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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Wednesday, November 20, 2024 MIXED

On November 20, 2024, the US stock market was mixed with 9 sectors up, 10 down, and 5 flat. Healthcare (+3.7%) topped the board while Infrastructure (-2.7%) trailed. The Magnificent 7 averaged -0.5% on the day, led by Meta (META) (+0.8%) with Alphabet (GOOG) (-1.3%) lagging. At the individual stock level, UnitedHealth (UNH) (+4.1%) posted the biggest gain and Super Micro (SMCI) (-8.7%) saw the largest decline. Looking at the 20-day trend, 14 sectors remain in positive territory while 10 are negative, suggesting the medium-term uptrend is intact.

Market Condition Dashboard

US 10-Year Treasury Yield
Wait & Watch
4.41%
rising
Impact
Confidence
Crude Oil (WTI)
Neutral
$68.87
-0.8% 1D
Impact
Confidence
VIX (Fear Index)
Normal Range
17.2
+5.0% 1D
Impact
Confidence
Tracked Stocks Breadth (50DMA)
Pause Discretionary Adds
62%
42 of 68 above 50DMA · -10.3pp 5D
Impact
Confidence
Put/Call Ratio (5D)
Caution
0.75
Call-Heavy · stable
Impact
Confidence

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Sector Performance (Base=100)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI investment theme averaged -1.2% today across the four core technology sectors: Magnificent 7, Chip Supply Chain, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Software. Of these, 3 are trading above their 50-day moving average. The biggest AI stock movers were Super Micro (SMCI) ($26, -8.7%), Qualcomm (QCOM) ($149, -6.3%), Vertiv (VRT) ($137, -2.4%). Over 20 days, the majority of AI-related sectors remain in positive territory, indicating sustained institutional interest in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence trade.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) -0.5% +0.1% +7.0% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain -1.3% -2.6% -2.3% BELOW
Infrastructure -2.7% +11.0% +0.8% ABOVE
Enterprise Software -0.1% -1.0% +16.6% ABOVE
Finance -0.4% -0.8% +9.0% ABOVE
Healthcare +3.7% -1.4% -4.1% BELOW
Retail +0.2% +1.8% +4.5% ABOVE
IT Services +1.5% +0.7% -1.5% BELOW
Airlines -0.7% +1.0% +21.6% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel +0.6% +0.1% +11.6% ABOVE
Food & Restaurant -0.0% -1.5% -0.9% BELOW
Logistics -1.3% -0.3% +1.1% ABOVE
Industrial -0.4% -1.4% +3.7% BELOW
Cybersecurity -0.4% -0.8% +10.7% ABOVE
Chip Equipment -0.0% -6.6% -7.6% BELOW
Data Center REITs -0.6% +3.3% +7.8% ABOVE
Utilities -0.2% +2.7% -5.3% BELOW
Energy +1.3% +0.3% +4.9% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace +0.0% -1.4% -5.5% BELOW
Telecom +0.7% +1.7% +1.5% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment +1.5% +5.1% +18.5% ABOVE
Biotech +1.9% -2.9% -4.1% BELOW
Materials +0.7% +1.5% -1.7% BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips -0.5% -2.3% -8.8% BELOW

Sector Strength

Healthcare +3.7% 20d: -4.1%
UnitedHealth (UNH) +4.1% (20d: +7.1%), Eli Lilly (LLY) +3.2% (20d: -15.3%) [<50MA]
Biotech +1.9% 20d: -4.1%
Amgen (AMGN) +2.8% (20d: -8.1%) [<50MA], Gilead (GILD) +1.0% (20d: -0.2%)
Media & Entertainment +1.5% 20d: +18.5%
Disney (DIS) +1.6% (20d: +19.8%), Netflix (NFLX) +1.4% (20d: +17.1%)
IT Services +1.5% 20d: -1.5%
IBM +2.1% (20d: -1.0%) [<50MA], Accenture (ACN) +0.9% (20d: -2.0%)
Energy +1.3% 20d: +4.9%
Exxon Mobil (XOM) +1.4% (20d: +1.4%), Chevron (CVX) +1.1% (20d: +8.3%)

