US Stock Market Sector Analysis – Tuesday, December 02, 2025 MIXED

The US stock market rallied today led by an Intel (INTC) breakout — INTC jumped 8.6% to $43.47 after coverage highlighted its sustained rally and chip-supply optimism — while Microchip Technology (MCHP) climbed 6.1% to $56.10 after raising fiscal guidance. Boeing (BA) also lifted aerospace names on an upbeat outlook, helping Defense & Aerospace edge higher even as Energy and Materials lagged. The Magnificent 7 theme was mixed: the Mag 7 basket rose 0.6% for the day but remains below its 50-day trend, with leadership concentrated in select AI spenders. Broad sector action was bifurcated: 13 sectors advanced, 8 fell and 3 were flat, underscoring sector-specific drivers rather than a uniform market move.

Market Condition Dashboard

US 10-Year Treasury Yield

Wait & Watch

4.09%

stable

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Crude Oil (WTI)

Neutral

$58.64

-1.1% 1D

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VIX (Fear Index)

Normal Range

16.6

-3.8% 1D

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200-Day Moving Average

Bullish Trend Intact

0/3 below

SPY above (+10.9%), QQQ above (+14.1%), DIA above (+8.7%)

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Tracked Stocks Breadth (50DMA)

Add Cash

50%

34 of 68 above 50DMA · +16.2pp 5D

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Put/Call Ratio (5D)

Contrarian Sell Signal

0.66

Too Optimistic · falling

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Signal analysis only — not investment advice

Sector Performance (Base=100)

AI and Technology Sector Analysis

AI and technology investment flows remain constructive but selective today as the Mag 7 names continue to anchor sentiment; Apple (AAPL) $285.66 and NVIDIA (NVDA) $181.23 eked out modest gains while Alphabet (GOOG) $315.40 outperformed on stronger 50-day breadth. Chip supply chain strength — highlighted by Intel (INTC) $43.47 and Applied Materials (AMAT) $264.67 — supports near-term capex beneficiaries, while infrastructure and enterprise software pockets require caution given weaker 50-day trends. Investors should distinguish between hardware beneficiaries in the supply chain and software firms whose 50-day performance remains challenged, using selective exposure to chip equipment and select AI-engineering names.

US Stock Sector Overview

Sector	1D	5D	20D	vs 50MA
Mag 7 (AI Spenders)	+0.6%	+1.7%	+0.0%	BELOW
Chip Supply Chain	+1.7%	+6.7%	+0.1%	ABOVE
Infrastructure	+0.7%	+3.9%	-8.6%	BELOW
Enterprise Software	+0.7%	+1.4%	-7.3%	BELOW
Finance	+0.3%	+1.9%	+1.6%	ABOVE
Healthcare	-0.4%	-3.1%	+6.8%	BELOW
Retail	+0.9%	+4.1%	+4.0%	ABOVE
IT Services	+0.1%	+1.9%	+4.2%	ABOVE
Airlines	+2.4%	+5.2%	+16.0%	ABOVE
Hospitality & Travel	+2.7%	+2.4%	+7.5%	ABOVE
Food & Restaurant	-0.3%	-1.7%	+4.5%	BELOW
Logistics	-0.4%	-0.1%	+5.8%	ABOVE
Industrial	+2.0%	+2.0%	+2.6%	BELOW
Cybersecurity	+1.0%	-4.6%	-13.7%	BELOW
Chip Equipment	+2.8%	+8.0%	+8.2%	ABOVE
Data Center REITs	-0.4%	-1.7%	-9.4%	BELOW
Utilities	-0.3%	-0.8%	-0.5%	BELOW
Energy	-1.3%	+1.0%	+0.5%	BELOW
Defense & Aerospace	+0.7%	-1.7%	-4.6%	BELOW
Telecom	+0.1%	+0.3%	+3.4%	BELOW
Media & Entertainment	-0.8%	+3.1%	-3.0%	BELOW
Biotech	-0.0%	-1.7%	+7.8%	ABOVE
Materials	-0.6%	-0.3%	+2.2%	BELOW
Analog & Embedded Chips	+5.2%	+8.9%	+3.1%	BELOW

