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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Thursday, June 18, 2026 MIXED

On June 18, 2026, the US stock market was mixed with 12 sectors up, 11 down, and 1 flat. Chip Supply Chain (+6.5%) topped the board while IT Services (-11.5%) trailed. The Magnificent 7 averaged +1.6% on the day, led by NVIDIA (NVDA) (+3.0%) with Microsoft (MSFT) (+0.1%) lagging. At the individual stock level, Intel (INTC) (+10.6%) posted the biggest gain and Accenture (ACN) (-18.0%) saw the largest decline. Looking at the 20-day trend, 10 sectors remain in positive territory while 14 are negative, reflecting persistent medium-term selling pressure.

Market Condition Dashboard

US 10-Year Treasury Yield
Wait & Watch
4.43%
stable
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Confidence
Crude Oil (WTI)
Neutral
$75.52
-1.6% 1D
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Confidence
VIX (Fear Index)
Normal Range
16.4
-11.1% 1D
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Confidence
200-Day Moving Average
Bullish Trend Intact
0/3 below
SPY above (+8.8%), QQQ above (+18.0%), DIA above (+7.4%)
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Confidence
CNN Fear & Greed Index
Fear Zone
38
Fear (+5)
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Confidence
Tracked Stocks Breadth (50DMA)
Healthy Uptrend
53%
36 of 68 above 50DMA · +1.5pp 5D
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Confidence
Put/Call Ratio (5D)
Caution
0.74
Call-Heavy · stable
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Confidence

Sector Performance (Base=100)

Today's Market Events

Key Headlines

The market’s top story today centers on a White House social media post that refers to an agreement between Intel (INTC) and Apple (AAPL) to collaborate on chip design and U.S. manufacturing, a development that sends Intel shares to fresh record highs while Apple trims most of its earlier gains. Neither Intel nor Apple has commented publicly, and analysts caution the president’s post does not yet amount to a confirmed commercial contract; market participants note that Apple is currently heavily dependent on TSMC for manufacturing and has previously explored Intel as a secondary source to diversify supply chains and reduce concentration risk.

Defense and aerospace markets are active after Anduril wins a production contract to move autonomous fighter prototypes into operational aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. Anduril’s CEO says the company is shifting from prototype validation to production at a facility in Ohio, plans to ramp output next year, and is scaling headcount rapidly to meet surging demand for weapons, aircraft systems and space capabilities. The Pentagon’s push for a fleet of up to 1,000 autonomous jets and recent geopolitical pressure are driving stronger defense spending and an emphasis on more producible, scalable munitions and allied manufacturing capacity.

Public markets keep digesting a wave of headline IPOs and cloud-AI deals. SpaceX’s public listing remains a focal point after a volatile opening week: shares fall for a second straight day following an earlier 49% jump, while retail participation and large allocations from brokerages fuel heavy order flows. At the same time, Microsoft (MSFT) is reported to be selling Azure-hosted AI models to Chinese technology firms — with ByteDance among potential large customers — and Amazon (AMZN) is in talks to offer its custom AI chips to other companies’ data centers as both cloud giants push to monetize infrastructure and chip supply chains shift under AI-driven demand.

Smaller cap and specialty tech stories round out the tape. Rumble (RUM) moves deeper into AI infrastructure after agreeing to acquire Northern Data and launching Quake AI, positioning its cloud and excess megawatt capacity as a growth engine for 2026 and beyond. Gaming and entertainment names are also in focus: Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is taking preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI, which nudges its shares higher, while Hollywood summer releases keep consumer tech and media engagement in view as part of a broader market narrative about consumption and content monetization.

