Sector Rotation: Tech Weakness, Defensives and Cyclicals Gain
Broad rotation out of Mag 7 and semiconductors into healthcare, financials, staples, and materials. Equal-weight S&P 500 up 4% vs cap-weighted down 2.4% since June. The broadening narrative is being tested by Mag 7 earnings this week. Chipmaker rout (SOX) and AI spending concerns are key drivers.
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Updated Jul 30, 2026