United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - March 3, 2026

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Daily Gainers
1,293
Daily Losers
3,295
Average Return
-1.27%
Total Stocks
4,822
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Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 18 38 -1.26% 56
Large Cap 168 553 -1.48% 724
Mid Cap 272 684 -1.44% 963
Small Cap 123 303 -1.35% 436
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Stagflation Fears Rise as PPI Surges, Markets Fall

Market Sentiment: negative
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news highlights rising inflation (PPI beat) and geopolitical tensions, leading to a market downturn and increased volatility. While some companies showed positive results, the overall tone is pessimistic due to macroeconomic concerns.

Key Takeaway

Escalating energy prices and a significant PPI beat are fueling stagflation fears, overshadowing strong earnings from retail and tech leaders.

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  • US equity markets retreated today as escalating geopolitical tensions and surprising inflation data triggered a flight to safety. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 347 points or 0.7 percent to end at 48,553, recovering from an intraday plunge of 1,200 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8 percent and 0.7 percent respectively, with the S&P 500 marking a new low for 2026. Fear dominated the session as the Volatility Index (VIX) jumped $5.53 to a 10-month peak of 25.40, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.06 percent.

  • Energy and inflation were the primary drivers of market weakness. Brent crude surged 6.1 percent to $77.76 per barrel, peaking at $84.00 during the session on fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Compounding this, the Producer Price Index (PPI) spiked 0.8 percent month-over-month, nearly triple the 0.3 percent estimate. This hotter reading pushed Core PPI to 3.6 percent year-over-year, raising the specter of stagflation and potentially forcing inflation above 3 percent for the first time since early 2024.

  • In the corporate sector, performance was polarized. Target was a bright spot, rising 6.7 percent on a profit beat and strong February sales momentum. Sea Limited also impressed with a 38.4 percent revenue jump to US$6.9 billion and a 72.9 percent increase in net income to US$410.9 million. However, Best Buy provided cautious guidance for fiscal 2027 with revenue capped at $42.1 billion after a 0.8 percent drop in quarterly comparable sales. Meanwhile, Plug Power saw buying interest following a rare revenue beat and improved margins.

  • Investors must navigate a landscape of rising costs and regulatory shifts. The Treasury Department announced a fundamental regulatory reset to support community banks and digital assets, while the SEC set a March 18, 2026, deadline for new insider reporting rules. Emerging opportunities exist in high-growth tech and resilient retailers, but the immediate risk remains sustained high oil prices dragging on consumer spending.

Daily Streak Leaders for March 3, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
6 days ↑ 29.02%

Netflix builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (75.73 → 97.71), delivering 29.0% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 12.1B revenue generating 2.4B net profit (20.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.
6 days ↑ 6.19%

Mastercard shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (493.74 → 524.32), delivering 6.2% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 8.8B revenue generating 4.1B net profit (46.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.
5 days ↓ -11.11%

Advanced Micro sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (214.82 → 190.96), down 11.1%. Revenue of 10.3B provides a foundation, but 1.5B net income (14.7% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.
4 days ↓ -11.67%

Lam Research pulls back after a 4-day decline (246.03 → 217.32), down 11.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 5.2B revenue generating 1.7B profit (33.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
8 days ↑ 6.30%

McKesson shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (937.14 → 996.18), delivering 6.3% gains. With 90.8B revenue generating only 1.3B profit (1.4% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
8 days ↑ 4.64%

Evergy maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (80.65 → 84.39), delivering 4.6% gains. With 1.3B revenue generating only 87.4M profit (6.5% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
7 days ↓ -13.45%

Owens Corning sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (132.44 → 114.63), down 13.4%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 2.7B revenue, - 494.0M losses persist (-18.4% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
7 days ↓ -7.45%

Microchip Technology sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (77.14 → 71.39), down 7.5%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 1.1B revenue, - 18.6M losses persist (-1.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
10 days ↑ 24.62%

Primo Brands dominates the market with an impressive a 10-day winning streak (18.48 → 23.03), delivering 24.6% gains. With 1.7B revenue generating only 27.6M profit (1.6% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
9 days ↑ 23.54%

Primo Water builds on success with a 9-day winning streak (18.48 → 22.83), delivering 23.5% gains. With 511.4M revenue generating only 38.6M profit (7.5% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2024, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
13 days ↓ -35.16%

Whirlpool struggles to find footing after a 13-day decline (93.08 → 60.35), down 35.2%. Weak margins on 4.1B revenue with only 112.0M profit (2.7% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
8 days ↓ -13.06%

Hni faces persistent headwinds with a 8-day decline (50.24 → 43.68), down 13.1%. Weak margins on 683.8M revenue with only 41.2M profit (6.0% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
8 days ↑ 20.00%

Aris Water Solutions maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (18.90 → 22.68), delivering 20.0% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 258.1M revenue generating 42.0M net profit (16.3% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Sep 2025.
7 days ↑ 4.04%

Getty Realty builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (31.91 → 33.20), delivering 4.0% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 60.5M revenue generating 27.0M net profit (44.7% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.
11 days ↓ -17.29%

Dream Finders Homes struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (21.23 → 17.56), down 17.3%. Revenue of 969.8M provides a foundation, but 47.1M net income (4.9% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.
10 days ↓ -34.94%