Earnings Releases

  • Accenture (ACN) EPS: $3.80 vs est $3.75 (beat)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI investment theme averaged +2.4% today across the four core technology sectors: Magnificent 7, Chip Supply Chain, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Software. Of these, 2 are trading above their 50-day moving average. The biggest AI stock movers were Intel (INTC) ($134, +10.6%), Super Micro (SMCI) ($31, +10.4%), Marvell (MRVL) ($311, +7.3%). The 20-day trend across AI and semiconductor sectors is mixed, suggesting stock selection matters more than broad sector exposure.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +1.6% +1.1% -5.4% BELOW
Chip Supply Chain +6.5% +8.9% +23.1% ABOVE
Infrastructure +2.6% +2.3% +19.5% ABOVE
Enterprise Software -1.2% -4.9% -11.3% BELOW
Finance -1.4% +2.3% +9.2% ABOVE
Healthcare -0.4% -2.2% +5.1% ABOVE
Retail -1.1% -3.2% -6.4% BELOW
IT Services -11.5% -16.7% -14.8% BELOW
Airlines +2.2% +1.9% +15.0% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel +0.2% +1.3% +7.4% ABOVE
Food & Restaurant -0.5% -2.2% -2.7% BELOW
Logistics -0.1% -3.3% -4.7% BELOW
Industrial +1.7% +6.1% +8.1% ABOVE
Cybersecurity +0.9% -0.1% -2.5% ABOVE
Chip Equipment +3.8% +6.2% +31.4% ABOVE
Data Center REITs +0.5% +3.1% -0.9% BELOW
Utilities +0.6% -0.3% -1.7% BELOW
Energy -2.2% -6.8% -10.2% BELOW
Defense & Aerospace -3.7% -2.4% +2.3% ABOVE
Telecom -0.9% -5.4% -8.0% BELOW
Media & Entertainment +1.8% +0.1% -6.5% BELOW
Biotech -1.3% -2.9% -2.6% BELOW
Materials -0.6% -1.3% -1.9% BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips +6.5% +6.0% +9.1% ABOVE

Sector Strength

Chip Supply Chain +6.5% 20d: +23.1%
Intel (INTC) +10.6% (20d: +13.1%), Marvell (MRVL) +7.3% (20d: +62.9%), TSMC (TSM) +6.9% (20d: +13.5%)
Analog & Embedded Chips +6.5% 20d: +9.1%
Texas Instruments (TXN) +6.9% (20d: +8.2%), Microchip Technology (MCHP) +6.0% (20d: +10.1%)
Chip Equipment +3.8% 20d: +31.4%
Applied Materials (AMAT) +4.1% (20d: +44.4%), Lam Research (LRCX) +4.0% (20d: +28.7%), ASML +3.3% (20d: +21.2%)
Infrastructure +2.6% 20d: +19.5%
Super Micro (SMCI) +10.4% (20d: -8.4%) [<50MA], Vertiv (VRT) +4.9% (20d: +3.0%), Cisco (CSCO) +1.9% (20d: +1.1%)
Airlines +2.2% 20d: +15.0%
Delta (DAL) +2.3% (20d: +11.3%), United (UAL) +2.1% (20d: +18.7%)

Sector Warnings

IT Services -11.5% 20d: -14.8% CRITICAL
Accenture (ACN) -18.0% (20d: -28.0%) [<50MA], IBM -5.1% (20d: -1.5%) [<50MA]
Defense & Aerospace -3.7% 20d: +2.3%
Lockheed Martin (LMT) -4.0% (20d: -2.3%) [<50MA], RTX Corp (RTX) -3.6% (20d: +5.9%), General Dynamics (GD) -3.5% (20d: +3.3%)
Energy -2.2% 20d: -10.2% CRITICAL
Chevron (CVX) -2.2% (20d: -9.1%) [<50MA], Exxon Mobil (XOM) -2.1% (20d: -11.3%) [<50MA]
Finance -1.4% 20d: +9.2%
JPMorgan (JPM) -2.5% (20d: +7.3%), Goldman Sachs (GS) -0.2% (20d: +11.0%)
Biotech -1.3% 20d: -2.6%
Gilead (GILD) -1.3% (20d: -5.2%) [<50MA], Amgen (AMGN) -1.2% (20d: +0.1%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

The Chip Supply Chain sector gained 6.5% on the session. Key movers included Intel (INTC) ($133.99, +10.6%), Marvell (MRVL) ($310.58, +7.3%), TSMC (TSM) ($462.12, +6.9%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +23.1%, maintaining its uptrend.

