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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and more

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and more

Screening all 503 S&P 500 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of July 28, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.

Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought · RSI < 30 = oversold · Green % Realized = positive YTD return · Red = negative.

📈 Nearest to 2026 High

Sectors represented: Financial (2), Technology (1), Consumer Defensive (1), Industrials (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
AAPLApple IncTechnology$336.91+24.32%2026-07-2768.9+21.7%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
JPMJPMorgan Chase & CoFinancial$356.20+9.44%2026-07-2770.5+14.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
BACBank Of America CorpFinancial$62.13+11.05%2026-07-2767.6+16.4%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PMPhilip Morris International IncConsumer Defensive$195.66+22.06%2026-07-2767.2+15.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
RTXRTX CorpIndustrials$218.42+16.65%2026-07-2777.8+16.8%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
AAPL chart

AAPL  |  Apple Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $336.91  |  % Realized: +24.32%  |  RSI: 68.9  |  % above MA200: +21.7%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Apple Inc designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, software, and services. Investors care about its innovative product ecosystem, services growth, and profitability. Its flagship products like iPhones drive revenue, while services like Apple Music and iCloud provide recurring income.

AAPL's RSI(14) is 68.9, indicating rising momentum. The MA alignment is bullish with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, showing a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, near a potential breakout level.

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JPM chart

JPM  |  JPMorgan Chase & Co  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $356.20  |  % Realized: +9.44%  |  RSI: 70.5  |  % above MA200: +14.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

JPMorgan Chase & Co is a global financial services firm that offers a wide range of banking, investment, and financial services to consumers, small businesses, and institutions, making it a key player in the global economy.

JPMorgan Chase & Co is near a potential breakout at $356.79, with an RSI(14) of 70.5 indicating strong momentum; its price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 alignment confirms a sustained uptrend, with a 9.4% 2026 YTD return.

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BAC chart

BAC  |  Bank Of America Corp  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $62.13  |  % Realized: +11.05%  |  RSI: 67.6  |  % above MA200: +16.4%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Bank Of America Corp is a multinational banking and financial services corporation. Investors should care about its performance as it is one of the largest banks in the US, influencing the overall financial sector.

The stock is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 67.6, and is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating strong momentum with no immediate signs of reversal.

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PM chart

PM  |  Philip Morris International Inc  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $195.66  |  % Realized: +22.06%  |  RSI: 67.2  |  % above MA200: +15.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Philip Morris International Inc is a tobacco company that generates revenue primarily from the sale of smoke-free products and traditional cigarettes outside the US. Investors should care about its transition to smoke-free products and its global market presence.

The stock shows bullish MA alignment with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 and RSI(14) at 67.2, indicating sustained uptrend momentum. It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 22.1% YTD, suggesting potential for further breakout.

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RTX chart

RTX  |  RTX Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $218.42  |  % Realized: +16.65%  |  RSI: 77.8  |  % above MA200: +16.8%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

RTX Corp is a diversified aerospace and defense company. Investors should care because its operations span commercial and military aviation, including engine manufacturing and missile systems, making it sensitive to global defense spending and air travel demand.

RTX Corp's RSI(14) is 77.8, indicating strong momentum with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, showing a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, near a potential breakout level, with a 16.6% 2026 YTD return.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Communication Services (2), Consumer Cyclical (1), Real Estate (1), Basic Materials (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
TSLATesla IncConsumer Cyclical$309.22-29.41%2026-07-2726.6-25.2%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CCICrown Castle IncReal Estate$74.13-16.43%2026-07-2741.3-15.3%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery IncCommunication Services$25.28-11.33%2026-07-2735.9-4.0%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
PSKYParamount Skydance CorpCommunication Services$8.03-39.07%2026-07-2729.3-32.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
ALBAlbemarle CorpBasic Materials$116.18-19.28%2026-07-2724.4-23.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
TSLA chart

TSLA  |  Tesla Inc  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price Last: $309.22  |  % Realized: -29.41%  |  RSI: 26.6  |  % above MA200: -25.2%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Tesla Inc is an electric vehicle manufacturer and clean energy company. Investors should care because it's a leader in the EV market and has been disrupting the automotive industry with its innovative products and business model.

Tesla's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 26.6 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($304.96) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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CCI chart

CCI  |  Crown Castle Inc  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $74.13  |  % Realized: -16.43%  |  RSI: 41.3  |  % above MA200: -15.3%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Crown Castle Inc (CCI) owns and operates a large portfolio of cell towers and fiber infrastructure, crucial for wireless communication. Investors care about its stable cash flows and growth prospects tied to 5G deployment.

CCI's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price ($76.21) below all MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200) and RSI(14) at 41.3, nearing its 2026 YTD low. This alignment suggests a warning sign, not momentum or fundamental strength.

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WBD chart

WBD  |  Warner Bros. Discovery Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $25.28  |  % Realized: -11.33%  |  RSI: 35.9  |  % above MA200: -4.0%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc is a media conglomerate owning major film and television studios, cable networks (e.g., HBO, CNN), and streaming services (e.g., Max). Investors should care about its content creation and distribution capabilities across various platforms.

WBD's technical situation shows a warning sign with RSI(14) at 35.9, indicating oversold conditions, and the stock price below MA20, MA50, and MA200, signaling bearish trends. It's testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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PSKY chart

PSKY  |  Paramount Skydance Corp  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $8.03  |  % Realized: -39.07%  |  RSI: 29.3  |  % above MA200: -32.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Paramount Skydance Corp is not described in the data provided, so its business activities and investor relevance cannot be determined.

The stock is in a sustained downtrend with RSI(14) at 29.3, indicating oversold conditions. It's testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, with price below all MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200), signaling a bearish technical situation.

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ALB chart

ALB  |  Albemarle Corp  |  Basic Materials  |  Price Last: $116.18  |  % Realized: -19.28%  |  RSI: 24.4  |  % above MA200: -23.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Albemarle Corp is a leading producer of lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. Investors should care because its products are crucial for lithium-ion batteries, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum refining, making its performance indicative of trends in clean energy, industrial production, and global economic activity.

Albemarle Corp's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 24.4 indicating oversold conditions, and a bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), suggesting a sustained downtrend. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are currently trading near their year-to-date (YTD) extremes for 2026, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like AAPL, JPM, BAC, PM, and RTX are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while TSLA, CCI, WBD, PSKY, and ALB are at their YTD lows, suggesting weaker performance.

The stocks near their 2026 highs are primarily from the financial and consumer staples sectors, indicating stability and investor confidence in these areas. In contrast, the stocks near their lows are from the technology, communication services, and materials sectors, which may be experiencing volatility or challenges. This divergence highlights varying market conditions and sector themes.

Investors should monitor these stocks for signs of continued strength or weakness, as their movements may signal broader market trends. Watching the performance of these stocks near their YTD extremes can provide insights into sector rotation and overall market sentiment, helping investors make informed decisions.


Methodology: All 503 S&P 500 constituents screened. Close prices downloaded from 2026-01-01. Period high = highest close since Jan 1 2026; period low = lowest close since Jan 1 2026. Distance = (current price / period extreme − 1) × 100. Technical indicators computed on up to 1 year of daily OHLCV data.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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