Heading into today’s open, the Nasdaq Composite (QQQ) closed yesterday at $718.96, down -0.05%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished at $770.19, a decline of -0.24%. The VIX currently trades at 15.83, within its recent 13.80-22.66 range; investor sentiment remains relatively subdued amid ongoing earnings reports and economic data releases.
This week we’re leaning into Energy (XLE), Healthcare/Defensive (XLV) and Financials (XLF). Energy (XLE) stands out with +11.4% one-month momentum, trading above its 50-day trend and benefiting from a macro backdrop favoring commodities. We also highlight Healthcare/Defensive (XLV) – displaying +3.5% one-month momentum while remaining above its 50-day trend. Finally, Financials (XLF), at +0.9% one-month momentum, is also above the 50-day and bolstered by macro factors.
Last week’s sectors saw varied performance. Consumer Discretionary returned -2.1%, Technology delivered 0.3%, and Materials lagged with a return of -4.8%. The underperformance in Materials highlights the risk of sector-specific headwinds even within a generally stable market environment.
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