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US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Monday, September 08, 2025 MIXED

The US stock market opened with risk-on bias after headlines pointed to weaker Treasury yields and commentary that a softer labor market could keep the Fed on a more easing-friendly path, helping cyclical and tech-linked names. Chip Supply Chain names led gains as Marvell Technology (MRVL) jumped 4.2% to $65.86 on fresh research highlighting a $19 billion data-center opportunity, while Broadcom (AVGO) rose 3.2% to $343.14 after renewed bullish coverage. The Magnificent 7 group delivered mixed returns overall — Amazon (AMZN) climbed 1.5% to $235.84 and NVIDIA (NVDA) added 0.8% to $168.09, even as several Mag 7 members remain below their 50-day averages. Today’s moves were driven by sector rotation into Chip Supply Chain, Enterprise Software and selective Retail names ahead of another heavy earnings slate.

Market Condition Dashboard

US 10-Year Treasury Yield
Wait & Watch
4.05%
falling
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Confidence
Crude Oil (WTI)
Neutral
$62.26
+0.6% 1D
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Confidence
VIX (Fear Index)
Normal Range
15.1
-0.5% 1D
Impact
Confidence
200-Day Moving Average
Bullish Trend Intact
0/3 below
SPY above (+9.3%), QQQ above (+11.5%), DIA above (+6.3%)
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Confidence
Tracked Stocks Breadth (50DMA)
Add Cash
50%
34 of 68 above 50DMA · -4.4pp 5D
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Confidence
Put/Call Ratio (5D)
Contrarian Sell Signal
0.67
Too Optimistic · stable
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Confidence

Signal analysis only — not investment advice

Sector Performance (Base=100)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

The AI investment theme showed selective strength as Mag 7 momentum remains bifurcated: Amazon (AMZN) at $235.84 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at $168.09 are still central to infrastructure demand, while Microsoft (MSFT) at $495.06 and Alphabet (GOOG) at $233.70 reflect differing valuation dynamics across cloud and search monetization. Chip Supply Chain beneficiaries such as Marvell (MRVL) and Broadcom (AVGO) are front-running near-term capex expectations, underscoring the importance of chip capacity and packaging in the model-training stack. Enterprise Software tailwinds are evident in names like ServiceNow (NOW) and Adobe (ADBE), where customers prioritize AI-enabled workflows, making the theme a mix of platform winners, semiconductor suppliers, and software enablers.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector 1D 5D 20D vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders) +0.1% +3.4% +2.3% ABOVE
Chip Supply Chain +1.4% +3.9% +2.2% ABOVE
Infrastructure -0.9% +0.1% -5.3% BELOW
Enterprise Software +2.0% +1.5% +2.8% BELOW
Finance -0.0% -0.4% +2.4% ABOVE
Healthcare +1.6% +2.1% +21.7% BELOW
Retail +1.3% +4.0% -1.5% ABOVE
IT Services +1.6% +2.9% +7.7% BELOW
Airlines +1.0% +2.0% +18.0% ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel +1.2% +1.3% +4.1% BELOW
Food & Restaurant -1.0% -3.6% -2.1% BELOW
Logistics -0.7% -0.0% +0.2% BELOW
Industrial +0.1% +0.2% +1.6% BELOW
Cybersecurity +2.2% +3.2% +7.2% BELOW
Chip Equipment +1.2% +6.9% +0.5% ABOVE
Data Center REITs -1.1% -0.9% -2.7% BELOW
Utilities -1.0% -2.2% -3.2% BELOW
Energy +0.4% -4.5% +3.1% ABOVE
Defense & Aerospace -1.1% -0.5% +3.7% ABOVE
Telecom -2.9% -2.3% +0.3% ABOVE
Media & Entertainment +0.4% +1.5% +3.9% BELOW
Biotech -0.2% +0.2% -2.4% BELOW
Materials +0.4% -0.3% +1.5% BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips -1.0% -2.2% +4.5% BELOW

