United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - March 13, 2026

Daily Gainers
1,772
Daily Losers
2,980
Average Return
-0.78%
Total Stocks
5,284
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 25 27 -0.22% 52
Large Cap 334 377 -0.24% 718
Mid Cap 406 552 -0.44% 972
Small Cap 166 272 -0.70% 448

Markets Fall Amid Rate Hike Fears & Rising Oil

Market Sentiment: negative
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news highlights a third straight weekly loss for US benchmarks, driven by rising oil prices, downgraded growth forecasts, and expectations of no rate cuts in 2026, indicating a negative market outlook. The combination of macroeconomic headwinds and market recalibration warrants a high importance score.

Key Takeaway

Investors are recalibrating for a higher-for-longer rate environment as surging oil prices and slowing growth overshadow resilient institutional liquidity and corporate earnings beats.

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  • U.S. benchmarks finished lower for a third straight losing week, failing to sustain an early morning rebound that initially saw indices climb nearly 0.7 percent. The Nasdaq Composite led the decline, dropping 1 percent to close at 22,105.36, while the S&P 500 fell 0.6 percent to 6,632.19 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2 percent or 79 points to 46,558.47. The CBOE Volatility Index rose 0.26 percent to 27.36, reflecting heightened investor anxiety amid geopolitical tensions and rising yields.

  • Surging energy prices remain a primary headwind as WTI crude jumped 2.4 percent to $98.03 per barrel and Brent rose 1.5 percent to $101.95. This energy spike weighed heavily on fuel-dependent sectors, causing Carnival to plunge 7.9 percent and United Airlines to sink 4.6 percent. Macroeconomic data further dampened sentiment as Q4 2025 economic growth was downgraded to a 0.7 percent annual rate. With February inflation holding at 2.4 percent and the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.28 percent, institutions like JPMorgan are now suggesting investors prepare for zero rate cuts in 2026, a sharp pivot from prior expectations.

  • Individual earnings reports triggered sharp volatility across specific sectors. Ulta Beauty was the biggest laggard, sliding 12.5 percent on a profit miss, while Adobe fell 5.4 percent despite beating estimates as its recurring revenue outlook disappointed. Conversely, defensive and financial names provided stability, with Eli Lilly rising 1.3 percent and Charles Schwab gaining 1.8 percent. The technology sector saw a glimmer of hope as Nvidia received a reiterated buy rating with a $215 price target ahead of its conference. Investors should brace for volatility as consumer sentiment fell to 55.5. While institutional buyers provided liquidity in blue-chip names, the shift toward a high-rate environment remains a risk. Watch for momentum in the crypto space as Bitcoin rose 1.3 percent to $72,633, lifting Coinbase by 1.5 percent.

Daily Streak Leaders for March 13, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
3 days โ†‘ 5.49%

Exxon Mobil starts to shine with a 3-day winning streak (147.99 โ†’ 156.12), delivering 5.5% gains. With 80.0B revenue generating only 6.6B profit (8.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

3 days โ†‘ 2.14%

Walmart shows promise with a 3-day winning streak (122.50 โ†’ 125.12), delivering 2.1% gains. With 165.6B revenue generating only 4.6B profit (2.8% margin) in Qtr ending Apr 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

7 days โ†“ -11.42%

Wells Fargo navigates difficult waters with a 7-day decline (83.65 โ†’ 74.10), down 11.4%. 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.

6 days โ†“ -1.85%

Berkshire Hathaway navigates difficult waters with a 6-day decline (499.25 โ†’ 490.03), down 1.8%. Weak margins on 111.4B revenue with only 19.3B profit (17.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

6 days โ†‘ 6.85%

Coca-Cola builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (203.01 โ†’ 216.91), delivering 6.8% gains. With 1.9B revenue generating only 137.2M profit (7.2% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

5 days โ†‘ 12.22%

Zscaler shows promise with a 5-day winning streak (146.19 โ†’ 164.06), delivering 12.2% gains. Despite 788.1M in revenue and - 11.6M loss (-1.5% margin) as of Qtr ending Oct 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

