The average score in our large cap universe is 65.32. The average large cap score over the past four weeks is 65.58. For perspective, across all market caps, the average score 63.02 this week, and the average all-cap score over the past 13 weeks is 64.71.

The best large cap sector is industrial goods. Technology and financials also score above average. Services and basics score in line with the average score. Consumer goods, healthcare, and utilities score below average.

The following are the best and worst scoring large cap stocks in our universe.

The following chart shows historical average score over time.

The best large cap industry is semi ICs (SWKS, AVGO, TSM, MRVL). Healthcare plans (UNH, CI, HUM, ANTM), semi equipment & materials (CREE, AMAT, KLAC, LRCX), major chemicals (FMC, EMN, SHW, DOW, APD), and restaurants (DRI, QSR) are also top scoring.

In basics, buy major chemicals (FMC, EMN, SHW, DOW, APD), ag chemicals (DD, CF, AGU, MOS), and oil & gas refiners (VLO, HES, MRO). Auto parts (BWA, LEA, ALV), cigarettes (MO, RAI), and processed & packaged goods (CPB, CAG) score above average in consumer. The strongest scoring finance industries are money center banks (PNC, JPM, BNS, WFC), insurance brokers (AJG), and P&C insurers (ALL, ACGL, XL, HIG, CNA). Healthcare plans and medical instruments (SYK, BCR) are most attractive in healthcare. Every industrials group scores above the average universe score, led by diversified machinery (ITW, IR, FLS, DOV), farm & construction machinery (AGCO, CAT, DE), and aerospace/defense (BA, SPR, GD). In services, concentrate on restaurants, lodging (WYN, MAR), and rails (CSX, UNP, NSC, KSU). Focus on semi ICs, semi equipment & materials, and specialized semi (MCHP, XLNX, NVDA, LLTC) in technology.