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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Microsoftoration (MSFT), NRG Energy (NRG) and more

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Microsoftoration (MSFT), NRG Energy (NRG) and more

S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Microsoftoration (MSFT), NRG Energy (NRG) 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 August 31, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.

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

📈 Nearest to 2026 High

Sectors represented: Technology (3), Energy (2)

Nearest to 2026 High β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
MSFTMicrosoft CorporationTechnology$513.53+8.58%2026-08-2869.1+19.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PLTRPalantir Technologies IncTechnology$186.29+10.98%2026-08-2868.1+23.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
ADPAutomatic Data Processing IncTechnology$287.48+13.68%2026-08-2868.3+21.6%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MPCMarathon Petroleum CorpEnergy$368.83+123.34%2026-08-2873.1+55.0%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PSXPhillips 66Energy$244.01+86.88%2026-08-2873.1+43.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MSFT chart

MSFT  |  Microsoft Corporation  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $513.53  |  % Realized: +8.58%  |  RSI: 69.1  |  % above MA200: +19.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Microsoft Corporation is a technology company that develops, licenses, and supports software, hardware, and services, including its Azure cloud platform and Office productivity suite, driving growth through enterprise software and cloud computing adoption.

Microsoft's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend momentum with RSI(14) at 69.1 and bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, suggesting a potential breakout.

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PLTR chart

PLTR  |  Palantir Technologies Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $186.29  |  % Realized: +10.98%  |  RSI: 68.1  |  % above MA200: +23.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Palantir Technologies Inc provides data analytics software to integrate, analyze, and visualize complex data for government and commercial clients, enabling informed decision-making. Investors should care as its software is used in critical applications such as defense, healthcare, and finance.

Palantir's current technical situation indicates momentum, with an RSI(14) of 68.1 and price above MA20, MA50, and MA200. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 11.0% YTD, suggesting potential for further breakout.

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ADP chart

ADP  |  Automatic Data Processing Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $287.48  |  % Realized: +13.68%  |  RSI: 68.3  |  % above MA200: +21.6%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Automatic Data Processing Inc provides payroll processing, human capital management, and data-driven solutions to businesses. Investors should care because its services are essential to companies, generating recurring revenue and stable cash flows.

ADP's technicals indicate sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 68.3, near its 2026 YTD high. This suggests momentum, with 13.7% 2026 YTD return, but proximity to a potential breakout level warrants monitoring.

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MPC chart

MPC  |  Marathon Petroleum Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $368.83  |  % Realized: +123.34%  |  RSI: 73.1  |  % above MA200: +55.0%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Marathon Petroleum Corp is an energy company that refines, markets, and transports petroleum products. Investors should care because its performance is tied to energy demand and refining margins, impacting its profitability and stock performance.

Marathon Petroleum Corp shows strong technical momentum with RSI(14) at 73.1 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 123.3% YTD, indicating potential for further breakout.

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PSX  |  Phillips 66  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $244.01  |  % Realized: +86.88%  |  RSI: 73.1  |  % above MA200: +43.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Phillips 66 is a diversified energy company with refining, midstream, and chemicals businesses. Investors should care about its refining margins, pipeline throughput, and chemicals demand, which drive its profitability and cash flow generation.

Phillips 66's RSI is 73.1, indicating strong momentum. With price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 and 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it shows a sustained uptrend and potential breakout, suggesting continued momentum.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Utilities (3), Real Estate (1), Industrials (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
NRGNRG Energy IncUtilities$111.12-33.12%2026-08-2837.5-24.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
PPLPPL CorpUtilities$34.20-2.59%2026-08-2834.9-5.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EQREquity Residential Properties TrustReal Estate$63.66-7.74%2026-08-1721.2β€”β€”
HUBBHubbell IncIndustrials$459.66-0.73%2026-08-2837.0-5.3%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CMSCMS Energy CorporationUtilities$68.21-3.14%2026-08-2831.3-7.4%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
NRG chart

NRG  |  NRG Energy Inc  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $111.12  |  % Realized: -33.12%  |  RSI: 37.5  |  % above MA200: -24.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

NRG Energy Inc is a leading retail electricity provider and wholesale energy generator. Investors should care because its performance is tied to energy demand, wholesale power prices, and competitive positioning in deregulated markets.

NRG is testing major support with a 37.5 RSI and bearish MA alignment (price < $85.41 MA20 < $86.92 MA50 < $103.83 MA200), indicating a sustained downtrend and potential further downside, with a -33.1% 2026 YTD return.

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PPL chart

PPL  |  PPL Corp  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $34.20  |  % Realized: -2.59%  |  RSI: 34.9  |  % above MA200: -5.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

PPL Corp is a utility company that generates and distributes electricity. Investors should care because its stable cash flows and dividend yield can provide a defensive position in a portfolio, but its growth prospects may be limited due to regulatory environments.

PPL Corp's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 34.9 indicating oversold conditions and a sustained downtrend as price ($33.90) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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EQR chart

EQR  |  Equity Residential Properties Trust  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $63.66  |  % Realized: -7.74%  |  RSI: 21.2  |  % above MA200: β€”  |  Trend: β€”

Equity Residential Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates apartment properties, providing rental housing. Investors care about its performance as it reflects demand for rental housing and the company's ability to generate income.

The stock's RSI(14) is 21.2, indicating oversold conditions. It's 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, and has returned -7.7% YTD in 2026, suggesting a warning sign. MA data is incomplete, limiting further technical analysis.

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HUBB chart

HUBB  |  Hubbell Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $459.66  |  % Realized: -0.73%  |  RSI: 37.0  |  % above MA200: -5.3%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Hubbell Inc designs and manufactures electrical and electronic products for various markets, including utility, construction, and industrial sectors. Investors should care about its performance as it indicates demand trends in these sectors.

Hubbell Inc's RSI is 37.0, indicating potential oversold conditions. The stock is below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing mixed signals, and is at its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, with a -0.7% 2026 YTD return.

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CMS chart

CMS  |  CMS Energy Corporation  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $68.21  |  % Realized: -3.14%  |  RSI: 31.3  |  % above MA200: -7.4%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

CMS Energy Corporation is an energy company that provides natural gas and electricity to customers. Investors should care because its performance is tied to energy demand and regulatory environments, impacting its revenue and profitability.

CMS is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low with an RSI(14) of 31.3, indicating oversold conditions, and a bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), suggesting a sustained downtrend, potentially a warning sign.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are currently trading near their year-to-date (YTD) extremes for 2026. Specifically, MSFT, PLTR, ADP, MPC, and PSX are at their YTD highs, while NRG, PPL, EQR, HUBB, and CMS are at their YTD lows. This indicates that these stocks have either reached new highs or lows since the beginning of 2026 and are not far from these extremes.

The stocks near their YTD highs are a mix of technology (MSFT, PLTR, ADP) and energy (MPC, PSX) companies, suggesting strong performance in these sectors. Conversely, the stocks near their YTD lows are primarily from the utilities (NRG, CMS, PPL) and real estate (EQR) sectors, and industrials (HUBB), indicating potential challenges or negative sentiment in these areas.

Investors should monitor market conditions, sector trends, and company-specific news for these stocks to understand the drivers behind their current price levels. Watching how these stocks move relative to their 2026 extremes can provide insights into broader market sentiment and potential future trends.


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 βˆ’ 1) Γ— 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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