United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - March 16, 2026

Daily Gainers
2,890
Daily Losers
1,466
Average Return
0.78%
Total Stocks
4,526
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 42 8 0.91% 50
Large Cap 537 156 0.98% 696
Mid Cap 609 327 0.77% 943
Small Cap 285 150 0.84% 444

Daily Streak Leaders for March 16, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
4 days โ†‘ 6.24%

Exxon Mobil shows promise with a 4-day winning streak (147.99 โ†’ 157.23), delivering 6.2% 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†‘ 6.40%

Philip Morris shows promise with a 3-day winning streak (164.26 โ†’ 174.78), delivering 6.4% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 10.4B revenue generating 2.2B net profit (21.7% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.

5 days โ†“ -1.54%

Merck & Co encounters challenges with a 5-day decline (117.24 โ†’ 115.43), down 1.5%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 16.4B revenue generating 3.0B profit (18.1% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

3 days โ†“ -0.78%

American Express pulls back after a 3-day decline (300.54 โ†’ 298.20), down 0.8%. Weak margins on 19.0B revenue with only 2.5B profit (13.0% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

4 days โ†‘ 8.83%

Antero Resources shows promise with a 4-day winning streak (37.70 โ†’ 41.03), delivering 8.8% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 1.3B revenue yielding 202.9M profit (Qtr ending Dec 2025). The 15.8% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.

4 days โ†‘ 7.47%
11 days โ†“ -14.57%

Lennox International experiences extended pressure with a 11-day decline (560.50 โ†’ 478.86), down 14.6%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 1.2B revenue generating 162.1M profit (13.6% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

11 days โ†“ -10.45%

Ecolab struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (304.98 โ†’ 273.11), down 10.4%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 4.2B revenue generating 568.6M profit (13.6% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

7 days โ†‘ 12.25%

Clearway Energy builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (35.01 โ†’ 39.30), delivering 12.3% 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.

6 days โ†‘ 19.27%

Vita Coco Co builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (50.81 โ†’ 60.60), delivering 19.3% gains. With 127.8M revenue generating only 5.5M profit (4.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

11 days โ†“ -13.30%

Molson Coors struggles to find footing after a 11-day decline (48.56 โ†’ 42.10), down 13.3%. Revenue of 2.7B provides a foundation, but 209.3M net income (7.9% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.

11 days โ†“ -13.49%

KBR faces persistent headwinds with a 11-day decline (42.26 โ†’ 36.56), down 13.5%. Weak margins on 1.9B revenue with only 113.0M profit (6.0% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

6 days โ†‘ 90.02%

Lightwave Logic builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (4.01 โ†’ 7.62), delivering 90.0% gains. Despite 25,605 in revenue and - 5.7M loss (-22152.4% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

6 days โ†‘ 20.21%

Pulse Biosciences shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (18.16 โ†’ 21.83), delivering 20.2% 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†“ -20.16%

Worthington Steel struggles to find footing after a 10-day decline (40.43 โ†’ 32.28), down 20.2%. Weak margins on 872.9M revenue with only 38.6M profit (4.4% margin) in Qtr ending Aug 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

8 days โ†“ -21.76%

Ocular Therapeutix experiences extended pressure with a 8-day decline (11.03 โ†’ 8.63), down 21.8%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 13.2M revenue, - 64.7M losses persist (-488.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: March 16, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (March 16, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$446.16 $441.80 3.68% 40.6M 40.6M
$217.95 $219.40 3.39% 9.5M 9.5M
$817.50 $827.37 2.78% 2.0M 2.0M
$632.00 $627.45 2.24% 14.4M 14.4M
$74.83 $75.75 2.23% 14.7M 14.7M
$124.95 $129.85 14.96% 34.2M 34.2M
$133.90 $138.47 11.03% 3.9M 3.9M
$19.68 $20.45 10.84% 37.9M 37.9M
$3.86 $4.20 8.81% 13.6K 13.6K
$44.03 $44.94 8.08% 39.6M 39.6M
$40.20 $40.23 30.03% 17.9M 17.9M
$8.22 $9.30 13.14% 19.7M 19.7M
$15.50 $16.41 11.86% 41.4M 41.4M
$40.73 $44.07 10.48% 1.2M 1.2M
$53.72 $56.99 9.60% 2.0M 2.0M
$9.50 $10.98 19.09% 22.2M 22.2M
$15.10 $16.60 12.85% 2.2M 2.2M
$10.79 $11.74 11.70% 8.2M 8.2M
$17.50 $18.68 10.99% 5.0M 5.0M
$15.40 $16.94 10.86% 113.1K 113.1K

