [<50MA], Dell (DELL) +2.9% (20d: +19.0%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) +2.6% (20d: +16.5%)

IT Services +2.1% 20d: -5.2%

Accenture (ACN) +2.2% (20d: -6.4%) [<50MA], IBM +2.1% (20d: -4.1%) [<50MA]

Media & Entertainment +1.7% 20d: -2.6%

Netflix (NFLX) +3.3% (20d: -0.4%), Disney (DIS) +0.1% (20d: -4.9%) [<50MA]

Materials +1.6% 20d: +5.9%

Linde (LIN) +1.8% (20d: +4.0%), Air Products (APD) +1.4% (20d: +7.9%)

Cybersecurity +1.5% 20d: -7.9%

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) +1.6% (20d: -1.1%), CrowdStrike (CRWD) +1.5% (20d: -7.0%) [<50MA], Zscaler (ZS) +1.4% (20d: -15.5%) [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Airlines -2.1% 20d: +6.6%

United (UAL) -3.0% (20d: +0.2%) [<50MA], Delta (DAL) -1.2% (20d: +13.1%)

Chip Equipment -2.1% 20d: +6.3%

ASML -3.1% (20d: +1.9%) [<50MA], Lam Research (LRCX) -1.6% (20d: +9.6%) [<50MA], Applied Materials (AMAT) -1.5% (20d: +7.3%)

Biotech -1.0% 20d: -4.4%

Amgen (AMGN) -1.5% (20d: -5.8%) [<50MA], Gilead (GILD) -0.4% (20d: -2.9%) [<50MA]

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -0.7% 20d: -4.6%

Tesla (TSLA) -5.4% (20d: -9.1%) [<50MA], Meta (META) -0.8% (20d: -10.9%) [<50MA], Amazon (AMZN) -0.4% (20d: -1.6%) [<50MA]

Industrial -0.6% 20d: +1.4%

Caterpillar (CAT) -1.8% (20d: +5.3%), Honeywell (HON) +0.5% (20d: -2.5%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Chip Supply Chain sector has demonstrated significant strength, rising 0.6% today. Intel (INTC) led the charge with a robust gain of 4.9%, now priced at $50.38, reflecting optimism around semiconductor demand. The 50-day trend remains above the moving average, indicating a healthy backdrop for sustained growth in this area despite the broader tech sector's challenges.

Conversely, the Healthcare sector is facing notable headwinds, down 0.4% today and a staggering 17.8% over the past 50 days. Eli Lilly (LLY) dropped 2.0% to $935.58, contributing to the sector's woes. As healthcare stocks struggle against regulatory pressures and market sentiment, investors should remain cautious about potential further declines.

In the Infrastructure sector, a positive sentiment is evident with a 2.2% gain today. Notable performers include Super Micro (SMCI), which climbed 3.2% to $23.22, and Dell (DELL), up 2.9% to $174.37. This sector's 50-day trend shows a strong upward trajectory, suggesting that infrastructure investments, especially in AI-related areas, may continue to flourish.

The Enterprise Software sector continues to face significant challenges, with a 17.0% decline over the past 50 days. Despite a marginal gain of 0.1% today, the overall outlook remains bleak, prompting high alerts as major players struggle to regain footing. Investors should monitor developments closely as this sector's struggles could signal broader market implications.

Finally, the Energy sector remains resilient, showing a slight increase of 0.4% today. This sector is above its 50-day moving average, driven by concerns over geopolitical stability impacting oil prices. As tensions rise, energy stocks may present attractive opportunities for investors seeking to hedge against volatility in other sectors.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 8 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 16 are below. With the majority of sectors below the 50-day MA, medium-term momentum is deteriorating. The 20-day breadth shows 12 sectors in negative territory, pointing to widespread selling pressure.

Interactive Charts

S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

50-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Active Alerts

HIGH Enterprise Software down -11.3% over 20 days

HIGH Enterprise Software down -17.0% over 50 days

HIGH Healthcare down -17.8% over 50 days

HIGH IT Services down -22.3% over 50 days

HIGH Cybersecurity down -18.7% over 50 days

HIGH 5 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Enterprise Software, IT Services, Food & Restaurant, Cybersecurity, Defense & Aerospace

HIGH 5 sectors declining >10% over 50 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Enterprise Software, Healthcare, IT Services, Cybersecurity

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
MSFT	$373.46	+1.1%	+4.7%	-8.7%	BELOW	0
NVDA	$177.39	+0.9%	+5.9%	-0.2%	BELOW	0
AAPL	$255.92	+0.1%	+2.9%	-0.6%	BELOW	0
GOOG	$294.46	-0.1%	+7.6%	-1.2%	BELOW	1
AMZN	$209.77	-0.4%	+5.2%	-1.6%	BELOW	1
META	$574.46	-0.8%	+9.3%	-10.9%	BELOW	1
TSLA	$360.59	-5.4%	-0.3%	-9.1%	BELOW	1

Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
INTC	$50.38	+4.9%	+16.8%	+16.0%	ABOVE	0
AMD	$217.50	+3.5%	+7.7%	+13.0%	ABOVE	0
MRVL	$107.11	+0.4%	+12.9%	+19.6%	ABOVE	0
AVGO	$314.55	+0.3%	+4.6%	-4.8%	BELOW	0
QCOM	$126.80	-0.4%	-0.2%	-6.6%	BELOW	2
TSM	$339.04	-0.7%	+3.8%	+0.0%	BELOW	1
ARM	$149.11	-3.8%	+3.5%	+30.4%	ABOVE	1

