07/21/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Jul 17, 2026
U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with technology-led weakness weighing on the broader benchmarks while select defensive and energy-related areas held up better. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 2.30%, and the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) slipped 0.79%, pressured by a 3.14% drop in Technology (XLK). In contrast, Energy (XLE), Real Estate (XLRE), Dividend Equity (SCHD), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Financials (XLF) posted gains, suggesting a rotation away from growth and into more value-oriented or defensive segments. Stock-specific momentum remained strong in selected global and U.S. names, led by Okta (OKTA), Bayer (BAYRY), Valero Energy (VLO), Marathon Petroleum (MPS), Oversea-Chinese Banking (OVCHY), and Asics (ASCCY), highlighting continued strength across energy, financials, technology security, and international consumer names.
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| Ticker | Name | VE Rating | Last Week End Date | Last Week End Price | Weekly Change |
| QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 5 | 7/13/2026 | 293.06 | -2.30% |
| SCHD | Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 2 | 7/13/2026 | 32.56 | 1.07% |
| SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 4 | 7/13/2026 | 88.18 | -0.79% |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF | 3 | 7/13/2026 | 296.18 | 0.01% |
| XLB | State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1 | 7/13/2026 | 50.58 | -0.10% |
| XLC | State Street Com Svc Sel Sec SPDR ETF | 2 | 7/13/2026 | 111.59 | -0.84% |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 3 | 7/13/2026 | 56.74 | 1.66% |
| XLF | State Street Financial Sel Sec SPDR ETF | 2 | 7/13/2026 | 56.07 | 0.34% |
| XLI | State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 3 | 7/13/2026 | 180.37 | -0.53% |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 5 | 7/13/2026 | 181.28 | -3.14% |
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples Sel Sect SPDR ETF | 1 | 7/13/2026 | 84.59 | 0.71% |
| XLRE | State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2 | 7/13/2026 | 44.7 | 1.61% |
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1 | 7/13/2026 | 45.72 | -1.20% |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 3 | 7/13/2026 | 161.41 | -0.20% |
| XLY | State Street Consumer Disc Sel Sect SPDR ETF | 1 | 7/13/2026 | 116.04 | -0.52% |
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| Ticker | Name | VE Rating | Last Close Price | Price 30 Days Ago | Monthly Difference |
| BAYRY | Bayer AG | 4 | 13.8 | 10.81 | 27.66% |
| ASCCY | Asics ADR | 5 | 30.41 | 26.51 | 14.71% |
| OVCHY | Oversea Chinese Banking ADR | 5 | 44.36 | 38.65 | 14.77% |
| Ticker | Name | VE Rating | Last Close Price | Price 30 Days Ago | Monthly Difference |
| VLO | Valero Energy Corp | 5 | 309.65 | 243.78 | 27.02% |
| OKTA | Okta Inc | 4 | 149.35 | 115.94 | 28.82% |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | 5 | 312.6 | 247.29 | 26.41% |
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