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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB): Materials Flash a Warning for Us All

The Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) is firing off a flare for stock and commodities investors alike. For traders, now's the time to short.

Weight of Evidence Points to Stocks Heading Lower

At the very least, the market has limited upside from here.

XLB: Materials Stocks Are Ripe for a Bear Trade

Materials stocks rebounded sharply in October, but overhead technical resistance is about to club the XLB on the head.

AA Stock – Alcoa Inc Might Have Just Hit Bottom

The price action in Alcoa Inc (AA) over the past couple of weeks shows some promising signs that at least a near-term bottom is. Play AA stock on the long side.

What the Dip in Commodity Stocks Means for the U.S. and China

The move to the downside for commodity stocks is a big problem for the broader economies of the U.S., China and Europe for a few reasons.

ETFs: 3 Ways to Play the Boom in Healthcare Stocks

Healthcare margins got a boost from the Affordable Healthcare Act. ETFs are your best shot at capturing the sector.

3 Sector SPDR Funds to Sell Now

Sector SPDR funds can have a place in certain portfolios, but one must tread wisely and keep an eye on them. Here are three SPDRs worth dumping now.

Beat the Market With These 9 Sector ETFs

Indexing doesn't have to mean just dumping your nest egg into an S&P 500 fund. The Select Sector SPDRs can help you add value by letting you go all in (or all out) of individual sectors.

What Do Utility and Energy Stocks Show About the Market?

Based on this divergence between those sectors that tend to do well during economic expansions and those that tend to under-perform -- namely utilities -- we anticipate more bullishness to come.

3 Best Funds for Tapping Basic Materials

With many of the best funds in the sector up more than 5% for the year, the basic materials sector is a leader in 2015 and that momentum may continue for the future.

3 ETF Charts Signaling Classic Late Cycle Behavior

The broader market are relatively flat so far this year, but a significant rotation into these ETFs suggests we are entering a new stage in the cycle.

The 3 Best Sectors to Buy for 2014

Here are three sectors to watch in the new year that may attract the most cash and boast the best stocks to buy in 2014.

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

For the Rally to Continue, These 3 Sectors Need to Rebound — and Soon

The broader market remains near record territory, but the XLF, XLU and XLP are making lower highs. Here's what that means for the rally's sustainability.

2 Options Trades to Play Steel’s Continued Comeback

A resurgence in emerging markets has brought basic materials from worst to first among sectors. Use these two options plays to ride steel's rally.

This Bull Is Likely to Keep Surprising Investors

The stock market's current exuberance cannot be ignored if you want to be successful.

Are SPDRs Truly Your Best Sector Bet?

SPDRs are usually investors' first choice for sector ETFs, but an equal-weighted approach has provided a better "pure play" -- and higher historical returns.

Key Breakout Attempt for U.S. Steel Corp. (X)

As U.S. Steel (X) continues to push up against its 200-day MA, it seems more and more likely to accelerate higher.

The Massive Repercussions of Rising Treasury Yields

The sharp rise in Treasury yields has led to massive disruptions in the stock market, blurring the lines between rate sensitivity and more sustainable, fundamental trends.