Sector Strength

Cybersecurity +2.2% 20d: +7.2%
Zscaler (ZS) +2.7% (20d: +3.8%) [<50MA], CrowdStrike (CRWD) +2.5% (20d: +0.4%) [<50MA], Palo Alto Networks (PANW) +1.5% (20d: +17.4%)
Enterprise Software +2.0% 20d: +2.8%
ServiceNow (NOW) +2.8% (20d: +9.7%), Adobe (ADBE) +2.8% (20d: +7.5%) [<50MA], Palantir (PLTR) +2.0% (20d: -14.6%) [<50MA]
IT Services +1.6% 20d: +7.7%
IBM +3.0% (20d: +8.4%) [<50MA], Accenture (ACN) +0.2% (20d: +7.1%) [<50MA]
Healthcare +1.6% 20d: +21.7%
Eli Lilly (LLY) +1.6% (20d: +16.5%) [<50MA], UnitedHealth (UNH) +1.5% (20d: +26.9%)
Chip Supply Chain +1.4% 20d: +2.2%
Marvell (MRVL) +4.2% (20d: -14.6%) [<50MA], Broadcom (AVGO) +3.2% (20d: +13.7%), TSMC (TSM) +1.6% (20d: +2.1%)

Sector Warnings

Telecom -2.9% 20d: +0.3%
T-Mobile (TMUS) -3.9% (20d: -2.1%), Verizon (VZ) -2.4% (20d: +0.3%), AT&T (T) -2.3% (20d: +2.7%)
Data Center REITs -1.1% 20d: -2.7%
Digital Realty (DLR) -1.2% (20d: -4.5%) [<50MA], Equinix (EQIX) -1.1% (20d: -0.8%) [<50MA]
Defense & Aerospace -1.1% 20d: +3.7%
RTX Corp (RTX) -2.1% (20d: +0.1%), Lockheed Martin (LMT) -1.0% (20d: +8.5%), General Dynamics (GD) -0.0% (20d: +2.5%)
Analog & Embedded Chips -1.0% 20d: +4.5%
Texas Instruments (TXN) -1.1% (20d: +1.1%) [<50MA], Microchip Technology (MCHP) -0.9% (20d: +7.9%) [<50MA]
Utilities -1.0% 20d: -3.2%
NextEra Energy (NEE) -1.6% (20d: -3.0%) [<50MA], Southern Co (SO) -1.0% (20d: -3.2%) [<50MA], Duke Energy (DUK) -0.4% (20d: -3.5%) [<50MA]

Sector Deep Dive

Chip Supply Chain: The sector outperformed today, rising 1.4% on the day and sitting above its 50-day average with a 50d:+3.0% context. Marvell Technology (MRVL) led the group, up 4.2% to $65.86 as research notes framed a $19 billion data-center opportunity; Broadcom (AVGO) followed, up 3.2% to $343.14, reinforcing investor appetite for foundational AI chips and custom silicon. With the 50-day window showing modest positive momentum across suppliers, the technical picture favors selective exposure to names tied directly to data-center buildouts and advanced packaging.

Enterprise Software: The Enterprise Software sector gained 2.0% and remains just below its 50-day average with a 50d:-0.9% reading, signaling improving near-term breadth but lingering consolidation. ServiceNow (NOW) rose 2.8% to $187.87 and Adobe (ADBE) climbed 2.8% to $358.66, suggesting enterprise buyers are prioritizing AI-enabled workflow and content tooling. Given the 50-day context, the group looks poised for continuation if cloud spend stays durable, but investors should monitor renewal cycles and guidance for signs of reacceleration.

Telecom & Infrastructure: Telecom lagged sharply, with the Telecom sector down 2.9% and companies trading just above their 50-day averages (sector 50d:+3.9%), while Infrastructure slipped 0.9% and is slightly below its 50-day trend at 50d:+1.0%. AT&T (T) fell 2.3% to $27.60 and Verizon (VZ) dropped 2.4% to $40.55, pressured by yield sensitivity and weaker sentiment around capital intensity. In Infrastructure, Vertiv (VRT) declined 1.8% to $121.69, reflecting investor caution around cyclical capex timing despite long-term demand for data-center power and cooling.

Retail & Consumer: Retail outperformed, rising 1.3% and sitting above its 50-day average with a 50d:+2.1% profile, as discretionary names benefited from the yield-driven risk backdrop and positive entries noted in market commentary. Amazon (AMZN) gained 1.5% to $235.84 and broader retail averages showed strength over the 50-day horizon, supporting tactical overweight on high-quality retailers with margin flexibility. Watch 50-day trend leadership — sustained above-50MA performance in retail would encourage accumulation into consumer discretionary exposure.