Biggest United States Stock Losers (March 16, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$161.36 $157.72 -1.35% 4.5M 4.5M
$216.36 $214.82 -1.18% 4.5M 4.5M
$51.36 $50.97 -0.80% 16.5M 16.5M
$1,012.29 $1,001.74 -0.66% 1.2M 1.2M
$301.01 $298.20 -0.59% 3.6M 3.6M
$12.94 $12.28 -6.26% 17.5M 17.5M
$123.93 $122.33 -5.59% 7.6M 7.6M
$443.06 $423.84 -4.06% 3.7M 3.7M
$166.43 $160.25 -3.89% 1.1M 1.1M
$25.60 $24.90 -3.75% 11.8M 11.8M
$19.12 $16.69 -11.18% 5.6M 5.6M
$25.03 $22.79 -7.28% 10.6M 10.6M
$28.62 $27.67 -5.60% 14.1M 14.1M
$52.45 $49.26 -5.38% 7.1M 7.1M
$74.88 $71.14 -4.88% 535.9K 535.9K
$31.24 $29.44 -15.57% 1.2M 1.2M
$3.62 $3.39 -6.35% 6.0M 6.0M
$125.34 $118.47 -5.51% 250.6K 250.6K
$4.27 $4.05 -5.15% 3.6M 3.6M
$10.94 $10.31 -5.15% 1.5M 1.5M

Most Active United States Stocks on March 16, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$182.97 $183.22 1.65% 215.6M 215.6M
$47.92 $45.76 -0.02% 113.3M 113.3M
$396.12 $395.56 1.11% 57.8M 57.8M
$208.35 $211.74 1.96% 42.1M 42.1M
$446.16 $441.80 3.68% 40.6M 40.6M
$18.00 $17.63 -0.73% 66.3M 66.3M
$5.99 $6.03 2.90% 64.9M 64.9M
$11.81 $11.71 0.34% 49.3M 49.3M
$14.12 $14.27 2.74% 46.7M 46.7M
$44.03 $44.94 8.08% 39.6M 39.6M
$10.38 $10.53 3.64% 87.9M 87.9M
$2.19 $2.24 4.19% 84.8M 84.8M
$10.41 $10.49 1.84% 80.2M 80.2M
$5.02 $5.18 4.65% 58.2M 58.2M
$9.77 $9.23 -0.97% 47.0M 47.0M
$4.00 $3.95 0.25% 41.4M 41.4M
$2.36 $2.26 0.89% 32.2M 32.2M
$2.31 $2.32 -0.43% 29.1M 29.1M
$5.92 $5.56 -2.63% 28.0M 28.0M
$9.50 $10.98 19.09% 22.2M 22.2M

United States Sector Performance on March 16, 2026

Communication Services

1.71%
187 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: META +2.24%
Large Cap: NBIS +14.96%
Mid Cap: SPHR +4.93%
Small Cap: ZD +6.56%

Healthcare

1.05%
915 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: UNH +1.21%
Large Cap: RVMD +4.36%
Small Cap: OLMA +12.85%

Technology

0.95%
648 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MU +3.68%
Large Cap: TSEM +11.03%
Mid Cap: LASR +9.42%
Small Cap: BTDR +9.33%

Industrials

0.89%
598 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GEV +2.78%
Large Cap: BWXT +5.43%
Mid Cap: ATRO +7.46%
Small Cap: BW +11.70%

Utilities

0.86%
87 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: VST +1.91%
Mid Cap: ENLT +7.22%
Small Cap: RNW +1.72%

Real Estate

0.81%
227 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: DOC +2.24%
Mid Cap: NSA +30.03%
Small Cap: PEB +3.20%

Consumer Cyclical

0.68%
466 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMZN +1.96%
Large Cap: CPNG +10.84%
Mid Cap: CAVA +6.40%
Small Cap: LIND +4.76%

Financial Services

0.67%
672 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: WFC +2.23%
Large Cap: IREN +8.08%
Small Cap: SBET +8.90%

Basic Materials

0.17%
220 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +0.71%
Large Cap: AA +4.73%
Mid Cap: USLM +6.39%
Small Cap: UAMY +19.09%

Energy

-0.10%
180 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: SHEL +1.17%
Large Cap: IMO +2.40%
Mid Cap: SEI +9.60%
Small Cap: NESR +7.68%

Consumer Defensive

-0.78%
192 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PG +0.98%
Large Cap: DLTR +6.42%
Mid Cap: COCO +3.86%
Small Cap: BRBR +10.99%

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