Sector Strength

Analog & Embedded Chips +5.2% 20d: +3.1%

Microchip Technology (MCHP) +6.1% (20d: -3.8%) [<50MA], Texas Instruments (TXN) +4.2% (20d: +10.0%)

Chip Equipment +2.8% 20d: +8.2%

Applied Materials (AMAT) +4.2% (20d: +15.5%), Lam Research (LRCX) +2.2% (20d: +1.5%), ASML +1.9% (20d: +7.6%)

Hospitality & Travel +2.7% 20d: +7.5%

Booking (BKNG) +5.0% (20d: +2.9%), Marriott (MAR) +0.4% (20d: +12.2%)

Airlines +2.4% 20d: +16.0%

United (UAL) +3.2% (20d: +15.0%), Delta (DAL) +1.5% (20d: +17.1%)

Industrial +2.0% 20d: +2.6%

Caterpillar (CAT) +2.5% (20d: +6.4%), Honeywell (HON) +1.5% (20d: -1.1%) [<50MA]

Sector Warnings

Energy -1.3% 20d: +0.5%

Chevron (CVX) -1.5% (20d: -1.0%) [<50MA], Exxon Mobil (XOM) -1.1% (20d: +2.0%)

Media & Entertainment -0.8% 20d: -3.0%

Disney (DIS) -1.8% (20d: -6.0%) [<50MA], Netflix (NFLX) +0.2% (20d: +0.0%) [<50MA]

Materials -0.6% 20d: +2.2%

Air Products (APD) -1.6% (20d: +6.6%) [<50MA], Linde (LIN) +0.4% (20d: -2.2%) [<50MA]

Data Center REITs -0.4% 20d: -9.4%

Equinix (EQIX) -0.8% (20d: -11.8%) [<50MA], Digital Realty (DLR) +0.1% (20d: -7.0%) [<50MA]

Logistics -0.4% 20d: +5.8%

FedEx (FDX) -1.1% (20d: +7.3%), UPS +0.4% (20d: +4.3%)

Sector Deep Dive

Chip Equipment finished the session up 2.8% for the day and sits +22.6% over the 50-day window and ABOVE its 50MA, reflecting sustained capital expenditure momentum. Applied Materials (AMAT) $264.67 rallied 4.2% and was a notable contributor to the group; the sector's 20-day and 50-day strength signals that equipment ordering and capacity spend are being re-priced into equities over the past two months.

Analog & Embedded Chips led with a 5.2% one-day return and strong 5-day strength (+8.9%), though the group remains BELOW its 50-day trend at -7.2% versus the 50MA. Microchip Technology (MCHP) $56.10 jumped 6.1% after raising sales and EPS guidance, and Texas Instruments (TXN) $173.24 gained 4.2% following conference commentary — both names underscore uneven leadership within the segment despite the negative 50-day placement for the group overall.

Hospitality & Travel rose 2.7% and is trading +4.9% versus its 50-day trend and ABOVE the 50MA as consumer travel demand shows resilience. Booking (BKNG) $204.03 outperformed with a 5.0% gain on strong trading-day commentary, indicating revenue mix and pricing power remain favorable in travel — this sector contrasts with more cyclical groups that are still below their 50-day averages.

Cybersecurity is a clear weakness and requires attention: the sector is +1.0% for the day but down -13.7% over 20 days and BELOW its 50-day trend by -5.4%. That deterioration triggered a HIGH alert; enterprise spending fatigue and valuation re-rates are pressuring names across the space and suggest caution until the 50-day setup stabilizes.

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 7 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 Cybersecurity down -13.7% over 20 days

HIGH 4 sectors declining >5% over 20 days: Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Data Center REITs

Stock-Level Detail

Mag 7 (AI Spenders) Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
AAPL	$285.66	+1.1%	+3.3%	+6.1%	+12.6%	ABOVE	0
META	$645.42	+1.0%	+1.7%	+3.2%	-14.3%	BELOW	0
NVDA	$181.23	+0.9%	+2.0%	-8.7%	+1.7%	BELOW	0
MSFT	$487.83	+0.7%	+2.7%	-4.6%	-3.6%	BELOW	0
GOOG	$315.40	+0.3%	-2.4%	+13.7%	+25.2%	ABOVE	0
AMZN	$234.42	+0.2%	+2.1%	-6.0%	+6.2%	ABOVE	0
TSLA	$429.24	-0.2%	+2.3%	-3.4%	+0.8%	BELOW	2

