Energy Leads S&P Sectors in January

Three of the smallest sectors in the S&P 500 delivered the index's strongest performance in January, while the two largest sectors weighed on returns. The broad market index gained modest ground last month, with the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up 0.6%, according to ETF Database.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

How I Use XLB As A Leading Indicator For S&P 500

Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF has outperformed all sectors with a 21% gain in the past quarter, signaling robust market momentum. XLB's strong, positive correlation (+0.71) with SPY, surpassing XLE's, highlights its value as a leading indicator of early-cycle industrial demand.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

Likely ETF Winners & Losers From Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern rattles the United States, lifting heating demand and natural gas prices as UNG stands out while airlines and consumers face headwinds.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 27, 2026

3 Basic Materials Funds to Buy as Cyclical Tailwinds Build

FSDPX, FKRCX and ACGGX stand out as materials funds as cyclical tailwinds, pricing power and commodity demand point to a stronger 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 14, 2026

Final Trades: Palo Alto Networks, Capital One, Idexx Labs and the XLB

CNBC's “Halftime Report” Investment Committee discuss their top stocks to watch for the second half of the day's trading session.

CNBC Television • Jan 7, 2026

Final Trades: Toast, Uber, the XLB and the XBI

The Investment Committee reveals the stocks they're watching as the market sets up for its next move.

CNBC Television • Dec 22, 2025

Should You Invest in the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 17, 2025

Buy And Hold Portfolio For Next 10 Years: Potential $5,500 Monthly Income

This article presents a diversified, fund-based portfolio targeting market-matching growth and a 6%+ income yield, with lower tech exposure than the S&P 500. The model portfolio, comprising 5 ETFs and 6 CEFs, emphasizes asset class diversification—spanning blue-chip dividends, tech, real estate, gold, materials, energy, and utilities. The portfolio presented uses ahands-off approach, and it is diversified among many asset classes to be able to withstand different economiccycles in the next 10 years.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025

Top-Ranked ETFs to Power Your Portfolio Higher

With market tailwinds building and optimism returning, these top-ranked ETFs can help investors capture momentum safely.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025

State Street Now Distributor for Select Sector SPDR ETFs

State Street Investment Management (SSIM) has been the investment advisor for the Select Sector SPDR ETFs since 1998. It will now take over the distribution and marketing for these funds.

ETF Trends • Dec 1, 2025