United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - February 4, 2026

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Daily Gainers
2,283
Daily Losers
2,419
Average Return
19.94%
Total Stocks
4,884
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Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 28 25 -1.03% 53
Large Cap 459 254 0.34% 717
Mid Cap 599 354 1.62% 955
Small Cap 223 214 0.19% 443
Market Sentiment Daily Streak Top Gainers/Losers Most Active Sector Performance

Tech Sell-Off Drags Down Markets, Energy Gains

Market Sentiment: negative
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news details a significant market downturn led by a tech sell-off and weak payroll data, outweighing gains in the energy sector. The volatility index spike and Nasdaq's breach of its 100-day moving average indicate substantial negative market pressure.

Key Takeaway

A violent technology sell-off and disappointing private payroll data have pushed the Nasdaq to new 2026 lows, triggering a defensive rotation into energy and value sectors.

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  • U.S. equity markets experienced a significant downturn on February 4, 2026, as the Nasdaq Composite led the retreat with a 1.4 percent decline to 23,255.19. The S&P 500 slid 0.8 percent to 6,917.81, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3 percent to close at 49,240.99. Market anxiety surged as the CBOE Volatility Index spiked 10.16 percent to 18.00. Trading volume reached 23.5 billion shares, surpassing the 20-session average of 19.6 billion, signaling aggressive repositioning as the Nasdaq 100 hit its lowest level in 2026 and breached its 100-day moving average.

  • The primary driver was a violent rotation out of technology. The Technology Select Sector SPDR sank 2.2 percent, headlined by a 17 percent crash in Advanced Micro Devices and a 12 percent drop for Palantir. Heavyweights Microsoft and Nvidia lost 2.9 percent and 3.4 percent respectively, while Alphabet fell 2 percent and Amazon dropped 2.4 percent respectively ahead of their earnings releases. Healthcare also dragged on sentiment, with the sector ETF falling 1 percent as Novo Nordisk slumped 14.6 percent on a cautious sales outlook. These losses were partially offset by a 3.3 percent jump in the Energy sector, fueled by Brent crude rising 1.6 percent to 67.33 dollars after the U.S. downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Investors must now weigh slowing labor data, as January private payrolls grew by only 22,000 against the 45,000 estimate. Despite the macro gloom, corporate performance provided specific pockets of strength. Stanley Black and Decker reported a 270 basis point increase in EBITDA margins to 11.8 percent, and WELL Health doubled its credit facility to 400 million dollars. For coming sessions, the market will focus on whether tech giants can stabilize the Nasdaq. While broader sentiment remains bearish due to stretched valuations, sectors like Energy, Materials, and Financials showed resilience with gains exceeding 1 percent, suggesting a defensive shift toward value and commodities is currently underway.

Daily Streak Leaders for February 4, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
5 days ↑ 11.69%

PepsiCo starts to shine with a 5-day winning streak (148.84 → 166.24), delivering 11.7% gains. With 23.9B revenue generating only 2.6B profit (10.9% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
5 days ↑ 10.26%

Merck & Co shows promise with a 5-day winning streak (107.33 → 118.34), delivering 10.3% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 17.3B revenue generating 5.8B net profit (33.5% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Sep 2025.
7 days ↓ -18.15%

Oracle sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (179.19 → 146.66), down 18.2%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 15.9B revenue generating 3.4B profit (21.5% margin) as of Qtr ending May 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
5 days ↓ -6.25%

UnitedHealth navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (294.33 → 275.92), down 6.3%. Weak margins on 113.2B revenue with only 2.5B profit (2.2% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
8 days ↑ 18.73%

FedEx shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (305.22 → 362.38), delivering 18.7% gains. With 23.5B revenue generating only 956.0M profit (4.1% margin) in Qtr ending Nov 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
6 days ↑ 19.28%

Verizon shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (39.41 → 47.01), delivering 19.3% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 34.5B revenue generating 5.1B net profit (14.8% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025.
12 days ↓ -27.51%