The Analog & Embedded Chips sector gained 6.5% on the session. Key movers included Texas Instruments (TXN) ($322.86, +6.9%), Microchip Technology (MCHP) ($99.77, +6.0%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +9.1%, maintaining its uptrend.

The Chip Equipment sector gained 3.8% on the session. Key movers included Applied Materials (AMAT) ($617.11, +4.1%), Lam Research (LRCX) ($389.04, +4.0%), ASML ($1929.68, +3.3%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +31.4%, maintaining its uptrend.

The Defense & Aerospace sector declined 3.7% on the session. Key movers included Lockheed Martin (LMT) ($510.95, -4.0%), RTX Corp (RTX) ($185.60, -3.6%), General Dynamics (GD) ($350.01, -3.5%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +2.3%, maintaining its uptrend.

The IT Services sector declined 11.5% on the session. Key movers included Accenture (ACN) ($127.98, -18.0%), IBM ($249.10, -5.1%). Over 20 days, the sector is down -14.8%, extending its decline.

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.

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50-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Active Alerts

HIGH Enterprise Software down -11.3% over 20 days
HIGH IT Services down -14.8% over 20 days
HIGH Energy down -10.2% over 20 days
HIGH 7 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Mag 7 (AI Spenders), Enterprise Software, Retail, IT Services, Energy, Telecom, Media & Entertainment
MEDIUM MSFT down -17.6% from 20-day high
LOW Enterprise Software below 50-day MA with avg 5 consecutive down days

