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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
2 Sectors Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Putting Their Money
02:30am, Saturday, 23'rd May 2026
Family offices poured more than $3 billion into tech, media, and telecom companies. But materials attracted the most capital—$4.8 billion.
The Sectors Quietly Winning While Investors Focus on Tech
02:28pm, Monday, 18'th May 2026
Even when one sector seems to be an obvious, can't-lose must-have, diversifying your portfolio is a smart-money move.
Europe's chemical makers catch a break as Iran war hits Asian rivals
01:02am, Tuesday, 12'th May 2026
Europe's embattled chemicals industry is getting an unexpected lift from the Iran war, as supply disruptions raise costs for Asian rivals and customers prioritise reliability over price.
Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security
09:19pm, Sunday, 03'rd May 2026
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to hold talks in Canberra on Monday with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, at which energy security and rare earths cooperation are likely to be
Embattled U.S. manufacturers show their metal, grow fourth month in a row despite Iran war
10:11am, Friday, 01'st May 2026
ISM shows strongest expansion since 2022 — but inflation is a big problem
Forget Geopolitics: Bet on Earnings Growth & Invest in These Sector ETFs
11:01am, Thursday, 30'th Apr 2026
Strong Q1 earnings momentum continues as S&P 500 firms beat estimates. Tech, Energy lead growth; full-year 2026 outlook stays robust.
XLB: Materials' Alpha Cools As The U.S.-Iran Conflict Presses On
05:42pm, Tuesday, 28'th Apr 2026
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF remains rated Hold, with valuation no longer compelling after a 20% gain since November 2025. XLB's P/E has risen to 19x, while its sector exposure is hig
Should You Invest in the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?
07:20am, Monday, 20'th Apr 2026
The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad seg
This Wall Street Veteran Says the Market Has Bottomed — Here's What He Thinks Comes Next
08:47am, Tuesday, 14'th Apr 2026
Whenever a market pro makes a bold call on television, it can be tempting to try to follow him to get a leg up over the crowd.
Buy The Dip: Best Stocks To Buy As Stagflation Fear Overshadows Growth Potential
04:30pm, Thursday, 26'th Mar 2026
For investors willing to take risk amid elevated stagflation fear, now can be a good time to buy high-quality stocks that have the potential to rebound quickly as market sentiment normalizes. These Qu
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSEARCA:XLB)
02:06am, Sunday, 15'th Mar 2026
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLB - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading on Friday. Investors acquired 247,446 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of 450%
Do More for Your Core: A Tactical Roadmap for Sector Investing
11:48am, Thursday, 26'th Feb 2026
Sector investing — it's a typical strategy for advisors if their clients are looking beyond broad market exposure by targeting a specific sector. The concept is fairly straightforward, but implement
The S&P 500 Is Stuck. What History Says Happens Next.
04:44am, Sunday, 22'nd Feb 2026
History has some good news for investors concerned about the S&P 500's sluggish start.
What's Going On With Newmont Shares On Friday?
12:36pm, Friday, 20'th Feb 2026
Newmont shares trade lower despite beating Q4 EPS and revenue estimates, as investors assess 2026 production guidance and all-in sustaining cost outlook.
These 3 Sectors Are Crushing Tech in 2026. Time to Invest?
11:15am, Friday, 20'th Feb 2026
Technology stocks have flatlined so far in 2026 due to artificial intelligence sector (AI) fatigue. Materials and industrial shares are rising on economic optimism and the AI infrastructure buildout.