Chip Supply Chain Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
INTC	$43.47	+8.6%	+21.3%	+17.4%	+48.2%	ABOVE	0
MRVL	$92.75	+2.0%	+11.3%	+6.1%	+24.6%	ABOVE	0
QCOM	$168.13	+1.6%	+4.5%	-1.2%	+0.7%	ABOVE	0
TSM	$289.81	+1.5%	+2.6%	-0.7%	+3.3%	ABOVE	0
ARM	$136.48	+1.1%	+3.8%	-15.1%	-3.2%	BELOW	0
AVGO	$379.44	-1.2%	-0.9%	+8.4%	+12.6%	ABOVE	2
AMD	$215.24	-2.1%	+4.4%	-13.9%	+33.8%	BELOW	1

Infrastructure Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
DELL	$134.94	+2.9%	+8.0%	-12.1%	+1.6%	BELOW	0
CSCO	$75.77	+1.1%	+0.7%	+6.3%	+14.5%	ABOVE	0
VRT	$180.83	+0.9%	+6.7%	+0.1%	+26.9%	ABOVE	0
HPE	$21.59	-0.1%	+2.6%	-7.0%	-11.3%	BELOW	1
SMCI	$32.92	-1.5%	+1.4%	-30.5%	-29.9%	BELOW	2

Enterprise Software Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
PLTR	$170.69	+1.9%	+4.4%	-10.5%	-6.5%	BELOW	0
CRM	$233.15	+0.8%	+0.3%	-7.8%	-4.0%	BELOW	0
NOW	$164.88	+0.3%	-0.1%	-7.1%	-11.1%	BELOW	0
ADBE	$322.81	-0.0%	+1.0%	-3.7%	-10.8%	BELOW	1

Finance Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
GS	$807.38	+1.0%	+2.1%	+3.6%	+1.6%	ABOVE	0
JPM	$303.57	-0.3%	+1.6%	-0.4%	-1.1%	ABOVE	2

Healthcare Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
UNH	$318.07	+0.4%	-0.5%	-1.9%	-6.7%	BELOW	0
LLY	$1042.58	-1.1%	-5.7%	+15.5%	+40.3%	ABOVE	4

Retail Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
COST	$919.44	+1.1%	+3.1%	-2.0%	-2.1%	ABOVE	0
WMT	$111.74	+0.8%	+5.1%	+9.9%	+9.6%	ABOVE	0

IT Services Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
ACN	$255.75	+1.4%	+4.7%	+7.5%	+10.8%	ABOVE	0
IBM	$297.88	-1.3%	-0.9%	+0.9%	+11.5%	ABOVE	2

Airlines Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
UAL	$104.38	+3.2%	+5.5%	+15.0%	+0.2%	ABOVE	0
DAL	$64.63	+1.5%	+4.8%	+17.1%	+11.2%	ABOVE	0

Hospitality & Travel Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
BKNG	$204.03	+5.0%	+4.7%	+2.9%	-6.8%	ABOVE	0
MAR	$303.46	+0.4%	+0.2%	+12.2%	+16.6%	ABOVE	0

Food & Restaurant Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
SBUX	$84.16	+0.3%	-0.8%	+7.8%	+0.1%	ABOVE	0
MCD	$297.03	-0.9%	-2.6%	+1.1%	-0.2%	BELOW	3

Logistics Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
UPS	$92.70	+0.4%	+1.1%	+4.3%	+15.2%	ABOVE	0
FDX	$215.07	-1.1%	-1.3%	+7.3%	+15.7%	ABOVE	3

Industrial Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
CAT	$580.01	+2.5%	+2.8%	+6.4%	+24.0%	ABOVE	0
HON	$200.47	+1.5%	+1.1%	-1.1%	-1.5%	BELOW	0