Defense & Aerospace / Industrials: Defense & Aerospace slipped 1.1% despite remaining above its 50-day average (50d:+6.5%), with RTX Corp (RTX) down 2.1% to $152.47 on profit-taking. Industrial sector was essentially flat (+0.1%) and sits slightly below its 50-day with a 50d:+2.3% reading, suggesting a mixed tape where defense funding narratives coexist with softer industrial order flows. Given the 50-day context, selective long ideas in aerospace that combine backlog visibility with improving margin cycles look preferable to broad industrial exposure.

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 6 sectors in negative territory, pointing to widespread selling pressure.

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S&P 500 & NASDAQ 100

50-Day Sector Performance

1-Day vs 5-Day Sector Change

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
AMZN $235.84 +1.5% +4.7% +6.6% +5.6% ABOVE 0
NVDA $168.09 +0.8% -1.4% -7.6% +6.7% BELOW 0
MSFT $495.06 +0.6% -1.4% -4.4% +0.6% BELOW 0
META $749.84 -0.0% +2.3% -1.8% +2.5% ABOVE 1
GOOG $233.70 -0.3% +10.6% +16.2% +31.5% ABOVE 1
AAPL $237.21 -0.8% +3.6% +4.7% +18.4% ABOVE 2
TSLA $346.40 -1.3% +5.2% +2.2% +7.0% ABOVE 1
Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MRVL $65.86 +4.2% +2.2% -14.6% -14.4% BELOW 0
AVGO $343.14 +3.2% +15.9% +13.7% +28.3% ABOVE 0
TSM $244.49 +1.6% +8.2% +2.1% +8.1% ABOVE 0
ARM $139.14 +0.7% +5.1% -1.4% -15.9% BELOW 0
QCOM $157.83 +0.3% +1.5% +8.9% +1.6% ABOVE 0
AMD $151.41 +0.2% -6.7% -12.1% +5.3% BELOW 0
INTC $24.48 -0.0% +1.1% +18.5% +7.9% ABOVE 2
Infrastructure Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
CSCO $65.52 -0.0% -1.4% -5.4% -2.0% BELOW 2
HPE $23.02 -0.1% +3.6% +14.1% +27.6% ABOVE 1
SMCI $40.04 -0.9% -1.8% -11.4% -15.8% BELOW 2
DELL $121.65 -1.5% +1.7% -11.1% -0.4% BELOW 2
VRT $121.69 -1.8% -1.8% -12.9% -4.2% BELOW 2
Enterprise Software Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
NOW $187.87 +2.8% +3.1% +9.7% -8.1% ABOVE 0
ADBE $358.66 +2.8% +3.8% +7.5% -7.0% BELOW 0
PLTR $156.10 +2.0% -0.6% -14.6% +19.4% BELOW 0
CRM $250.15 +0.6% -0.2% +8.4% -7.7% BELOW 0
Finance Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GS $731.10 +0.5% +1.5% +3.7% +8.0% ABOVE 0
JPM $287.41 -0.5% -2.3% +1.2% +2.5% ABOVE 2
Healthcare Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
LLY $735.06 +1.6% +0.5% +16.5% -4.5% BELOW 0
UNH $311.90 +1.5% +3.7% +26.9% +3.6% ABOVE 0
Retail Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
WMT $101.67 +1.8% +4.5% -1.4% +5.4% ABOVE 0
COST $967.75 +0.9% +3.5% -1.7% -1.2% ABOVE 0
IT Services Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
IBM $251.39 +3.0% +6.0% +8.4% -11.0% BELOW 0
ACN $250.41 +0.2% -0.2% +7.1% -13.1% BELOW 0
Airlines Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
UAL $107.77 +1.1% +3.0% +20.6% +36.1% ABOVE 0
DAL $61.09 +0.9% +1.0% +15.4% +25.0% ABOVE 0
Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MAR $266.40 +1.3% +1.4% +4.2% -1.7% BELOW 0
BKNG $221.30 +1.2% +1.3% +4.0% -2.0% BELOW 0
Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MCD $307.12 -0.5% -0.9% +3.4% +7.9% ABOVE 2
SBUX $82.55 -1.5% -6.2% -7.6% -8.0% BELOW 4
Logistics Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
FDX $178.98 -0.6% +1.0% +0.8% -1.1% BELOW 1
UPS $80.38 -0.8% -1.1% -0.5% -15.1% BELOW 1
Industrial Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
