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The S&P 500 Pattern That Preceded Every Major Selloff Is Back — Are You Ready?
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Happy Tuesday! A key market signal has quietly reappeared — one that historically precedes sharp moves. See what traders are watching now.
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TOP STORY
A key sector has quietly slipped below a critical technical pattern — a move that, in the past, has often foreshadowed bigger market swings.
With multiple indicators now aligning, history suggests the ripple effects could be far larger than expected. Click to see what’s unfolding before the market catches on.
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MARKET RECAP
| Averages & Assets | ||||
| Asset | Close 03/16/26 | Price Change | ||
| $6,699.38 | +1.01% | ||
| $22,374.18 | +1.22% | ||
| $46,946.41 | +0.83% | ||
| 4.22% | +0.00 bps | ||
| $114.36 | +6.42% | ||
| $423.84 | -4.06% | ||
| $74,480.00 | +2.20% | ||
| $2,340.87 | +7.02% | ||
| $1.54 | +6.16% | ||
Yesterday: U.S. indexes kicked the week off on a high note Monday, with the market soaring and looking to end three straight weeks of losses. The rally came thanks to oil falling as much as 5%, amid growing expectations that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz will face fewer disruptions. In mega-cap news, Meta rose following reports of potential workforce reductions, while Nvidia was up on announcements at its GTC conference. Investors now turn their focus to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers are expected to assess inflation and interest rates amid all the uncertainty around the world. Currently, the market is pricing in just one rate cut (25 basis points) this year.
On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to the pending home sales report for insight into housing demand trends, and the trajectory of the broader U.S. economy. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on DocuSign (DOCU) which will report after the market close today.
MARKET HEATMAP
Stocks rebounded sharply to start the week as shares of Dollar Tree (DLTR), Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) and United Airlines (UAL) led the way higher. Meanwhile, Crowdstrike (CRWD), Mosaic (MOS), and CF Industries (CF) were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Monday.
See 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
AI Goldmine: Wall Street loves these two chip giants, and analysts are getting even more bullish on them. Read on to see what’s driving the excitement.
Oil Shock: The Strait of Hormuz shutdown just flipped the script on oil markets, sending Wall Street analysts scrambling. See which 14 oil stocks could see a sudden windfall — and why this could rewrite 2026 forecasts entirely.
Friendly Rivals: Tesla’s AI ambitions are growing, and its Terafab project could make it Nvidia’s biggest customer — and future rival. Click to see how Musk’s next move might shake up the AI chip world.
Pump Panic: Gas prices are creeping up fast, and $4 per gallon might be coming faster than you think. Discover the winners and losers across your portfolio.
Stock Of The Day: Shares of Ulta Beauty have tanked lately, but a familiar price level might set the stage for a big comeback. See what traders are watching for the next big move.
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