United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - March 9, 2026

Daily Gainers
2,388
Daily Losers
2,285
Average Return
0.40%
Total Stocks
4,910
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 31 23 0.72% 54
Large Cap 380 332 0.45% 715
Mid Cap 502 459 0.60% 966
Small Cap 210 219 0.16% 438

Market Declines Amid Oil Surge & Job Losses

Market Sentiment: negative
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news details significant market declines across indices, coupled with job losses and a substantial increase in oil prices, indicating a negative outlook. The scale of the oil price surge and broad market impact warrant a high importance score.

Key Takeaway

A 35.5 percent surge in oil prices to 91 dollars and the loss of 92,000 jobs have triggered a broad market sell-off, hitting mid-cap stocks with a 4.6 percent decline and small-caps with a 4.1 percent drop.

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  • The United States stock market experienced a tough weekly decline as a risk-off sentiment affected all major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.0 percent, while the S&P 500 saw a 2.0 percent decrease. The Nasdaq Composite declined 1.2 percent, yet the most intense selling pressure occurred in the small and mid-cap sectors. In these categories, the Russell 2000 dropped 4.1 percent and the S&P MidCap 400 fell by 4.6 percent during this period.

  • Economic indicators from February show the labor market lost 92,000 jobs, contributing to an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent. This data signaled an economic slowdown and has led to increased market expectations for interest rate cuts and a potential softening of Federal Reserve policy. These developments are influencing growth stocks and cyclical sectors as investors assess the possibility of a more dovish Federal Reserve. However, future policy actions are also being influenced by a surge in energy prices.

  • Crude oil prices surged by 23.80 dollars per barrel, or 35.5 percent, to finish the week near 91 dollars. Driven by escalating Middle East tensions, this price spike has raised concerns about rising inflation, higher transportation costs, and the compression of corporate profit margins. Simultaneously, global commodity demand and capital flows are expected to be influenced by the outcome of China's Two Sessions meetings in Beijing, which focus on social-economic development plans and budget documents. Investors are now balancing the signal of an economic slowdown from the loss of 92,000 jobs against the inflationary pressure of 91 dollar oil prices.

Daily Streak Leaders for March 9, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
2 days โ†‘ 3.51%

Amgen starts to shine with a 2-day winning streak (364.20 โ†’ 376.97), delivering 3.5% gains. With 9.9B revenue generating only 1.3B profit (13.5% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

2 days โ†‘ 3.42%

Eli Lilly and gains traction with a 2-day winning streak (975.00 โ†’ 1,008.39), delivering 3.4% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 19.3B revenue generating 6.6B net profit (34.4% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.

4 days โ†“ -1.70%

Visa consolidates with a 4-day decline (321.44 โ†’ 315.97), down 1.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 10.9B revenue generating 5.9B profit (53.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

3 days โ†“ -5.76%

Wells Fargo pulls back after a 3-day decline (83.65 โ†’ 78.83), down 5.8%. Weak margins on 21.3B revenue with only 5.4B profit (25.5% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

8 days โ†‘ 8.64%

Medpace Holdings shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (440.48 โ†’ 478.54), delivering 8.6% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 708.4M revenue generating 135.1M net profit (19.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.

6 days โ†‘ 15.49%

CrowdStrike Holdings shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (375.90 โ†’ 434.13), delivering 15.5% gains. Despite 1.2B in revenue and - 34.0M loss (-2.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Oct 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

9 days โ†“ -24.60%

TopBuild struggles to find footing after a 9-day decline (513.15 โ†’ 386.89), down 24.6%. Revenue of 1.2B provides a foundation, but 123.4M net income (10.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.

9 days โ†“ -11.85%
7 days โ†‘ 4.78%

Perdoceo Education maintains strong momentum with a 7-day winning streak (33.04 โ†’ 34.62), delivering 4.8% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 213.0M revenue generating 43.7M net profit (20.5% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.

6 days โ†‘ 11.41%

Paycom Software builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (124.09 โ†’ 138.25), delivering 11.4% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 544.3M revenue generating 113.8M net profit (20.9% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.

12 days โ†“ -17.66%
9 days โ†“ -22.29%
6 days โ†‘ 70.06%

Amprius Technologies maintains strong momentum with a 6-day winning streak (10.42 โ†’ 17.72), delivering 70.1% gains. Despite 15.1M in revenue and - 6.4M loss (-42.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

4 days โ†‘ 42.63%

Iovance shows promise with a 4-day winning streak (3.80 โ†’ 5.42), delivering 42.6% gains. Despite 86.8M in revenue and - 71.9M loss (-82.9% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

10 days โ†“ -18.79%

Tandem Diabetes Care faces persistent headwinds with a 10-day decline (25.71 โ†’ 20.88), down 18.8%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 234.4M revenue, - 130.6M losses persist (-55.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