HON $208.82 +0.2% -1.3% -0.3% -5.7% BELOW 0
CAT $419.79 -0.1% +1.6% +3.5% +10.3% ABOVE 1
Cybersecurity Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
ZS $281.60 +2.7% +2.6% +3.8% -10.7% BELOW 0
CRWD $107.01 +2.5% +3.5% +0.4% -14.3% BELOW 0
PANW $197.38 +1.5% +3.6% +17.4% -1.6% ABOVE 0
Chip Equipment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
LRCX $104.49 +2.1% +8.3% +3.0% +8.1% ABOVE 0
ASML $792.06 +1.9% +9.7% +10.4% +0.3% ABOVE 0
AMAT $161.33 -0.4% +2.8% -11.9% -11.3% BELOW 1
Data Center REITs Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
EQIX $753.05 -1.1% -0.8% -0.8% -1.9% BELOW 1
DLR $156.69 -1.2% -1.1% -4.5% -5.9% BELOW 1
Utilities Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DUK $117.12 -0.4% -1.4% -3.5% +3.7% BELOW 5
SO $88.65 -1.0% -1.4% -3.2% +0.7% BELOW 2
NEE $68.33 -1.6% -4.0% -3.0% -0.8% BELOW 1
Energy Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
XOM $107.45 +0.6% -4.2% +4.8% +1.4% ABOVE 0
CVX $149.45 +0.2% -4.8% +1.5% +8.3% ABOVE 0
Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GD $317.13 -0.0% -0.5% +2.5% +11.6% ABOVE 1
LMT $450.31 -1.0% +1.5% +8.5% +0.8% ABOVE 1
RTX $152.47 -2.1% -2.4% +0.1% +7.1% ABOVE 2
Telecom Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
T $27.60 -2.3% -0.6% +2.7% +3.9% ABOVE 1
VZ $40.55 -2.4% -1.1% +0.3% +4.0% ABOVE 1
TMUS $239.25 -3.9% -5.1% -2.1% +3.6% ABOVE 1
Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
DIS $117.14 +0.8% +0.5% +5.6% -2.9% BELOW 0
NFLX $124.48 +0.1% +2.5% +2.2% -5.9% ABOVE 0
Biotech Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
GILD $112.94 +0.7% +2.8% -3.8% +4.7% ABOVE 0
AMGN $274.22 -1.2% -2.3% -0.9% +1.9% BELOW 1
Materials Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
LIN $469.82 +1.1% +0.4% +1.2% +2.7% ABOVE 0
APD $281.41 -0.3% -1.1% +1.7% +3.0% BELOW 6
Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers
Ticker Price 1D 5D 20D 50D vs 50MA Down Days
MCHP $64.02 -0.9% +2.7% +7.9% -6.7% BELOW 1
TXN $182.06 -1.1% -7.0% +1.1% -9.6% BELOW 1

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Marvell (MRVL) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 4.2% to $65.86. T-Mobile (TMUS) (Telecom) fell 3.9% to $239.25. Broadcom (AVGO) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 3.2% to $343.14. IBM (IT Services) rose 3.0% to $251.39. ServiceNow (NOW) (Enterprise Software) rose 2.8% to $187.87. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

No major risk alerts are triggered. In a directionless market, maintaining disciplined position sizing and clear stop-loss levels is key to managing downside risk while staying positioned for breakouts.

US Stock Market Outlook

Forward-looking positioning should respect the mixed breadth: 9 sectors are above their 50MA while 15 are below, and 12 sectors advanced today versus 9 that fell — an alert count that points to rotation rather than broad-based breakout. Monitor the 50-day trends across Mag 7 and Chip Supply Chain names for confirmation; if more sectors flip above the 50-day in the next sessions, constructive risk-on posture is warranted. Tactically, favor quality AI exposure (select chips and enterprise software) and high-conviction retail/consumer names while trimming interest-rate sensitive Telecom and long-duration names that remain below their 50-day averages.

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