The story today
1Retail slide deepens. Casey's General Stores plunged -14.4%, extending weakness in consumer-facing stocks as broader market breadth deteriorates with 210 names down >2.5% this week.
2Energy bounces, utilities crack. Energy sector gained +2.6% while Utilities fell -3.4%, reflecting rotation away from defensive names amid 366 risk signals across 260 companies.
3Risk stays elevated. Market risk composite held at Elevated with widespread negative signals and no major earnings catalyst until next week to stabilize sentiment.