Sector Warnings

Infrastructure -2.7% 20d: +0.8%
Super Micro (SMCI) -8.7% (20d: -44.2%) [<50MA], Vertiv (VRT) -2.4% (20d: +25.0%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) -1.6% (20d: +9.2%)
Chip Supply Chain -1.3% 20d: -2.3%
Qualcomm (QCOM) -6.3% (20d: -8.2%) [<50MA], AMD -1.3% (20d: -10.3%) [<50MA], Broadcom (AVGO) -1.3% (20d: -4.7%) [<50MA]
Logistics -1.3% 20d: +1.1%
FedEx (FDX) -1.7% (20d: +5.6%), UPS -0.8% (20d: -3.3%)
Airlines -0.7% 20d: +21.6%
Delta (DAL) -1.7% (20d: +16.2%), United (UAL) +0.4% (20d: +27.0%)
Data Center REITs -0.6% 20d: +7.8%
Digital Realty (DLR) -0.7% (20d: +12.6%), Equinix (EQIX) -0.4% (20d: +3.1%)

Sector Deep Dive

The Healthcare sector gained 3.7% on the session. Key movers included UnitedHealth (UNH) ($576.03, +4.1%), Eli Lilly (LLY) ($745.30, +3.2%). Over 20 days, the sector is down -4.1%, extending its decline.

The Biotech sector gained 1.9% on the session. Key movers included Amgen (AMGN) ($274.80, +2.8%), Gilead (GILD) ($84.46, +1.0%). Over 20 days, the sector is down -4.1%, extending its decline.

The Media & Entertainment sector gained 1.5% on the session. Key movers included Disney (DIS) ($111.66, +1.6%), Netflix (NFLX) ($88.39, +1.4%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +18.5%, maintaining its uptrend.

The Chip Supply Chain sector declined 1.3% on the session. Key movers included Qualcomm (QCOM) ($148.60, -6.3%), AMD ($137.60, -1.3%), Broadcom (AVGO) ($160.76, -1.3%). Over 20 days, the sector is down -2.3%, extending its decline.

The Infrastructure sector declined 2.7% on the session. Key movers included Super Micro (SMCI) ($25.80, -8.7%), Vertiv (VRT) ($137.24, -2.4%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ($20.31, -1.6%). Over 20 days, the sector is up +0.8%, maintaining its uptrend.

Market Breadth Analysis

US stock market breadth analysis shows 13 of 24 sectors trading above their 50-day moving average, while 11 are below. The majority of sectors holding above the 50-day MA indicates healthy medium-term momentum. With 14 sectors positive over 20 days, buying pressure remains broad-based.

Interactive Charts

S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

50-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Active Alerts

HIGH 4 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Chip Equipment, Utilities, Defense & Aerospace, Analog & Embedded Chips