Coinbase Global faces persistent headwinds with a 12-day decline (232.64 → 168.63), down 27.5%. Weak margins on 2.0B revenue with only 65.6M profit (3.2% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
10 days ↓ -24.10%

Blue Owl Capital faces persistent headwinds with a 10-day decline (15.89 → 12.06), down 24.1%. Weak margins on 703.1M revenue with only 70.7M profit (10.1% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
8 days ↑ 18.77%

Wsfs Financial shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (57.87 → 68.73), delivering 18.8% gains. With 267.5M revenue generating only 72.2M profit (27.0% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
8 days ↑ 10.49%

Glacier Bancorp shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (48.14 → 53.19), delivering 10.5% gains. With 216.9M revenue generating only 54.6M profit (25.2% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
11 days ↓ -24.33%

Legend Biotech struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (21.99 → 16.64), down 24.3%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 195.1M revenue, - 100.9M losses persist (-51.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
8 days ↓ -24.87%

Duolingo experiences extended pressure with a 8-day decline (155.53 → 116.85), down 24.9%. Weak margins on 252.3M revenue with only 44.8M profit (17.8% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
7 days ↑ 19.71%

Forestar builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (24.50 → 29.33), delivering 19.7% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 273.0M revenue yielding 15.4M profit (Qtr ending Dec 2025). The 5.6% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.
7 days ↑ 18.70%

Stellar Bancorp shows consistent strength with a 7-day winning streak (32.57 → 38.66), delivering 18.7% gains. With 108.0M revenue generating only 25.2M profit (23.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2024, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
9 days ↓ -21.64%

Clover Health experiences extended pressure with a 9-day decline (2.68 → 2.10), down 21.6%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 462.3M revenue, - 1.3M losses persist (-0.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
9 days ↓ -20.52%

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: February 4, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (February 4, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$1,075.12 $1,107.31 10.35% 6.4M 6.4M
$144.12 $147.59 2.69% 29.4M 29.4M
$272.31 $276.46 2.59% 67.9M 67.9M
$739,606.62 $756,329.00 2.19% 611 611
$116.90 $118.34 2.16% 17.6M 17.6M
$32.96 $33.76 13.78% 115.0M 115.0M
$382.99 $395.01 11.01% 1.8M 1.8M
$54.50 $60.11 10.60% 11.1M 11.1M
$190.63 $208.62 9.93% 4.4M 4.4M
$133.80 $138.08 9.45% 2.3M 2.3M
$3.21 $2.88 1,007.69% 6.1K 6.1K
$205.29 $203.41 48.89% 8.4M 8.4M
$47.86 $51.65 38.55% 101.9M 101.9M
$465.83 $527.30 16.34% 759.6K 759.6K
$67.46 $65.68 14.43% 3.2M 3.2M
$0.14 $0.13 333.33% 50.2K 50.2K
$22.84 $24.28 15.29% 1.9M 1.9M
$34.18 $35.04 13.14% 7.4M 7.4M
$5.40 $5.85 9.96% 6.1M 6.1M
$54.60 $58.50 8.61% 323.3K 323.3K

Biggest United States Stock Losers (February 4, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$215.44 $200.46 -17.20% 101.1M 101.1M
$155.37 $139.51 -11.64% 169.8M 169.8M
$410.51 $379.75 -9.46% 77.3M 77.3M
$230.29 $209.78 -8.83% 19.5M 19.5M
$323.99 $297.52 -6.64% 17.3M 17.3M
$81.38 $75.41 -17.69% 74.2M 74.2M
$52.24 $44.94 -17.37% 140.2M 140.2M
$403.70 $387.40 -16.11% 20.4M 20.4M
$36.44 $31.54 -14.06% 71.3M 71.3M
$103.81 $90.90 -12.92% 8.8M 8.8M
$86.94 $77.21 -22.23% 3.1M 3.1M
$7.29 $6.61 -21.87% 36.7M 36.7M
$19.38 $16.60 -15.35% 11.1M 11.1M
$11.40 $9.70 -14.76% 329.0M 329.0M
$56.75 $48.28 -14.68% 4.6M 4.6M
$32.05 $28.50 -22.79% 3.1M 3.1M
$152.23 $124.90 -19.14% 315.8K 315.8K
$22.69 $22.21 -18.07% 111.6K 111.6K
$11.20 $9.26 -16.95% 4.3M 4.3M
$9.31 $8.07 -16.37% 19.3M 19.3M

