The story today
1IT crashes hard. Gartner plunged -17.4%, the session's steepest loss, while software peer Dynatrace fell -15% as tech spending outlook concerns grip the sector.
2Financials surge. Financials led with +6.3% as crypto and semiconductor stocks rallied; Defensives slid -3.6%, signaling rotation toward risk assets despite elevated market stress.
3Risk stays high. 784 risk signals across 417 companies and 30 earnings due in 14 days maintain elevated caution; 230 stocks down >2.5% this week show concentrated pressure.