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
META $562.28 +0.8% -2.0% -0.4% +7.7% BELOW 0
AAPL $227.55 +0.3% +0.3% -0.6% +2.9% ABOVE 0
MSFT $409.80 -0.6% -2.7% -2.2% -2.7% BELOW 1
NVDA $145.66 -0.8% -0.6% +3.9% +22.5% ABOVE 1
AMZN $202.88 -0.8% -4.1% +8.9% +8.5% ABOVE 1
TSLA $342.03 -1.1% +9.9% +31.3% +48.8% ABOVE 1
GOOG $176.21 -1.3% -0.0% +7.8% +14.0% ABOVE 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MRVL $89.45 +0.6% -0.9% +9.7% +21.0% ABOVE 0
ARM $133.70 +0.5% -1.9% -5.2% -3.9% BELOW 0
TSM $184.32 -0.7% -0.1% -4.8% +9.9% ABOVE 1
INTC $24.01 -0.8% -4.1% +7.5% +24.0% ABOVE 2
AVGO $160.76 -1.3% -4.2% -4.7% -0.5% BELOW 2
AMD $137.60 -1.3% -0.9% -10.3% -8.7% BELOW 1
QCOM $148.60 -6.3% -5.9% -8.2% -6.5% BELOW 1
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
CSCO $55.25 +0.9% -0.7% +2.8% +16.8% ABOVE 0
DELL $130.59 -1.4% -0.3% +11.1% +19.9% ABOVE 2
HPE $20.31 -1.6% -0.7% +9.2% +26.5% ABOVE 1
VRT $137.24 -2.4% +13.6% +25.0% +58.6% ABOVE 1
SMCI $25.80 -8.7% +43.3% -44.2% -41.6% BELOW 1
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
CRM $321.58 +0.7% -1.8% +13.6% +28.7% ABOVE 0
NOW $204.60 +0.1% -1.6% +6.9% +15.4% ABOVE 0
ADBE $499.50 -0.0% -5.7% +3.4% -14.8% BELOW 1
PLTR $62.12 -1.4% +5.0% +42.6% +77.9% ABOVE 1
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $562.03 +0.1% -1.1% +10.9% +22.8% ABOVE 0
JPM $232.49 -1.0% -0.5% +7.0% +17.3% ABOVE 3
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
UNH $576.03 +4.1% +1.2% +7.1% +2.4% ABOVE 0
LLY $745.30 +3.2% -4.0% -15.3% -19.3% BELOW 0
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $85.82 +0.7% +3.2% +5.0% +9.4% ABOVE 0
COST $920.67 -0.2% +0.5% +4.0% +1.6% ABOVE 1
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $206.49 +2.1% +2.7% -1.0% +2.2% BELOW 0
ACN $344.94 +0.9% -1.4% -2.0% +2.5% ABOVE 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $94.63 +0.4% +3.8% +27.0% +90.6% ABOVE 0
DAL $62.39 -1.7% -1.9% +16.2% +44.2% ABOVE 1
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
BKNG $197.90 +0.8% +0.9% +15.6% +29.6% ABOVE 0
MAR $275.77 +0.3% -0.7% +7.5% +21.4% ABOVE 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $279.12 +0.1% -2.6% -3.5% -0.5% BELOW 0
SBUX $94.55 -0.1% -0.4% +1.8% -0.4% ABOVE 2
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
UPS $119.87 -0.8% +0.8% -3.3% +4.1% ABOVE 2
FDX $223.86 -1.7% -1.5% +5.6% +0.7% ABOVE 2
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
CAT $374.23 -0.2% -1.5% -1.4% +12.7% BELOW 2
HON $216.99 -0.7% -1.3% +8.9% +11.3% ABOVE 6
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
PANW $196.45 +1.2% -0.4% +7.8% +13.8% ABOVE 0
CRWD $87.54 -0.9% +1.7% +15.0% +36.2% ABOVE 1
ZS $200.94 -1.7% -3.6% +9.2% +20.5% ABOVE 1
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
AMAT $167.99 +0.7% -8.3% -7.2% -6.9% BELOW 0
LRCX $69.07 -0.2% -6.3% -8.5% -6.0% BELOW 2
ASML $649.92 -0.6% -5.0% -7.2% -17.5% BELOW 2
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $889.07 -0.4% +2.3% +3.1% +6.3% ABOVE 1
DLR $176.78 -0.7% +4.3% +12.6% +16.7% ABOVE 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $107.91 +0.1% +3.7% -3.5% -1.0% BELOW 0
NEE $73.02 -0.3% +2.1% -7.2% -7.9% BELOW 1
SO $83.76 -0.4% +2.2% -5.2% +0.2% BELOW 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $114.51 +1.4% -0.2% +1.4% +9.1% ABOVE 0
CVX $151.30 +1.1% +0.7% +8.3% +17.1% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
LMT $510.14 +0.3% -0.8% -5.2% -5.9% BELOW 0
RTX $116.10 +0.2% +0.7% -4.3% -0.3% BELOW 0
GD $270.84 -0.3% -4.2% -7.0% -6.4% BELOW 5
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
TMUS $228.67 +1.0% -1.0% +0.8% +16.3% ABOVE 0
VZ $37.61 +0.7% +3.3% +0.9% -2.2% BELOW 0
T $21.09 +0.4% +2.6% +2.8% +7.1% ABOVE 0
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $111.66 +1.6% +4.7% +19.8% +28.0% ABOVE 0
NFLX $88.39 +1.4% +5.6% +17.1% +28.7% ABOVE 0
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
AMGN $274.80 +2.8% -1.9% -8.1% -12.1% BELOW 0
GILD $84.46 +1.0% -3.8% -0.2% +7.6% ABOVE 0
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $439.94 +1.4% -0.7% -5.1% -3.7% BELOW 0
APD $313.46 -0.0% +3.8% +1.8% +17.8% ABOVE 1
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MCHP $62.02 +0.4% -0.7% -14.2% -14.4% BELOW 0
TXN $189.75 -1.4% -3.8% -3.4% +1.8% BELOW 2

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Super Micro (SMCI) (Infrastructure) fell 8.7% to $25.80. Qualcomm (QCOM) (Chip Supply Chain) fell 6.3% to $148.60. UnitedHealth (UNH) (Healthcare) rose 4.1% to $576.03. Eli Lilly (LLY) (Healthcare) rose 3.2% to $745.30. Amgen (AMGN) (Biotech) rose 2.8% to $274.80. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 1 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 1 active alerts (1 high-severity). The split between 9 advancing and 10 declining sectors suggests indecision. Over 20 days, 14 sectors are positive and 10 negative. A catalyst is needed to establish direction. Monitor sector rotation for emerging trends and watch breadth for confirmation.

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