11 days โ†“ -18.49%

Stanley Black struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (86.06 โ†’ 70.15), down 18.5%. Weak margins on 3.7B revenue with only 158.2M profit (4.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

11 days โ†“ -13.93%

Nike struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (62.72 โ†’ 53.98), down 13.9%. Weak margins on 12.4B revenue with only 792.0M profit (6.4% margin) in Qtr ending Nov 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

6 days โ†‘ 8.51%

Clearway Energy builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (35.01 โ†’ 37.99), delivering 8.5% gains. Despite 310.0M in revenue and - 199.0M loss (-64.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

5 days โ†‘ 25.09%

Fastly shows promise with a 5-day winning streak (19.65 โ†’ 24.58), delivering 25.1% gains. Despite 172.6M in revenue and - 15.5M loss (-9.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

13 days โ†“ -19.68%

Axalta Coating experiences extended pressure with a 13-day decline (34.35 โ†’ 27.59), down 19.7%. Weak margins on 1.3B revenue with only 60.0M profit (4.8% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

11 days โ†“ -16.87%

H.B. Fuller experiences extended pressure with a 11-day decline (65.27 โ†’ 54.26), down 16.9%. Weak margins on 894.8M revenue with only 29.7M profit (3.3% margin) in Qtr ending Nov 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

8 days โ†‘ 35.46%

Atlas Energy maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (10.04 โ†’ 13.60), delivering 35.5% gains. Despite 249.4M in revenue and - 22.2M loss (-8.9% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

5 days โ†‘ 18.78%

Pulse Biosciences gains traction with a 5-day winning streak (18.16 โ†’ 21.57), delivering 18.8% gains. Despite 264,000 in revenue and - 17.4M loss (-6603.4% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

10 days โ†“ -12.22%

Century Communities faces persistent headwinds with a 10-day decline (65.71 โ†’ 57.68), down 12.2%. Weak margins on 1.2B revenue with only 36.0M profit (2.9% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

9 days โ†“ -25.63%

EyePoint faces persistent headwinds with a 9-day decline (17.75 โ†’ 13.20), down 25.6%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 620,000 revenue, - 67.6M losses persist (-10904.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: March 13, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (March 13, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$413.75 $426.13 5.13% 39.2M 39.2M
$278.06 $282.09 1.82% 4.7M 4.7M
$154.30 $156.12 1.69% 22.4M 22.4M
$173.50 $174.66 1.55% 6.6M 6.6M
$50.95 $51.38 1.48% 21.8M 21.8M
$5.77 $5.86 5.59% 57.9M 57.9M
$113.02 $117.69 5.49% 4.5M 4.5M
$122.25 $124.71 5.20% 2.7M 2.7M
$110.44 $112.95 4.54% 15.4M 15.4M
$36.62 $37.25 4.49% 8.7M 8.7M
$8.21 $8.39 7.29% 30.5M 30.5M
$9.18 $9.32 6.39% 73.3M 73.3M
$35.57 $37.44 6.39% 2.0M 2.0M
$34.60 $36.81 6.02% 6.4M 6.4M
$13.50 $14.52 5.37% 18.2M 18.2M
$32.84 $40.00 25.04% 1.6M 1.6M
$10.25 $10.60 8.72% 2.0M 2.0M
$3.32 $3.51 7.01% 2.8M 2.8M
$29.68 $31.02 6.02% 924.4K 924.4K
$13.05 $13.17 5.78% 3.9M 3.9M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (March 13, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$337.68 $322.16 -4.11% 34.7M 34.7M
$623.89 $613.71 -3.83% 18.9M 18.9M
$832.99 $805.02 -3.26% 2.3M 2.3M
$159.05 $155.11 -2.54% 26.3M 26.3M
$226.89 $219.68 -2.52% 5.7M 5.7M
$566.28 $535.72 -14.24% 2.7M 2.7M
$1.09 $0.97 -11.01% 61.8K 61.8K
$15.73 $14.57 -8.48% 8.9M 8.9M
$24.41 $22.56 -8.40% 23.0M 23.0M
$249.00 $249.32 -7.58% 17.4M 17.4M
$9.06 $10.05 -16.60% 344.7K 344.7K
$57.47 $51.75 -10.87% 2.1M 2.1M
$500.29 $447.79 -9.35% 305.3K 305.3K
$36.80 $33.19 -9.02% 1.8M 1.8M
$104.37 $96.81 -8.83% 14.9M 14.9M
$13.01 $10.51 -19.46% 11.1M 11.1M
$6.44 $5.38 -15.67% 130.0K 130.0K
$38.59 $34.87 -14.03% 549.2K 549.2K
$135.26 $122.06 -10.64% 482.8K 482.8K
$11.42 $10.43 -9.07% 84.9K 84.9K

