WEEKLY MARKET WRAP: Stocks Pause as Healthcare Surges & Consumer Names Struggle
Albemarle shines ✨ while Endava sinks ⬇️ — here’s everything that moved the markets this week.
The week ended Nov. 14, 2025, delivered a mixed performance across the US markets. Stocks were largely flat , but underneath that calm surface was a story of clear winners, big losers, and shifting sector sentiment.
Let’s break the week down
Overall Market Performance — A Quiet Week, but Not for Everyone
The Morningstar US Market Index slipped slightly by -0.09%, signaling a broadly quiet week for equities. The major indices moved in different directions:
• The S&P 500 inched up +0.08%
• The Nasdaq dropped -0.45%
But individual sectors told a more dramatic story…
Sectors: Healthcare Leads, Cyclicals Lag
Some sectors rose strongly, while others struggled badly:
⭐ Top Gainers
Healthcare was the star of the week, jumping +3.6% — the strongest performance of all sectors.
Energy followed closely with a +2.53% gain, supported by rising oil prices.
Worst Performers
Consumer cyclicals dropped -2.6%, showing weakness in retail and discretionary spending.
Communication services also slipped -1.45%, weighed down by mixed tech sentiment.
Market by Size & Style
The week’s movement varied depending on company size:
• Large-cap stocks: up +0.20%
• Mid-caps: down -0.85%
• Small-caps: down -1.23%
In terms of investment style:
• Growth stocks: fell -0.79%
• Blend stocks: fell -0.84%
• Value stocks: rose +0.79%
Value investors had the advantage this week!
️ Other Key Market Indicators
• 10-year Treasury yield rose slightly to 4.14%
• 2-year Treasury yield climbed to 3.62%
• Crude oil (WTI) edged up to $59.91 per barrel
• Gold prices surged +2.29% to $4,086.50, signaling safe-haven demand
Top 5 Stock Gainers of the Week
These companies delivered the biggest positive surprises:
TreeHouse Foods (THS) — +25.25%
The week’s biggest winner! Despite long-term weakness, the stock rallied strongly and now trades slightly above its fair value.
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) — +18.97%
Bounced back after months of declines. Still undervalued by about 16%, according to analysts.
Albemarle (ALB) — +18.48%
A major lithium producer making a big comeback — now up over 40% in the last three months. Still trading at a deep 42% discount to fair value.
⭐ Sealed Air (SEE) — +18.09%
Packaging giant continues its rally, helped by demand recovery. Still undervalued by 13%.
⭐ Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM) — +14.42%
Volatile but recovered sharply. Still down majorly over the year, yet trades at a 7% discount.
⬇️ Top 5 Stock Losers of the Week
These stocks struggled the most:
Endava (DAVA) — -29.46%
The biggest loser. Now down over 76% in the last 12 months. Yet surprisingly, analysts say it’s still a 5-star stock, trading at a 52% discount. High risk, high potential.
Cogent Communications (CCOI) — -25.29%
Another sharp drop, now deeply undervalued at a 59% discount.
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) — -24.05%
Volatile swings continue. Despite this weekly drop, it’s up massively (88%) over three months. But now trades above fair value.
⭐ Bloom Energy (BE) — -17.25%
Even after a huge 661% rally this year, the stock pulled back. It still trades far above analyst fair value — a 166% premium.
⭐ Monday.com (MNDY) — -15.50%
Growth slowdown continues. Still, analysts believe the stock remains heavily discounted (33% below fair value).
Major Economic & Earnings Events to Watch Next Week
These reports could move markets:
Tuesday, Nov 18
• Industrial Production
• Capacity Utilization
• Earnings: Baidu, Home Depot
Wednesday, Nov 19
• New Residential Construction
• Earnings: Target, Lowe’s, Nvidia
Thursday, Nov 20
• Philadelphia Fed Index
• Existing Home Sales
• Leading Indicators
• Earnings: Walmart
Expect volatility — especially with retail giants and Nvidia reporting. ⚡
Summary
This week the market looked calm from afar, but underneath were clear shifts:
✨ Healthcare and energy carried the week
Consumer stocks and tech communications dragged
Large-caps and value stocks outperformed
Albemarle led gainers
⬇️ Endava led losers
Gold surged as investors sought safety
Albemarle shines ✨ while Endava sinks ⬇️ — here’s everything that moved the markets this week.
