S&P 500 Movers | Winners: ORCL, AVGO, VST | Losers: SNPS, TTD, EPAM
On Wednesday, September 10, investors saw an uneven session with the S&P 500 rising 0.30%, the Dow 30 falling 0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 remaining flat delivering a mixed bag. The inconsistency extended to broader equity trends as well.
List of S&P 500 Winners
The following table shows the list of 10 stocks that generated the highest returns on the last trading day:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-D Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORCL | Oracle | 35.9% | 98.6% |
| 2 | AVGO | Broadcom | 9.8% | 60.3% |
| 3 | VST | Vistra | 8.0% | 52.2% |
| 4 | APA | APA | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| 5 | CEG | Constellation Energy | 6.4% | 43.7% |
| 6 | GEV | GE Vernova | 6.3% | 95.9% |
| 7 | ANET | Arista Networks | 6.2% | 36.4% |
| 8 | DLR | Digital Realty Trust | 6.0% | -0.4% |
| 9 | NRG | NRG Energy | 5.9% | 80.7% |
| 10 | PWR | Quanta Services | 4.5% | 23.6% |
List of S&P 500 Losers
On the other hand, the following table shows the list of 10 stocks that generated the lowest returns:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-D Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNPS | Synopsys | -35.8% | -20.1% |
| 2 | TTD | Trade Desk | -11.9% | -60.7% |
| 3 | EPAM | EPAM Systems | -7.2% | -34.5% |
| 4 | CDNS | Cadence Design Systems | -6.4% | 12.7% |
| 5 | TECH | Bio-Techne | -6.0% | -28.9% |
| 6 | IT | Gartner | -5.6% | -52.0% |
| 7 | HCA | HCA Healthcare | -4.6% | 31.9% |
| 8 | PODD | Insulet | -4.3% | 29.3% |
| 9 | EMN | Eastman Chemical | -3.8% | -27.3% |
| 10 | CRM | Salesforce | -3.8% | -27.2% |
Why does this matter? Significant stock moves – up or down – deserve your attention. Sharp declines in fundamentally strong names can offer smart buying opportunities. And when momentum aligns with solid fundamentals, riding the trend can be highly rewarding. In above, we find Gartner (IT) and HCA Healthcare (HCA) Attractive.
Movers – Last One Week
Analysing over the last one week (5 trading days), all major indices rose in unison — the S&P 500 rising 1.30%, the Dow 30 rising 0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 rising 1.86%. The strength was widespread, though a few names underperformed.
List of 1-Week S&P 500 Winners
The following table shows the list of 10 stocks that generated the highest returns over the last week:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-W Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORCL | Oracle | 46.9% | 98.6% |
| 2 | AVGO | Broadcom | 22.2% | 60.3% |
| 3 | MU | Micron Technology | 17.9% | 66.7% |
| 4 | UNH | UnitedHealth | 12.6% | -30.7% |
| 5 | GEV | GE Vernova | 11.5% | 95.9% |
| 6 | VST | Vistra | 11.2% | 52.2% |
| 7 | KLAC | KLA | 10.5% | 49.0% |
| 8 | WDC | Western Digital | 10.5% | 113.8% |
| 9 | LRCX | Lam Research | 9.8% | 49.5% |
| 10 | NRG | NRG Energy | 9.7% | 80.7% |
List of 1-Week S&P 500 Losers
Similarly, the following table shows the 10 stocks that were at the bottom in terms of returns:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-W Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNPS | Synopsys | -34.5% | -20.1% |
| 2 | LULU | Lululemon Athletica | -17.4% | -57.1% |
| 3 | TTD | Trade Desk | -14.2% | -60.7% |
| 4 | HUM | Humana | -12.3% | 8.6% |
| 5 | EPAM | EPAM Systems | -12.0% | -34.5% |
| 6 | KVUE | Kenvue | -9.7% | -11.0% |
| 7 | ALB | Albemarle | -8.5% | -13.8% |
| 8 | DECK | Deckers Outdoor | -7.7% | -43.8% |
| 9 | CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill | -7.4% | -35.8% |
| 10 | IT | Gartner | -6.1% | -52.0% |
Movers – Last One Month
On a slightly wider timeline over the last one month, stocks moved decisively higher, as seen in the S&P 500 rising 2.49%, the Dow 30 rising 3.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 rising 1.37%. Most stocks saw buying, though some stocks missed out.
List of 1-Month S&P 500 Winners
The following table shows the 10 stocks that generated the maximum returns over the last one month:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-M Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSKY | Paramount Skydance | 49.3% | |
| 2 | DAY | Dayforce | 38.0% | -5.2% |
| 3 | UNH | UnitedHealth | 37.4% | -30.7% |
| 4 | ORCL | Oracle | 29.9% | 98.6% |
| 5 | WDC | Western Digital | 27.5% | 113.8% |
| 6 | STX | Seagate Technology | 27.3% | 126.7% |
| 7 | CNC | Centene | 23.8% | -48.4% |
| 8 | APTV | Aptiv | 22.2% | 34.9% |
| 9 | AVGO | Broadcom | 21.6% | 60.3% |
| 10 | UAL | United Airlines | 20.4% | 10.7% |
List of 1-Month S&P 500 Losers
In the same period, these 10 stocks were at the bottom in terms of returns:
| # | Ticker | Company Name | 1-M Returns |
YTD Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNPS | Synopsys | -37.1% | -20.1% |
| 2 | KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper | -20.7% | -12.8% |
| 3 | STZ | Constellation Brands | -15.3% | -34.2% |
| 4 | DLTR | Dollar Tree | -13.5% | 31.9% |
| 5 | AMCR | Amcor | -13.3% | -8.8% |
| 6 | TTD | Trade Desk | -13.2% | -60.7% |
| 7 | KVUE | Kenvue | -13.0% | -11.0% |
| 8 | TGT | Target | -12.7% | -30.8% |
| 9 | HRL | Hormel Foods | -12.6% | -18.1% |
| 10 | LULU | Lululemon Athletica | -12.1% | -57.1% |
Picking winners on a consistent basis is not an easy task – especially given the volatility associated with a single stock. Instead, the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.