The "S&P 500 stock price" has shown resilience amid rising crude oil prices, reflecting investor belief in corporate ability to manage input costs. Energy sector gains have partially offset broader market hesitations. While SP Plus has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? Applied Materials ( AMAT ) stock fell 3% in premarket trading on Friday after reporting a $600 million hit to fiscal 2026 revenue after the US expanded its restricted export list in a blow to sectors such as semiconductors, aircraft and medical equipment. The "S&P 500 stock price" outlook remains constructive, with chartists noting a symmetrical triangle pattern forming on the daily chart — often a precursor to breakout moves. Watch 5,100 resistance as a key technical trigger.