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Last updated May 19, 2026 9:35 AM ET

Sector Intelligence

Cross-sector narrative intelligence for sentiment breadth, source-backed risk, topic momentum, and ETF context.

Best sentiment sector
Communication Services
+4.9 pts
Average sentiment 75; leaders META, GOOGL
Weakest sentiment sector
Real Estate
-5.9 pts
Average sentiment 41; weakest PLD
Highest risk sector
Real Estate
+100.0 pts
Risk score 71; risks Refinancing pressure, Cap rates
Highest news volume
Communication Services
+71.0 pts
News volume 80; topics AI monetization, Ad efficiency, Regulatory scrutiny

Sector Heatmap

Select any sector for the detailed sector intelligence page.

Information Technology
XLK · 2.9% ETF 5D
72
5D
+4.3
Risk
49
Volume
76
Communication Services
XLC · 3.1% ETF 5D
75
5D
+4.9
Risk
58
Volume
80
Consumer Discretionary
XLY · -2.5% ETF 5D
48
5D
-4.7
Risk
65
Volume
74
Financials
XLF · -1.4% ETF 5D
53
5D
-2.5
Risk
64
Volume
68
Energy
XLE · 1.8% ETF 5D
61
5D
+2.5
Risk
49
Volume
58
Health Care
XLV · 0.1% ETF 5D
59
5D
-0.7
Risk
59
Volume
76
Consumer Staples
XLP · 1.2% ETF 5D
64
5D
+1.8
Risk
44
Volume
54
Industrials
XLI · 0.4% ETF 5D
60
5D
+0.4
Risk
56
Volume
66
Utilities
XLU · 2.0% ETF 5D
66
5D
+4
Risk
46
Volume
56
Real Estate
XLRE · -2.8% ETF 5D
41
5D
-5.9
Risk
71
Volume
62

Sector Ranking Table

Average sentiment, 5D change, breadth, risk, news volume, topics, emerging risks, confidence, and ETF performance.

SectorAverage sentiment5D changeSentiment breadthRisk scoreRisk breadthNews volumeAbnormal volumeLeading topicsEmerging risksConfidenceETF performance
Information Technology72+4.3 pts75%Risk 490%7667AI monetization, AI capex, Cloud demandRegulatory scrutiny, China exposure, Capex intensity82XLK +2.9%
Communication Services75+4.9 pts100%Risk 5850%8071AI monetization, Ad efficiency, Regulatory scrutinyAntitrust remedies, AI capex82XLC +3.1%
Consumer Discretionary48-4.7 pts20%Risk 6560%7467Consumer demand weakness, Margin pressure, Pricing actionsPromotional intensity, Traffic softness, Housing turnover82XLY -2.5%
Financials53-2.5 pts33%Risk 6467%6858Credit stress, Commercial real estate, Capital markets recoveryOffice CRE, Deposit beta, Regulatory capital82XLF -1.4%
Energy61+2.5 pts100%Risk 490%5844Energy demand, LNG, Cash returnsCommodity volatility, Policy uncertainty82XLE +1.8%
Health Care59-0.7 pts33%Risk 5933%7667GLP-1, Regulatory scrutiny, Healthcare utilizationReimbursement risk, Drug pricing, Litigation82XLV +0.1%
Consumer Staples64+1.8 pts80%Risk 440%5441Consumer resilience, Margin resilience, Volume softnessElasticity, Promotional pressure82XLP +1.2%
Industrials60+0.4 pts75%Risk 5625%6656Defense spending, Industrial demand, Supply chain normalizationAerospace quality controls, Delivery delays82XLI +0.4%
Utilities66+4.0 pts100%Risk 460%5640Energy demand, Renewables backlog, Rate-base growthFinancing costs, Regulatory cadence82XLU +2.0%
Real Estate41-5.9 pts0%Risk 71100%6257Commercial real estate, Interest rates, Logistics demandRefinancing pressure, Cap rates82XLRE -2.8%
Topic Momentum Map
Momentum vs sentiment, sized by source count

Sector Summaries

Short source-backed narratives by sector.

Information Technology

Technology sentiment improved on enterprise AI monetization and cloud demand, with risk language concentrated in capex intensity and regulation.

Leading topics: AI monetization, AI capex, Cloud demand · Emerging risks: Regulatory scrutiny, China exposure, Capex intensity
Communication Services

Communication Services shows positive breadth from ad efficiency and AI ranking gains, offset by regulatory source dispersion.

Leading topics: AI monetization, Ad efficiency, Regulatory scrutiny · Emerging risks: Antitrust remedies, AI capex
Consumer Discretionary

Consumer Discretionary weakened as margin pressure and demand normalization language spread across autos, apparel, housing, and restaurants.

Leading topics: Consumer demand weakness, Margin pressure, Pricing actions · Emerging risks: Promotional intensity, Traffic softness, Housing turnover
Financials

Financials risk breadth increased on credit normalization and office CRE exposure, while capital markets language improved for investment banks.

Leading topics: Credit stress, Commercial real estate, Capital markets recovery · Emerging risks: Office CRE, Deposit beta, Regulatory capital
Energy

Energy language is moderately constructive, led by LNG demand and cash return discipline with commodity volatility as the main caveat.

Leading topics: Energy demand, LNG, Cash returns · Emerging risks: Commodity volatility, Policy uncertainty
Health Care

Health Care is bifurcated: GLP-1 language remains exceptional, while managed care and litigation references lifted sector risk breadth.

Leading topics: GLP-1, Regulatory scrutiny, Healthcare utilization · Emerging risks: Reimbursement risk, Drug pricing, Litigation
Consumer Staples

Consumer Staples remains relatively defensive, with strongest language around traffic and membership, while volume softness persists in beverages and snacks.

Leading topics: Consumer resilience, Margin resilience, Volume softness · Emerging risks: Elasticity, Promotional pressure
Industrials

Industrials are mixed: defense and engine services are constructive, but aerospace quality and delivery language keeps risk elevated.

Leading topics: Defense spending, Industrial demand, Supply chain normalization · Emerging risks: Aerospace quality controls, Delivery delays
Utilities

Utilities sentiment improved with power-load and renewables backlog language, partially offset by financing cost references.

Leading topics: Energy demand, Renewables backlog, Rate-base growth · Emerging risks: Financing costs, Regulatory cadence
Real Estate

Real Estate risk language rose as rate sensitivity and refinancing concerns outweighed logistics demand durability.

Leading topics: Commercial real estate, Interest rates, Logistics demand · Emerging risks: Refinancing pressure, Cap rates