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The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Tuesday for the first time since August 13th. However, since the previous record, only 4 sectors have posted positive returns. Technology led at+6.8%, followed by Energy at +4.4%, Communication Services at +1.2%, and Healthcare at +0.6%. The
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
A record high driven by only four positive sectors shows narrow leadership, making the index fragile to rotation out of tech.
New S&P high built on thin sector participation
Breadth expansion or tech pullback
Narrow leadership can unwind quickly
FULL DISPATCH
The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Tuesday for the first time since August 13th. However, since the previous record, only 4 sectors have posted positive returns. Technology led at+6.8%, followed by Energy at +4.4%, Communication Services at +1.2%, and Healthcare at +0.6%. Therefore, only 3 sectors have outperformed the S&P 500 over this period. On the other hand, Industrials, Real Estate, and Financials have lagged the most, falling -9.5%, -8.0%, and -7.2%, respectively. Technology and Energy stocks are carrying the market.
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