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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: JPMorgan Chase & (JPM), International Business Machines (IBM) and more

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: JPMorgan Chase & (JPM), International Business Machines (IBM) 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 23, 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 (4), Consumer Defensive (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
JPMJPMorgan Chase & CoFinancial$348.21+6.98%2026-07-2265.4+12.2%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
BACBank Of America CorpFinancial$61.62+10.13%2026-07-2266.2+15.8%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PMPhilip Morris International IncConsumer Defensive$194.30+21.21%2026-07-2260.1+15.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
USBU.S. BancorpFinancial$64.47+19.54%2026-07-2262.5+19.0%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
TRVTravelers Companies IncFinancial$372.08+30.47%2026-07-2276.5+25.3%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
JPM chart

JPM  |  JPMorgan Chase & Co  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $348.21  |  % Realized: +6.98%  |  RSI: 65.4  |  % above MA200: +12.2%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

JPMorgan Chase & Co is a global financial services firm providing consumer and investment banking, financial transactions processing, asset management, and more. Investors care due to its systemic importance and exposure to global economic trends.

JPMorgan Chase & Co is in a sustained uptrend with price at $349.05, RSI(14) at 65.4, and MA alignment: price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, indicating potential breakout momentum.

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BAC chart

BAC  |  Bank Of America Corp  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $61.62  |  % Realized: +10.13%  |  RSI: 66.2  |  % above MA200: +15.8%  |  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 financial sector and overall economy.

The stock shows bullish MA alignment with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 and RSI(14) at 66.2, indicating sustained uptrend and momentum. It's near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, suggesting a potential breakout.

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PM chart

PM  |  Philip Morris International Inc  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $194.30  |  % Realized: +21.21%  |  RSI: 60.1  |  % above MA200: +15.1%  |  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 60.1, indicating sustained uptrend momentum. It's near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, suggesting a potential breakout.

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USB chart

USB  |  U.S. Bancorp  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $64.47  |  % Realized: +19.54%  |  RSI: 62.5  |  % above MA200: +19.0%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

U.S. Bancorp is a bank holding company providing consumer and commercial banking services, payment processing, and trust and investment management. Investors should care about its performance as it reflects the overall health of the banking sector and economy.

U.S. Bancorp's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend with price at $63.70, RSI(14) at 62.5, and bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 19.5% YTD, suggesting momentum.

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TRV chart

TRV  |  Travelers Companies Inc  |  Financial  |  Price Last: $372.08  |  % Realized: +30.47%  |  RSI: 76.5  |  % above MA200: +25.3%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Travelers Companies Inc (TRV) is a property casualty insurer providing various insurance products. Investors should care because its performance reflects the overall insurance market's health and its ability to manage risk, impacting its profitability and stock performance.

TRV's RSI(14) is 76.5, indicating strong momentum. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) suggests a sustained uptrend. With the stock 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it nears a potential breakout level, reinforcing the bullish technical situation.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Technology (2), Consumer Cyclical (1), Healthcare (1), Industrials (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
IBMInternational Business Machines CorpTechnology$205.77-29.41%2026-07-2228.9-24.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
MCDMcDonald's CorpConsumer Cyclical$263.57-13.09%2026-07-2238.2-12.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
ISRGIntuitive Surgical IncHealthcare$340.69-39.38%2026-07-2229.8-29.7%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
SNPSSynopsys, IncTechnology$377.61-21.40%2026-07-2226.4-16.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CPRTCopart, IncIndustrials$27.17-28.06%2026-07-2135.3-25.2%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
IBM chart

IBM  |  International Business Machines Corp  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $205.77  |  % Realized: -29.41%  |  RSI: 28.9  |  % above MA200: -24.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) is a technology company that provides hardware, software, and services, including cloud computing, AI, and IT consulting. Investors care about its transition to high-growth areas like hybrid cloud and AI.

IBM's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 28.9 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($202.05) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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MCD chart

MCD  |  McDonald's Corp  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price Last: $263.57  |  % Realized: -13.09%  |  RSI: 38.2  |  % above MA200: -12.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

McDonald's Corp operates quick-service restaurants, serving burgers, fries, and beverages globally. Investors should care about its brand strength, global footprint, and operational efficiency, as these factors influence revenue growth and profitability.

McDonald's Corp is in a sustained downtrend with price ($262.42) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 38.2, near oversold territory. Testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, a -13.1% YTD return indicates weakness, potentially a warning sign.

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ISRG chart

ISRG  |  Intuitive Surgical Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $340.69  |  % Realized: -39.38%  |  RSI: 29.8  |  % above MA200: -29.7%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Intuitive Surgical Inc develops and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems, primarily the da Vinci Surgical System, used in minimally invasive surgeries. Investors should care because its technology is revolutionizing surgical procedures, driving growth through adoption and expanding procedure volumes.

ISRG's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 29.8 indicating oversold conditions. The sustained downtrend is evident as price ($335.89) < MA20 < MA50 < MA200, and it's testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, down 39.4% YTD.

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SNPS chart

SNPS  |  Synopsys, Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $377.61  |  % Realized: -21.40%  |  RSI: 26.4  |  % above MA200: -16.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Synopsys, Inc (SNPS) is a software company providing electronic design automation (EDA) tools and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) used in chip design and verification. Investors care due to its dominant position in the growing semiconductor industry.

SNPS is testing major support with its price 0.0% above 2026 YTD low. RSI(14) is 26.4, indicating oversold conditions. MA alignment shows mixed signals with the stock below MA20, MA50, and MA200, suggesting potential weakness.

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CPRT chart

CPRT  |  Copart, Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $27.17  |  % Realized: -28.06%  |  RSI: 35.3  |  % above MA200: -25.2%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Copart, Inc (CPRT) operates an online vehicle auction platform and provides related services, allowing insurance companies and other sellers to sell damaged or used vehicles to buyers globally. Investors care due to its market dominance and growth potential in the vehicle remarketing industry.

Copart's technical situation indicates a sustained downtrend with price ($26.98) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 35.3, near oversold territory, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, a potential warning sign.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are currently trading near their year-to-date (YTD) extremes as of 2026. Stocks near their YTD highs include JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM), Bank Of America Corp (BAC), and Philip Morris International Inc (PM), all at 0.0% from their highs. Conversely, International Business Machines Corp (IBM), McDonald's Corp (MCD), and Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) are near their YTD lows, having risen by +0.0% above their lows.

The stocks near their YTD highs are primarily from the financial sector, indicating strong performance in this segment. The presence of Philip Morris International Inc suggests a stable consumer staples sector. In contrast, the stocks near their YTD lows represent a mix of technology (ISRG, SNPS) and consumer services (MCD), potentially indicating challenges or volatility in these areas.

Investors should monitor sector-specific trends and broader market conditions to understand the drivers behind these stock movements. Key factors to watch include financial sector stability, consumer behavior, and technological advancements. As these stocks are at their YTD extremes, any deviation from these levels could signal a shift in market sentiment or sector rotation.


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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