Cybersecurity Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
CRWD	$129.14	+2.5%	+0.8%	-3.3%	+6.7%	ABOVE	0
PANW	$189.88	+1.1%	+1.9%	-11.5%	-6.6%	BELOW	0
ZS	$241.68	-0.7%	-16.6%	-26.4%	-16.5%	BELOW	4

Chip Equipment Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA
AMAT	$264.67	+4.2%	+9.4%	+15.5%	+32.3%	ABOVE
LRCX	$157.63	+2.2%	+4.1%	+1.5%	+20.1%	ABOVE
ASML	$1104.91	+1.9%	+10.5%	+7.6%	+15.3%	ABOVE

Data Center REITs Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
DLR	$153.19	+0.1%	-0.6%	-7.0%	-10.1%	BELOW	0
EQIX	$719.88	-0.8%	-2.8%	-11.8%	-8.9%	BELOW	2

Utilities Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
SO	$87.62	+0.0%	-0.3%	-3.2%	-4.2%	BELOW	0
NEE	$83.40	-0.1%	-0.3%	+4.2%	+17.7%	ABOVE	2
DUK	$117.66	-0.9%	-1.8%	-2.5%	-1.9%	BELOW	2

Energy Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
XOM	$113.84	-1.1%	+0.8%	+2.0%	+2.1%	ABOVE	1
CVX	$147.44	-1.5%	+1.2%	-1.0%	-3.5%	BELOW	1

Defense & Aerospace Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA
GD	$331.43	+1.0%	-1.5%	-2.2%	+4.4%	BELOW
LMT	$436.65	+0.6%	-1.6%	-8.2%	-8.5%	BELOW
RTX	$167.54	+0.5%	-1.9%	-3.5%	+5.6%	BELOW

Telecom Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
TMUS	$208.00	+1.7%	+2.1%	+2.4%	-11.8%	BELOW	0
VZ	$38.67	-0.3%	+0.0%	+3.3%	-4.7%	BELOW	2
T	$24.63	-1.0%	-1.3%	+4.4%	-10.4%	BELOW	2

Media & Entertainment Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
NFLX	$109.35	+0.2%	+4.7%	+0.0%	-10.3%	BELOW	0
DIS	$103.33	-1.8%	+1.5%	-6.0%	-6.6%	BELOW	1

Biotech Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
AMGN	$333.51	+0.3%	-0.8%	+14.9%	+18.8%	ABOVE	0
GILD	$121.60	-0.3%	-2.5%	+0.7%	+8.3%	ABOVE	3

Materials Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
LIN	$404.65	+0.4%	+0.2%	-2.2%	-14.8%	BELOW	0
APD	$251.76	-1.6%	-0.8%	+6.6%	-6.5%	BELOW	2

Analog & Embedded Chips Show individual tickers

Ticker	Price	1D	5D	20D	50D	vs 50MA	Down Days
MCHP	$56.10	+6.1%	+9.4%	-3.8%	-11.6%	BELOW	0
TXN	$173.24	+4.2%	+8.3%	+10.0%	-2.9%	ABOVE	0

Key Stock Movers

Today's biggest movers by absolute percentage change: Intel (INTC) (Chip Supply Chain) rose 8.6% to $43.47. Microchip Technology (MCHP) (Analog & Embedded Chips) rose 6.1% to $56.10. Booking (BKNG) (Hospitality & Travel) rose 5.0% to $204.03. Texas Instruments (TXN) (Analog & Embedded Chips) rose 4.2% to $173.24. Applied Materials (AMAT) (Chip Equipment) rose 4.2% to $264.67. These individual stock movements were key drivers of their respective sector performance.

Risk and Opportunity Assessment

On the risk side, 2 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

Heading into the next session, market structure is mixed with 9 sectors above their 50MA and 15 below, and two HIGH alerts active — notably Cybersecurity and a cluster of four sectors down >5% over 20 days (Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Data Center REITs). Breadth remains uneven despite short-term rallies in chip equipment and select analog names; only a subset of sectors and Mag 7 stocks are sustaining 50-day leadership. Positioning should be tactical: overweight chip-equipment and select supply-chain beneficiaries while trimming exposure to sectors failing their 50-day tests and monitoring alerts for trend reversal confirmation.

Hypothetical Portfolio

SIMULATION

Value $98,704

P&L -1.30%

Today +0.48%

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