Stocks stumbled in 3Q, as the S&P 500 declined about 3.5% after gaining for three quarters in a row before that. The new bull market remains intact, but is wobbling from labor strife, high interest rates, and a (for now at least) deferred government shutdown. Year-to-date, the broad market index is up about 11.7%. Sector performance shifted in 3Q, as value-oriented groups such as Energy and Financial Services were leaders. The Technology sector dropped 3.0%, but remains up 34% year-to-date. The average stock in the broadly diversified Argus Fundamental Universe of Coverage declined 3.2% during the quarter, and the median stock fell 4.7%. The average BUY-rated stock dipped 2.3%, while the average HOLD-rated stock gave back 5.3%. Here are the 10-best (many from the Energy sector) and five-worst performers from the Argus Universe in 3Q23.