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

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Apple (AAPL), VICI Properties (VICI) 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 10, 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: Technology (2), Industrials (2), Healthcare (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
AAPLApple IncTechnology$316.22+16.68%2026-07-0963.9+16.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
UNHUnitedhealth Group IncHealthcare$431.68+28.32%2026-07-0961.1+27.2%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
ANETArista Networks IncTechnology$184.69+38.24%2026-07-0962.3+28.3%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
UNPUnion Pacific CorpIndustrials$285.04+22.91%2026-07-0967.4+15.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
CSXCSX CorpIndustrials$49.35+36.06%2026-07-0966.5+22.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
AAPL chart

AAPL  |  Apple Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $316.22  |  % Realized: +16.68%  |  RSI: 63.9  |  % above MA200: +16.1%  |  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. Specific areas of interest include iPhone sales, Services segment expansion, and wearables growth.

AAPL's RSI(14) is 63.9, indicating rising momentum. The MA alignment is bullish with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, suggesting a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, near a potential breakout.

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UNH chart

UNH  |  Unitedhealth Group Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $431.68  |  % Realized: +28.32%  |  RSI: 61.1  |  % above MA200: +27.2%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Unitedhealth Group Inc operates health insurance and healthcare services businesses, with a diversified revenue stream across individual and group markets, Medicare, and Medicaid. Investors should care about its market-leading position and potential for sustained growth in the healthcare sector.

Unitedhealth Group Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price ($427.30) above MA20 > MA50 > MA200. RSI(14) is 61.1, indicating moderate momentum. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.

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ANET chart

ANET  |  Arista Networks Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $184.69  |  % Realized: +38.24%  |  RSI: 62.3  |  % above MA200: +28.3%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Arista Networks Inc is a cloud networking company providing high-performance switching solutions for data centers. Investors should care due to its strong presence in the rapidly growing cloud infrastructure market, driven by increasing demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency networking.

Arista Networks Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price ($185.65) above MA20 > MA50 > MA200. RSI(14) is 62.3, indicating building momentum. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout, with 38.2% return over the 2026 YTD period.

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UNP chart

UNP  |  Union Pacific Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $285.04  |  % Realized: +22.91%  |  RSI: 67.4  |  % above MA200: +15.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Union Pacific Corp (UNP) operates North America's largest railroad network, transporting goods across 23 states. Investors should care because its performance reflects the overall health of the US economy and supply chain efficiency.

UNP's RSI(14) is 67.4, indicating rising momentum. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) confirms a sustained uptrend. With the stock 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it nears a potential breakout level, suggesting continued momentum.

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CSX chart

CSX  |  CSX Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $49.35  |  % Realized: +36.06%  |  RSI: 66.5  |  % above MA200: +22.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

CSX Corp operates a rail network transporting coal, intermodal containers, and automotive goods, making it a key player in North American freight infrastructure; investors should care due to its critical role in supply chains and potential for steady cash flows.

CSX Corp's technicals indicate sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 66.5, and 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting momentum; the stock is near a potential breakout level with a 36.1% 2026 YTD return.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Real Estate (2), Basic Materials (1), Consumer Defensive (1), Energy (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
VICIVICI Properties IncReal Estate$25.93-7.89%2026-07-0940.1-10.0%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
ALBAlbemarle CorpBasic Materials$128.42-10.78%2026-07-0929.2-14.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
WYWeyerhaeuser CoReal Estate$22.50-5.46%2026-07-0844.8-6.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
HSYHershey CompanyConsumer Defensive$171.65-5.90%2026-06-2239.9-11.1%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EQTEQT CorpEnergy$50.15-6.19%2026-01-1533.2-11.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
VICI chart

VICI  |  VICI Properties Inc  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $25.93  |  % Realized: -7.89%  |  RSI: 40.1  |  % above MA200: -10.0%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

VICI Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and acquires entertainment, hospitality, and gaming properties. Investors should care because its performance is tied to the recovery and growth of these industries, particularly in the post-pandemic era.

VICI is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low with an RSI(14) of 40.1, indicating bearish momentum. The sustained downtrend is confirmed by bearish MA alignment: price ($26.07) < MA20 < MA50 < MA200, a warning sign for investors.

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ALB chart

ALB  |  Albemarle Corp  |  Basic Materials  |  Price Last: $128.42  |  % Realized: -10.78%  |  RSI: 29.2  |  % above MA200: -14.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Albemarle Corp is a leading producer of lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. Investors care due to its critical role in lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles, a rapidly growing market driven by global decarbonization efforts.

Albemarle Corp's technical situation indicates a potential warning sign with an RSI(14) of 29.2, suggesting oversold conditions, and the stock price below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing bearish alignment. It's testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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WY chart

WY  |  Weyerhaeuser Co  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $22.50  |  % Realized: -5.46%  |  RSI: 44.8  |  % above MA200: -6.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Weyerhaeuser Co is a timberlands owner and operator, generating revenue primarily through timber sales, land sales, and real estate development. Investors should care about its ability to balance timber harvesting with land appreciation and navigate demand fluctuations.

Weyerhaeuser Co's technicals indicate a warning sign: RSI(14) is 44.8, below MA20/MA50/MA200 with mixed signals, and the stock is 0.2% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support after a -5.5% 2026 YTD return.

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HSY chart

HSY  |  Hershey Company  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $171.65  |  % Realized: -5.90%  |  RSI: 39.9  |  % above MA200: -11.1%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Hershey Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of confectionery and snack products, with iconic brands like Reese's and Hershey's Kisses. Investors should care about its ability to maintain market share and navigate changing consumer preferences.

Hershey's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 39.9 indicating weakening momentum. The sustained downtrend is evident in the MA alignment: price ($171.22) < MA20 < MA50 < MA200, and the stock is testing major support near its 2026 YTD low.

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EQT chart

EQT  |  EQT Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $50.15  |  % Realized: -6.19%  |  RSI: 33.2  |  % above MA200: -11.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

EQT Corp is a natural gas producer. Investors should care because its performance is tied to energy demand and commodity prices. As a producer, its operational efficiency and production volumes directly impact revenue.

EQT Corp's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price ($49.68) below all MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200) and RSI(14) at 33.2, nearing oversold territory. The stock is 0.5% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like AAPL, UNH, ANET, UNP, and CSX are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while VICI, ALB, WY, HSY, and EQT are near their 2026 YTD lows, suggesting weaker performance.

The stocks at their 2026 YTD highs are from diverse sectors, including technology (AAPL, ANET), healthcare (UNH), and industrials (UNP, CSX), indicating broad-based strength. In contrast, the stocks near their 2026 YTD lows are from sectors such as real estate (VICI), materials (ALB), and consumer staples (HSY), which may be facing headwinds. The disparity in performance may be driven by varying market conditions and sector-specific themes.

Investors should monitor these stocks for any changes in their YTD extreme status, as it may signal shifts in market sentiment or sector rotation. Additionally, tracking the underlying factors driving the performance of these stocks, such as earnings reports and industry trends, will be crucial in understanding the broader market dynamics.


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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