Weekly Markets Wrap: Stocks Stumble as Energy Rises and Utilities Fall: Morningstar US Market Index Falls 1.82%, Energy Sectors Rise 2.99%, Utilities Fall 5.0%, S&P 500 Falls 1.9%
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Friday, Mar 20, 2026 5:32 pm ET1min read
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The Morningstar US Market Index fell 1.82% for the week ended March 20. Energy and financial services sectors were the best performers, while utilities and basic materials were the worst. Large-cap stocks fell 2.0%, mid-cap stocks fell 1.26%, and small-cap stocks fell 1.64%. Growth stocks fell 1.71%, blend stocks fell 1.63%, and value stocks fell 1.54%. The S&P 500 fell 1.9% and the Nasdaq fell 2.07%. Yields on 10-year US Treasury notes rose to 4.39%, and West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell 1.69% to $97.63 per barrel. Top performers included SolarEdge Technologies, Venture Global LNG, Equinor, Tandem Diabetes Care, and Arm Holdings.

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