The week ended Nov. 14, 2025, delivered a mixed performance across the US markets. Stocks were largely flat , but underneath that calm surface was a story of clear winners, big losers, and shifting sector sentiment.
Let’s break the week down
Overall Market Performance — A Quiet Week, but Not for Everyone
The Morningstar US Market Index slipped slightly by -0.09%, signaling a broadly quiet week for equities. The major indices moved in different directions:
• The S&P 500 inched up +0.08%
• The Nasdaq dropped -0.45%
But individual sectors told a more dramatic story…
Sectors: Healthcare Leads, Cyclicals Lag
Some sectors rose strongly, while others struggled badly:
⭐ Top Gainers
Healthcare was the star of the week, jumping +3.6% — the strongest performance of all sectors.
Energy followed closely with a +2.53% gain, supported by rising oil prices.
Worst Performers
Consumer cyclicals dropped -2.6%, showing weakness in retail and discretionary spending.
Communication services also slipped -1.45%, weighed down by mixed tech sentiment.
Market by Size & Style
The week’s movement varied depending on company size:
• Large-cap stocks: up +0.20%
• Mid-caps: down -0.85%
• Small-caps: down -1.23%
In terms of investment style:
• Growth stocks: fell -0.79%
• Blend stocks: fell -0.84%
• Value stocks: rose +0.79%
Value investors had the advantage this week!
️ Other Key Market Indicators
• 10-year Treasury yield rose slightly to 4.14%
• 2-year Treasury yield climbed to 3.62%
• Crude oil (WTI) edged up to $59.91 per barrel
• Gold prices surged +2.29% to $4,086.50, signaling safe-haven demand
Top 5 Stock Gainers of the Week
These companies delivered the biggest positive surprises:
TreeHouse Foods (THS) — +25.25%
The week’s biggest winner! Despite long-term weakness, the stock rallied strongly and now trades slightly above its fair value.
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) — +18.97%
Bounced back after months of declines. Still undervalued by about 16%, according to analysts.
Albemarle (ALB) — +18.48%
A major lithium producer making a big comeback — now up over 40% in the last three months. Still trading at a deep 42% discount to fair value.
⭐ Sealed Air (SEE) — +18.09%
Packaging giant continues its rally, helped by demand recovery. Still undervalued by 13%.
⭐ Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM) — +14.42%
Volatile but recovered sharply. Still down majorly over the year, yet trades at a 7% discount.
⬇️ Top 5 Stock Losers of the Week
These stocks struggled the most:
Endava (DAVA) — -29.46%
The biggest loser. Now down over 76% in the last 12 months. Yet surprisingly, analysts say it’s still a 5-star stock, trading at a 52% discount. High risk, high potential.
Cogent Communications (CCOI) — -25.29%
Another sharp drop, now deeply undervalued at a 59% discount.
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) — -24.05%
Volatile swings continue. Despite this weekly drop, it’s up massively (88%) over three months. But now trades above fair value.
⭐ Bloom Energy (BE) — -17.25%
Even after a huge 661% rally this year, the stock pulled back. It still trades far above analyst fair value — a 166% premium.
⭐ Monday.com (MNDY) — -15.50%
Growth slowdown continues. Still, analysts believe the stock remains heavily discounted (33% below fair value).
Major Economic & Earnings Events to Watch Next Week
These reports could move markets:
Tuesday, Nov 18
• Industrial Production
• Capacity Utilization
• Earnings: Baidu, Home Depot
Wednesday, Nov 19
• New Residential Construction
• Earnings: Target, Lowe’s, Nvidia
Thursday, Nov 20
• Philadelphia Fed Index
• Existing Home Sales
• Leading Indicators
• Earnings: Walmart
Expect volatility — especially with retail giants and Nvidia reporting. ⚡
Summary
This week the market looked calm from afar, but underneath were clear shifts:
✨ Healthcare and energy carried the week
Consumer stocks and tech communications dragged
Large-caps and value stocks outperformed
Albemarle led gainers
⬇️ Endava led losers
Gold surged as investors sought safety