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
NVDA $210.69 +3.0% +2.7% -4.0% +14.6% ABOVE 0
AMZN $244.39 +2.9% +2.4% -9.0% +4.6% BELOW 0
META $577.22 +1.7% +1.9% -5.0% -8.1% BELOW 0
GOOG $367.46 +1.5% +2.6% -4.2% +16.1% ABOVE 0
TSLA $400.49 +1.0% -1.5% -4.2% +15.9% BELOW 0
AAPL $298.01 +0.7% +2.4% -2.3% +14.4% ABOVE 0
MSFT $379.40 +0.1% -2.9% -9.5% +1.7% BELOW 0
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
INTC $133.99 +10.6% +7.6% +13.1% +117.1% ABOVE 0
MRVL $310.58 +7.3% +11.0% +62.9% +159.1% ABOVE 0
TSM $462.12 +6.9% +9.0% +13.5% +26.4% ABOVE 0
QCOM $226.11 +6.2% +6.8% +6.0% +77.0% ABOVE 0
ARM $439.46 +4.9% +15.4% +47.4% +193.4% ABOVE 0
AMD $537.37 +4.9% +5.0% +19.5% +127.1% ABOVE 0
AVGO $411.35 +4.7% +7.7% -0.8% +15.9% BELOW 0
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
SMCI $30.66 +10.4% +0.7% -8.4% +32.0% BELOW 0
VRT $333.05 +4.9% +10.0% +3.0% +15.8% ABOVE 0
CSCO $119.54 +1.9% -1.3% +1.1% +43.7% ABOVE 0
HPE $47.41 -1.6% -1.3% +39.6% +90.9% ABOVE 3
DELL $409.50 -2.3% +3.5% +62.0% +125.7% ABOVE 1
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $95.04 -0.5% -7.0% -4.7% +5.8% BELOW 3
ADBE $195.16 -0.6% -4.3% -20.0% -15.1% BELOW 2
PLTR $128.47 -1.7% +0.4% -6.5% -1.5% BELOW 3
CRM $151.78 -2.1% -8.5% -13.9% -11.2% BELOW 13
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $1096.56 -0.2% +3.2% +11.0% +21.3% ABOVE 1
JPM $325.22 -2.5% +1.4% +7.3% +4.8% ABOVE 1
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $400.96 +0.4% -1.3% +4.8% +30.6% ABOVE 0
LLY $1098.57 -1.2% -3.0% +5.5% +15.0% ABOVE 5
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $117.18 -0.8% -3.2% -3.4% -9.3% BELOW 2
COST $951.45 -1.5% -3.1% -9.4% -7.8% BELOW 2
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $249.10 -5.1% -8.5% -1.5% +5.0% BELOW 2
ACN $127.98 -18.0% -24.8% -28.0% -31.2% BELOW 2
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DAL $84.18 +2.3% +1.3% +11.3% +24.1% ABOVE 0
UAL $118.32 +2.1% +2.4% +18.7% +21.1% ABOVE 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $396.20 +0.4% -1.6% +7.1% +12.3% ABOVE 0
BKNG $171.78 +0.1% +4.1% +7.6% -2.7% ABOVE 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
SBUX $100.65 +0.8% -2.3% -3.3% +3.8% BELOW 0
MCD $278.61 -1.8% -2.2% -2.0% -10.0% BELOW 2
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $326.20 +0.1% -3.6% -16.1% -13.5% BELOW 0
UPS $104.86 -0.3% -3.0% +6.7% +3.2% ABOVE 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $985.82 +3.1% +8.3% +13.8% +25.3% ABOVE 0
HON $229.01 +0.2% +3.9% +2.3% -3.0% ABOVE 0
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $287.78 +2.0% +2.9% +13.8% +72.3% ABOVE 0
ZS $124.85 +0.4% -3.6% -27.0% +2.1% BELOW 0
CRWD $684.86 +0.3% +0.3% +5.7% +73.5% ABOVE 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $617.11 +4.1% +8.8% +44.4% +55.1% ABOVE 0
LRCX $389.04 +4.0% +6.1% +28.7% +50.3% ABOVE 0
ASML $1929.68 +3.3% +3.5% +21.2% +33.2% ABOVE 0
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DLR $188.15 +0.6% +2.8% -3.2% +0.0% BELOW 0
EQIX $1092.19 +0.3% +3.4% +1.3% +5.9% ABOVE 0
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
NEE $86.75 +1.2% +0.9% -3.3% -8.2% BELOW 0
SO $93.09 +0.6% -1.0% -1.2% -4.6% BELOW 0
DUK $123.86 +0.1% -0.9% -0.6% -6.9% BELOW 0
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $137.81 -2.1% -6.3% -11.3% -11.1% BELOW 2
CVX $173.63 -2.2% -7.3% -9.1% -8.8% BELOW 4
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $350.01 -3.5% -2.8% +3.3% +2.2% ABOVE 2
RTX $185.60 -3.6% +1.1% +5.9% -8.7% ABOVE 1
LMT $510.95 -4.0% -5.4% -2.3% -18.1% BELOW 2
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $181.67 +0.2% -3.9% -4.8% -8.0% BELOW 0
VZ $45.37 -1.0% -5.7% -6.0% -3.6% BELOW 4
T $22.01 -1.9% -6.7% -13.1% -17.1% BELOW 4
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $103.89 +3.0% +3.8% +0.3% +4.1% ABOVE 0
NFLX $77.38 +0.5% -3.7% -13.3% -24.2% BELOW 0
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $337.60 -1.2% -5.0% +0.1% -5.1% BELOW 4
GILD $123.76 -1.3% -0.8% -5.2% -12.9% BELOW 2
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
APD $280.21 -0.5% -0.5% -3.4% -5.9% BELOW 1
LIN $512.15 -0.7% -2.2% -0.5% +1.8% ABOVE 4
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
TXN $322.86 +6.9% +7.2% +8.2% +50.2% ABOVE 0
MCHP $99.77 +6.0% +4.8% +10.1% +40.1% ABOVE 0

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Accenture (ACN) (IT Services) fell 18.0% to $127.98. Intel (INTC) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 10.6% to $133.99. Super Micro (SMCI) (Infrastructure) rose 10.4% to $30.66. Marvell (MRVL) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 7.3% to $310.58. Texas Instruments (TXN) (Analog & Embedded Chips) rose 6.9% to $322.86. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 4 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

There are currently 6 active alerts (4 high-severity). The split between 12 advancing and 11 declining sectors suggests indecision. Over 20 days, 10 sectors are positive and 14 negative. A catalyst is needed to establish direction. Monitor sector rotation for emerging trends and watch breadth for confirmation.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION
Value $133,840
P&L +33.84%
Today +1.78%
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