Most Active United States Stocks on February 4, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$49.54 $48.59 -1.34% 205.0M 205.0M
$155.37 $139.51 -11.64% 169.8M 169.8M
$179.44 $174.20 -3.40% 165.3M 165.3M
$215.44 $200.46 -17.20% 101.1M 101.1M
$410.51 $379.75 -9.46% 77.3M 77.3M
$52.24 $44.94 -17.37% 140.2M 140.2M
$32.96 $33.76 13.78% 115.0M 115.0M
$6.10 $5.91 -3.11% 100.7M 100.7M
$17.60 $17.99 2.27% 89.1M 89.1M
$21.50 $20.75 -4.64% 85.3M 85.3M
$11.40 $9.70 -14.76% 329.0M 329.0M
$15.55 $14.25 -12.36% 180.3M 180.3M
$2.17 $2.05 -3.76% 132.5M 132.5M
$11.14 $10.20 -10.21% 106.5M 106.5M
$47.86 $51.65 38.55% 101.9M 101.9M
$2.28 $2.03 -11.74% 100.2M 100.2M
$5.64 $5.97 7.18% 45.0M 45.0M
$11.20 $10.03 -10.92% 29.1M 29.1M
$2.59 $2.36 -9.23% 26.7M 26.7M
$14.78 $13.03 -13.94% 26.2M 26.2M

United States Sector Performance on February 4, 2026

Energy

531.94%
188 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: XOM +2.69%
Large Cap: DVN +5.55%
Mid Cap: RIG +7.23%
Small Cap: BORR +6.31%

Consumer Cyclical

1.00%
488 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: HD +1.59%
Large Cap: SW +8.53%
Mid Cap: COLM +14.43%
Small Cap: ADNT +15.29%

Real Estate

0.69%
245 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: SPG +3.26%
Mid Cap: LINE +7.01%
Small Cap: FOR +6.85%

Industrials

0.42%
625 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GE -0.52%
Large Cap: CSL +11.01%
Mid Cap: MOBBW +1,007.69%
Small Cap: ULCC +9.96%

Financial Services

0.28%
743 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: BRK.A +2.19%
Large Cap: EVR +5.18%
Mid Cap: GSHD +7.35%
Small Cap: CLBK +5.20%

Consumer Defensive

-0.08%
209 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PEP +2.08%
Large Cap: MKC +5.18%
Mid Cap: COTY +8.54%
Small Cap: JJSF +4.60%

Basic Materials

-0.57%
235 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +2.12%
Large Cap: LYB +6.90%
Mid Cap: OLN +10.95%
Small Cap: SCL +7.15%

Technology

-1.06%
684 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AAPL +2.59%
Large Cap: SMCI +13.78%
Mid Cap: SLAB +48.89%
Small Cap: NUKKW +333.33%

Utilities

-1.31%
88 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: PCG +5.80%
Mid Cap: HE +3.78%
Small Cap: NWN +0.23%

Communication Services

-1.50%
204 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: TMUS +2.08%
Large Cap: CHTR +5.33%
Mid Cap: MTCH +5.92%
Small Cap: IDT +3.23%

Healthcare

-2.34%
964 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LLY +10.35%
Large Cap: AMGN +8.16%
Mid Cap: TECH +6.25%
Small Cap: QDEL +4.75%

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.