Most Active United States Stocks on March 13, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$184.92 $180.25 -1.58% 160.5M 160.5M
$45.97 $45.77 1.15% 68.2M 68.2M
$399.17 $391.20 -0.96% 58.3M 58.3M
$47.52 $46.72 -0.87% 45.4M 45.4M
$153.30 $150.95 -1.66% 42.4M 42.4M
$5.77 $5.86 5.59% 57.9M 57.9M
$17.80 $17.76 0.34% 56.1M 56.1M
$14.07 $13.89 -0.57% 55.1M 55.1M
$12.11 $11.67 -3.07% 48.5M 48.5M
$15.66 $15.21 -1.74% 37.1M 37.1M
$10.60 $10.30 -2.37% 105.8M 105.8M
$9.18 $9.32 6.39% 73.3M 73.3M
$10.43 $10.16 -1.65% 73.0M 73.0M
$2.25 $2.15 -2.71% 62.6M 62.6M
$4.00 $3.82 -4.74% 59.4M 59.4M
$4.08 $3.94 -2.23% 36.5M 36.5M
$2.26 $2.33 2.19% 34.6M 34.6M
$2.28 $2.24 0.90% 30.9M 30.9M
$4.21 $4.12 -0.96% 24.8M 24.8M
$6.20 $5.71 -6.70% 22.6M 22.6M

United States Sector Performance on March 13, 2026

Utilities

0.38%
92 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: SRE +2.06%
Mid Cap: BKH +2.56%
Small Cap: RNW +0.97%

Energy

-0.30%
190 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: XOM +1.69%
Large Cap: FANG +3.03%
Mid Cap: MUR +6.02%
Small Cap: BKV +2.50%

Technology

-0.34%
718 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MU +5.13%
Large Cap: CRDO +5.49%
Mid Cap: SEDG +6.39%
Small Cap: TSAT +3.33%

Consumer Defensive

-0.40%
223 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PM +1.55%
Large Cap: EL +4.26%
Mid Cap: FIZZ +4.32%
Small Cap: WMK +4.75%

Financial Services

-0.40%
863 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MS +0.32%
Large Cap: TPG +3.69%
Mid Cap: MARA +6.39%
Small Cap: KMPR +1.99%

Consumer Cyclical

-0.93%
520 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MCD +0.79%
Large Cap: NIO +5.59%
Mid Cap: WING +5.35%
Small Cap: DFH +4.53%

Communication Services

-0.94%
223 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: VZ +1.48%
Large Cap: NBIS +4.54%
Mid Cap: LUMN +3.11%
Small Cap: GENI +3.09%

Real Estate

-0.99%
255 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: AMT +2.53%
Mid Cap: HPP +3.17%
Small Cap: FOR +1.60%

Industrials

-1.02%
645 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: RTX +0.73%
Large Cap: ODFL +2.56%
Mid Cap: OC +3.31%
Small Cap: AMSC +6.02%

Healthcare

-1.20%
1028 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: UNH +1.82%
Large Cap: ILMN +2.92%
Mid Cap: IBRX +7.29%
Small Cap: ORKA +25.04%

Basic Materials

-1.58%
239 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +0.72%
Large Cap: PPG +1.15%
Mid Cap: ESI +2.99%
Small Cap: TROX +2.80%

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