Precigen experiences extended pressure with a 10-day decline (5.18 → 3.37), down 34.9%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 1.3M revenue, - 54.2M losses persist (-4038.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: March 3, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (March 3, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$236.35 $245.40 2.52% 5.2M 5.2M
$49.73 $50.87 1.78% 26.0M 26.0M
$142.10 $147.29 1.46% 61.8M 61.8M
$393.14 $403.78 1.31% 29.2M 29.2M
$214.89 $218.53 1.12% 4.8M 4.8M
$3.05 $3.45 13.49% 9.6K 9.6K
$214.50 $228.27 9.58% 5.3M 5.3M
$18.33 $19.09 9.21% 35.1M 35.1M
$132.70 $143.61 7.16% 6.7M 6.7M
$64.61 $65.98 7.13% 13.8M 13.8M
$2.08 $2.21 22.10% 219.9M 219.9M
$71.66 $78.25 20.72% 2.5M 2.5M
$24.13 $24.40 14.29% 3.8M 3.8M
$86.74 $87.67 9.77% 2.0M 2.0M
$72.10 $78.31 6.54% 508.6K 508.6K
$44.58 $41.48 48.09% 10.6M 10.6M
$22.77 $26.15 11.56% 2.3M 2.3M
$8.35 $9.33 8.49% 6.8M 6.8M
$16.27 $16.26 8.40% 9.6M 9.6M
$14.60 $14.70 7.53% 35.7M 35.7M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (March 3, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$386.55 $379.80 -7.97% 33.5M 33.5M
$1,475.63 $1,440.30 -6.17% 974.0K 974.0K
$224.01 $217.32 -5.92% 8.1M 8.1M
$351.09 $351.21 -5.63% 5.4M 5.4M
$43.35 $43.12 -5.23% 70.3M 70.3M
$234.47 $252.74 -22.24% 11.8M 11.8M
$101.00 $97.26 -14.85% 18.4M 18.4M
$22.47 $21.69 -11.94% 27.8M 27.8M
$93.72 $87.61 -11.40% 2.4M 2.4M
$727.05 $694.43 -11.34% 6.8M 6.8M
$44.15 $38.61 -27.95% 3.8M 3.8M
$4.81 $4.36 -25.34% 16.7M 16.7M
$14.68 $13.73 -19.38% 21.3M 21.3M
$43.49 $43.97 -18.26% 4.0M 4.0M
$203.76 $185.55 -15.07% 220.0K 220.0K
$72.26 $60.90 -28.98% 1.9M 1.9M
$7.41 $6.86 -14.57% 4.2M 4.2M
$13.59 $12.64 -13.78% 988.6K 988.6K
$21.68 $20.17 -10.44% 1.2M 1.2M
$12.76 $12.60 -10.13% 3.4M 3.4M

Most Active United States Stocks on March 3, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$178.48 $179.99 -1.36% 158.7M 158.7M
$43.35 $43.12 -5.23% 70.3M 70.3M
$395.09 $392.43 -2.70% 62.3M 62.3M
$142.10 $147.29 1.46% 61.8M 61.8M
$95.93 $97.71 0.64% 50.5M 50.5M
$13.07 $12.71 -5.08% 87.8M 87.8M
$18.01 $18.60 1.14% 69.3M 69.3M
$14.68 $14.77 -2.76% 62.8M 62.8M
$10.16 $10.27 -3.84% 51.4M 51.4M
$4.03 $4.07 -2.63% 51.0M 51.0M
$2.08 $2.21 22.10% 219.9M 219.9M
$10.69 $10.00 -6.28% 97.0M 97.0M
$12.06 $12.46 -0.48% 94.3M 94.3M
$9.02 $8.67 -8.25% 49.0M 49.0M
$7.34 $6.72 -10.64% 41.5M 41.5M
$3.93 $3.78 -7.80% 47.8M 47.8M
$14.60 $14.70 7.53% 35.7M 35.7M
$2.43 $2.58 7.50% 35.3M 35.3M
$2.05 $1.99 -7.44% 28.8M 28.8M
$1.53 $1.45 -6.45% 19.7M 19.7M

United States Sector Performance on March 3, 2026

Communication Services

0.18%
204 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: VZ +1.78%
Large Cap: PINS +9.21%
Mid Cap: LUMN +2.06%
Small Cap: ZD +48.09%

Technology

0.08%
676 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: IBM +2.52%
Large Cap: WDAY +7.16%
Mid Cap: INGM +14.29%
Small Cap: INTA +11.56%

Energy

-0.13%
186 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: CVX -0.44%
Large Cap: TRGP +1.85%
Mid Cap: TDW +9.77%
Small Cap: SOC +8.49%

Financial Services

-0.74%
735 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: JPM +0.88%
Large Cap: TW +2.13%
Mid Cap: NNI +2.86%
Small Cap: TFIN +6.82%

Real Estate

-0.83%
246 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: CSGP +3.52%
Mid Cap: SLG +3.88%
Small Cap: EXPI +2.18%

Consumer Defensive

-0.85%
204 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: WMT +0.64%
Large Cap: TGT +6.74%
Mid Cap: SFM +5.41%
Small Cap: STRA +1.65%

Utilities

-0.87%
89 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: PNW +1.47%
Mid Cap: CWT +3.41%

Consumer Cyclical

-1.13%
483 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMZN +0.18%
Large Cap: PSNYW +13.49%
Mid Cap: KTB +20.72%
Small Cap: CRI +2.75%

Industrials

-1.88%
618 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: RTX -2.68%
Large Cap: AVAV +9.58%
Mid Cap: PLUG +22.10%
Small Cap: DCO +3.85%

Healthcare

-2.28%
953 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: ABBV -0.17%
Large Cap: THC +3.30%
Mid Cap: RNA +5.03%
Small Cap: SEM +8.40%

Basic Materials

-3.99%
227 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN -1.50%
Large Cap: CF +1.90%
Mid Cap: AMR +4.99%
Small Cap: SLVM +1.92%

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