MATERIALS (XLB)
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XLB Stock Predictions, Articles, and MATERIALS News
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.
First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come
Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.
The High Risk of ‘Safe Havens’
"Safe havens" such as bonds, gold and defensive stocks are lagging higher-risk investments in this selloff. What does this say about the market outlook?
Large-Cap Tech Stocks: The New Defensives?
Large-cap technology stocks such as Apple and Intel have been a shelter from the recent market downturn. Is this a blip or the beginning of a lasting shift?
What the Spike in Bond Yields Means for the Stock Market
U.S. Treasury yields have spiked, leading to some important shifts in the market. What can investors expect from stocks if bonds have entered a bear market?
Is Global Growth Really Back on Track?
The rotation toward cyclical stocks would indicate that the global growth outlook is improving, but that's not the case. How long can cyclicals outpace defensive stocks if global growth continues to slow?
6 Stock Charts You Need to Watch in May
Here are the stock charts to watch for trading opportunities in May, as well as a few that can provide insight into the health of the broader market.
What Materials Stocks Reveal About the Rest of the Market
The Materials ETF (XLB) is approaching a 52-week high. Find out what the sector's next moves will reveal about market leadership and the outlook for economic growth.
Friends of the Trend: 3 ETFs, 3 Stocks
Materials, homebuilder and tech ETFs are all in favor right now -- as are a few of their component stocks. Here's a look.