Infrastructure Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA
SMCI	$23.22	+3.2%	+5.7%	-25.8%	BELOW
DELL	$174.37	+2.9%	+1.5%	+19.0%	ABOVE
HPE	$24.61	+2.6%	+2.8%	+16.5%	ABOVE
CSCO	$79.02	+1.4%	-1.1%	+0.5%	BELOW
VRT	$261.29	+0.7%	+4.1%	+8.1%	ABOVE

Enterprise Software Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
PLTR	$148.46	+1.3%	+3.8%	-5.5%	ABOVE	0
ADBE	$242.92	+0.6%	+3.4%	-14.4%	BELOW	0
CRM	$187.18	+0.5%	+4.4%	-7.4%	BELOW	0
NOW	$102.00	-2.0%	+2.6%	-18.0%	BELOW	3

Finance Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
GS	$863.04	+0.3%	+7.5%	+5.1%	BELOW	0
JPM	$294.60	-0.3%	+4.2%	+1.8%	BELOW	1

Healthcare Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
UNH	$277.26	+1.2%	+7.0%	-2.5%	BELOW	0
LLY	$935.58	-2.0%	+6.5%	-5.5%	BELOW	1

Retail Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
COST	$1014.96	+1.8%	+3.2%	+1.7%	ABOVE	0
WMT	$125.79	+0.8%	+2.4%	+1.6%	ABOVE	0

IT Services Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
ACN	$201.33	+2.2%	+4.5%	-6.4%	BELOW	0
IBM	$248.16	+2.1%	+5.0%	-4.1%	BELOW	0

Airlines Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
DAL	$66.76	-1.2%	+3.0%	+13.1%	ABOVE	1
UAL	$92.21	-3.0%	+4.3%	+0.2%	BELOW	1

Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
BKNG	$4194.31	+0.2%	+3.3%	-7.8%	BELOW	0
MAR	$331.93	-0.5%	+4.5%	+2.5%	ABOVE	1

Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
MCD	$307.14	-0.0%	+0.4%	-6.4%	BELOW	2
SBUX	$90.37	-0.1%	+4.1%	-8.7%	BELOW	1

Logistics Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
FDX	$361.63	+0.6%	+5.1%	+1.1%	ABOVE	0
UPS	$98.18	+0.3%	+3.6%	-4.1%	BELOW	0

Industrial Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
HON	$229.45	+0.5%	+2.8%	-2.5%	BELOW	0
CAT	$717.22	-1.8%	+3.1%	+5.3%	ABOVE	1

Cybersecurity Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA
PANW	$163.21	+1.6%	+11.0%	-1.1%	ABOVE
CRWD	$399.12	+1.5%	+8.0%	-7.0%	BELOW
ZS	$138.56	+1.4%	+4.1%	-15.5%	BELOW

Chip Equipment Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
AMAT	$348.47	-1.5%	+3.4%	+7.3%	ABOVE	1
LRCX	$218.44	-1.6%	+3.3%	+9.6%	BELOW	1
ASML	$1317.23	-3.1%	+1.1%	+1.9%	BELOW	1

Data Center REITs Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
DLR	$181.69	+0.7%	+3.6%	+3.1%	ABOVE	0
EQIX	$1000.37	+0.4%	+3.9%	+6.7%	ABOVE	0

Utilities Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA
DUK	$132.22	+1.0%	+1.7%	-0.2%	ABOVE
SO	$97.45	+0.5%	+2.0%	-0.0%	ABOVE
NEE	$93.15	+0.3%	+1.9%	+2.3%	ABOVE

Energy Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
CVX	$198.97	+0.8%	-5.8%	+4.8%	ABOVE	0
XOM	$160.69	-0.1%	-6.0%	+6.3%	ABOVE	3

Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
LMT	$622.79	+0.8%	+1.1%	-7.3%	BELOW	0
RTX	$196.21	+0.8%	+3.4%	-6.5%	BELOW	0
GD	$349.09	-0.4%	+0.7%	-4.0%	BELOW	1

Telecom Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
T	$28.33	+0.1%	-2.6%	-1.1%	ABOVE	0
VZ	$49.40	+0.0%	-1.8%	-3.4%	ABOVE	0
TMUS	$201.40	-1.4%	-4.5%	-9.1%	BELOW	3

Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
NFLX	$98.66	+3.3%	+5.6%	-0.4%	ABOVE	0
DIS	$96.61	+0.1%	+4.5%	-4.9%	BELOW	0

Biotech Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
GILD	$139.71	-0.4%	+4.1%	-2.9%	BELOW	1
AMGN	$347.94	-1.5%	-0.2%	-5.8%	BELOW	1

Materials Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
LIN	$502.60	+1.8%	+2.3%	+4.0%	ABOVE	0
APD	$293.55	+1.4%	+1.1%	+7.9%	ABOVE	0

Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA	Down Days
MCHP	$65.60	+0.3%	+5.8%	+1.3%	BELOW	0
TXN	$194.87	-0.7%	+2.4%	+0.8%	BELOW	1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Tesla (TSLA) (Mag 7 (AI Spenders)) fell 5.4% to $360.59. Intel (INTC) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 4.9% to $50.38. ARM Holdings (ARM) (Chip Supply Chain) fell 3.8% to $149.11. AMD (Chip Supply Chain) rose 3.5% to $217.50. Netflix (NFLX) (Media & Entertainment) rose 3.3% to $98.66. 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, the market appears mixed with only 8 sectors above their 50-day moving averages out of 24 total, reflecting a breadth that suggests caution. The significant declines in sectors like Enterprise Software and Healthcare may continue to weigh on investor sentiment. With multiple alerts indicating ongoing weakness, a defensive positioning strategy could be warranted as volatility persists.

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