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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 implementing the strategy is not as simple as it sounds.

History has some good news for investors concerned about the S&P 500's sluggish start.

Newmont shares trade lower despite beating Q4 EPS and revenue estimates, as investors assess 2026 production guidance and all-in sustaining cost outlook.

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.

Launched on December 16, 1998, the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.