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Last update: Aug 28, 2026, 6:10 PM ETWhat Changed Across Sectors
Sector-level changes, why they matter, and what to watch next.
Sectors Up
3
of 11 tracked
Sectors Down
8
of 11 tracked
Most Improved
Consumer Defensive
+0.5%
Most Declined
Technology
-2.2%
Market Breadth
34% Up4% Flat62% Down
Sector Heatmap
% change vs yesterday
Technology
-2.2%
171 tracked
Industrials
-1.5%
165 tracked
Healthcare
-1.5%
122 tracked
Utilities
-1.3%
54 tracked
Basic Materials
-0.6%
45 tracked
Consumer Defensive
+0.5%
48 tracked
Consumer Cyclical
+0.5%
98 tracked
Communication Services
+0.4%
37 tracked
Financial Services
-0.4%
154 tracked
Real Estate
-0.2%
62 tracked
Energy
-0.2%
50 tracked
Sector Analysis
Key takeaways from today's sector moves
Technology -2.2%
ESTC moved +19.3% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves.
Industrials -1.5%
Argan stock fell 6.64% to $429.42 amid profit-taking after a steep multi-month rally to all-time highs, compounded by roughly…
Healthcare -1.5%
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) moved +10.57% on 2026-08-21, driven by positive analyst sentiment, strong Q2 results, and strategic…
Utilities -1.3%
Fermi Inc. (FRMI) declined 7.61% to $5.04, driven by ongoing market skepticism over its pre-revenue status and high cash burn…
Basic Materials -0.6%
SOLS moved +12.8% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves.
What Changed Across Sectors Today
A deeper look at the key changes, their impact, and what to watch next.
| Sector | What Changed | Why It Matters | Next Catalyst | Top Movers | Sentiment | Trend (5D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology -2.2% | ESTC moved +19.3% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves. | Q2 2027 revenue and earnings tracking against newly raised guidance; analyst price-target revisions (current consensus is $84.41,… | RBRK Earnings Sep 8 | +ESTC 19.3%RBRK -13.1%+1 more | Bullish | |
Industrials -1.5% | Argan stock fell 6.64% to $429.42 amid profit-taking after a steep multi-month rally to all-time highs, compounded by roughly… | Argan's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings release scheduled for September 3, 2026, with a consensus EPS estimate of $2.66; monitor whether… | AGX Earnings Sep 3 | AGX -9.2%IESC -7.2%+1 more | Bullish | |
Healthcare -1.5% | Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) moved +10.57% on 2026-08-21, driven by positive analyst sentiment, strong Q2 results, and strategic… | TEM earnings scheduled for 2026-11-03 (date not yet confirmed), with consensus EPS estimate of −$0.07. | HQY Earnings Sep 1 | TEM -9.4%HIMS -8.9%+1 more | Bullish | |
Utilities -1.3% | Fermi Inc. (FRMI) declined 7.61% to $5.04, driven by ongoing market skepticism over its pre-revenue status and high cash burn… | FRMI earnings release on 2026-09-02; monitor updates on Project Matador construction milestones and financing status, particularly… | FRMI Earnings Sep 2 | FRMI -8.3%PCG -7.5%+1 more | Bullish | |
Basic Materials -0.6% | SOLS moved +12.8% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves. | Q2 2026 earnings details and any analyst commentary on debt reduction plans following the deal termination; September 2, 2026… | SOLS Earnings Sep 2 | +SOLS 12.8%MP -4.9%+1 more | Bullish | |
Consumer Defensive +0.5% | Walmart reported the slowest U.S. comparable-store sales growth since 2020, according to Forbes. The stock fell 9.60% to $103.33… | Full earnings release details and management commentary on Q3 comparable-store sales trends and forward guidance for holiday… | GIS Earnings Sep 16 | +DAR 4.8%+BG 3.5%+1 more | Bullish |
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| Sector | What Changed | Why It Matters | Next Catalyst | Top Movers | Sentiment | Trend (5D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🛍️ Consumer Cyclical +0.5% | GAP moved +12.9% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves. | Monitor Gap's fiscal Q3 2026 results and Old Navy same-store sales trends under new leadership; watch for any updates on… | M Earnings Sep 2 | +GAP 12.9%+FLUT 7.1% | Bearish | |
📡 Communication Services +0.4% | AST SpaceMobile fell 6.22% to $57.62 after reporting a Q2 net loss of $230.9 million that exceeded Wall Street expectations,… | Q3 earnings and cash-position update; any announcements on launch timeline or carrier deployment milestones before the scheduled… | — | ASTS -5.5%SPHR -3.8% | Bullish | |
🏦 Financial Services -0.4% | PYPL moved -12.7% — an outlier driving the sector average. Most other stocks saw smaller moves. | PayPal earnings scheduled for 2026-10-27 (consensus EPS estimate $1.32); monitor for any management commentary on strategic… | FDS Earnings Sep 17 | PYPL -12.7%CIFR -9.5% | Bullish | |
🏠 Real Estate -0.2% | BEPH moved -100.00% from $15.10 to $15.18 on 2026-08-17. | Verify the correct price data for BEPH on 2026-08-17 with the data provider. | JAN Earnings Sep 2 | IRM -4.3%DLR -3.5% | Neutral | |
🔥 Energy -0.2% | Targa Resources announced 20-year fee-based midstream agreements with ExxonMobil covering Permian acreage, 825 MMcf/d of new… | Targa's Q3 2026 earnings release (scheduled for November 4, 2026) will likely provide updated guidance incorporating the… | APC Earnings Sep 2 | ENPH -5.1%+SLB 4.2% | Bullish |
Sector averages computed from 1006 tracked US equities across 11 sectors. Sentiment combines price direction and detected change events over the past 10 days. Data as of 2026-08-28 ET.