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Markets Slide, Gold Collides — But This Sector Is Flying High

Plus, Micron tests key level, ASML's surprise, top stories, stock of the day, and more

Happy Monday! The S&P 500 is sliding, but one sector is quietly thriving. Spot the pattern before the rest of the market does.

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MARKET RECAP

Averages & Assets
AssetClose 03/20/26Price Change
SPX
$6,506.48
-1.51%
NASDAQ
$21,647.61
-2.01%
DJI
$45,577.47
-0.96%
10-Year
4.42%
+0.03 bps
MRSH - Notable Gainer
$176.48
+3.26%
SMCI - Notable Loser
$20.53
-33.32%
BTC
$70,553.00
+0.98%
ETH
$2,146.97
+0.45%
XRP
$1.45
+0.00%

Last Week: U.S. indexes fell for the third second consecutive week, closing at their lowest levels on the year due to rising geopolitical uncertainty. Escalating tensions with Iran has contributed to market unease, with the S&P 500 falling more than 5% below its January all-time high, and is also below its 200-day moving average for the first time in nearly a year. In addition, the Federal Reserve’s latest economic projections anticipate higher inflation this year, with policymakers signaling just one rate cut later this year. For the week, the Dow and Nasdaq each declined around 2%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.5%. The Dow also notched its first four-week losing streak since 2023, underscoring the shift in market momentum since the war with Iran.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to construction spending data and remarks from Fed speakers (Goolsbee and Miran), for signals around economic momentum. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on GameStop (GME) which will report after the market close on Tuesday.

MARKET HEATMAP

Despite another market selloff, Dell (DELL), The Trade Desk (TTD) and FedEx (FDX) managed to sustain gains and were among the bright spots in the market. Meanwhile, Super Micro (SMCI) plunged more than 30%, with Lumentum (LITE), and Western Digital (WDC) among the top laggards on the day too. But those weren’t the only big movers. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Friday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

FIVE ZINGERS

Bulls vs. Bears: Here’s a look at some of the most notable stocks (FedEx, Micron, SoFi, Five Below, and Super Micro) making headlines over past week.

Death Cross: The robotics sector is booming, but Intuitive Surgical just flashed a warning sign traders can’t ignore.

Record Books: Three weeks into the war with Iran, global markets are rewriting the record books in ways few expected. Click to see the seven charts that reveal a systemic shock changing everything.

AI Dilemma: ASML is slashing jobs during one of its most profitable periods ever, leaving the market and employees scratching their heads.

Stock Of The Day: Micron is testing a price level that could make or break this rally. Will bulls win or get trapped?

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