9 days โ†“ -23.64%

Gibraltar Industries faces persistent headwinds with a 9-day decline (51.31 โ†’ 39.18), down 23.6%. Revenue of 290.0M provides a foundation, but 21.1M net income (7.3% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: March 9, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (March 9, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$195.00 $211.15 5.93% 13.1M 13.1M
$189.02 $202.68 5.33% 38.7M 38.7M
$782.53 $830.10 5.18% 2.9M 2.9M
$363.96 $389.32 5.14% 35.3M 35.3M
$42.70 $45.58 4.97% 81.8M 81.8M
$578.00 $640.69 14.73% 7.7M 7.7M
$134.55 $151.32 11.93% 12.9M 12.9M
$21.60 $25.90 10.92% 313.3K 313.3K
$497.75 $529.17 10.67% 987.2K 987.2K
$251.49 $264.35 9.33% 19.4M 19.4M
$60.56 $62.76 49.64% 11.5M 11.5M
$23.22 $22.16 40.79% 168.1M 168.1M
$79.00 $79.23 21.52% 4.6M 4.6M
$33.25 $38.56 19.12% 8.6M 8.6M
$15.09 $17.69 19.04% 5.2M 5.2M
$36.67 $40.13 18.06% 99.5K 99.5K
$35.00 $40.88 14.80% 1.6M 1.6M
$8.71 $9.65 12.87% 19.8M 19.8M
$30.82 $30.63 9.78% 2.6M 2.6M
$15.95 $17.56 8.80% 828.6K 828.6K

Biggest United States Stock Losers (March 9, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$28.13 $27.53 -3.88% 50.7M 50.7M
$77.18 $76.21 -3.09% 31.4M 31.4M
$255.38 $253.33 -2.13% 6.1M 6.1M
$79.43 $78.83 -1.98% 24.9M 24.9M
$220.00 $217.50 -1.84% 4.8M 4.8M
$12.75 $11.51 -7.77% 30.9M 30.9M
$317.99 $317.99 -7.40% 0 0
$56.57 $52.79 -6.12% 3.9M 3.9M
$4.40 $4.35 -5.43% 4.7K 4.7K
$39.70 $37.84 -4.73% 1.6M 1.6M
$43.84 $38.12 -11.86% 6.5M 6.5M
$205.00 $197.06 -6.81% 688.5K 688.5K
$79.72 $77.15 -6.42% 3.9M 3.9M
$21.70 $20.08 -6.08% 2.4M 2.4M
$27.22 $25.23 -5.96% 1.4M 1.4M
$13.61 $16.00 -25.75% 13.9M 13.9M
$11.81 $11.65 -15.03% 4.0M 4.0M
$12.86 $11.70 -12.03% 1.7M 1.7M
$30.08 $27.94 -8.54% 824.2K 824.2K
$16.20 $14.10 -8.20% 32.6M 32.6M

Most Active United States Stocks on March 9, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$176.83 $182.65 2.72% 176.1M 176.1M
$42.70 $45.58 4.97% 81.8M 81.8M
$390.05 $398.68 0.49% 66.4M 66.4M
$47.94 $47.90 -1.52% 59.9M 59.9M
$210.46 $213.49 0.13% 53.5M 53.5M
$18.33 $18.79 -0.58% 75.1M 75.1M
$11.94 $12.19 0.33% 61.9M 61.9M
$24.47 $26.39 2.33% 56.0M 56.0M
$14.41 $14.67 0.62% 48.5M 48.5M
$31.64 $31.04 -2.73% 45.8M 45.8M
$23.22 $22.16 40.79% 168.1M 168.1M
$10.89 $11.44 2.33% 152.4M 152.4M
$9.99 $9.72 -1.12% 90.1M 90.1M
$2.07 $2.18 2.35% 74.4M 74.4M
$4.84 $5.08 1.60% 50.9M 50.9M
$4.16 $4.20 -1.18% 35.1M 35.1M
$16.20 $14.10 -8.20% 32.6M 32.6M
$4.27 $4.52 0.67% 32.3M 32.3M
$2.69 $2.56 -0.39% 30.4M 30.4M
$2.03 $2.11 3.43% 29.7M 29.7M

United States Sector Performance on March 9, 2026

Healthcare

2.02%
957 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMGN +2.01%
Large Cap: RGC +10.92%
Small Cap: NBTX +18.06%

Industrials

0.66%
623 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GEV +5.18%
Large Cap: BE +11.93%
Mid Cap: AGX +12.60%
Small Cap: RDW +12.87%

Consumer Defensive

0.36%
208 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PM +1.92%
Large Cap: BG +1.82%
Small Cap: HLF +7.95%

Basic Materials

0.33%
232 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN -0.23%
Large Cap: MP +3.55%
Mid Cap: TMC +9.42%
Small Cap: TROX +4.89%

Utilities

0.26%
89 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: TLN +4.54%
Mid Cap: FLNC +6.22%
Small Cap: RNW -0.75%

Technology

0.14%
682 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LRCX +5.93%
Large Cap: LITE +14.73%
Small Cap: AEHR +14.80%

Energy

0.01%
186 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: SHEL +1.05%
Large Cap: CCJ +5.89%
Mid Cap: DHT +4.98%
Small Cap: TNP +6.73%

Consumer Cyclical

-0.20%
493 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MCD +0.84%
Large Cap: MOD +7.36%
Mid Cap: LTH +6.82%
Small Cap: PZZA +6.55%

Financial Services

-0.34%
755 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AXP +1.46%
Large Cap: IREN +5.83%
Mid Cap: MARA +8.11%
Small Cap: EZPW +5.37%

Real Estate

-0.53%
247 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: DLR +1.96%
Mid Cap: COMP +3.45%
Small Cap: DHC +4.91%

Communication Services

-1.08%
211 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GOOGL +2.63%
Large Cap: NBIS +6.28%
Small Cap: RUM +7.94%

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