These 3 Sectors Are Crushing Tech in 2026. Time to Invest?

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.

The Motley Fool • Feb 20, 2026

FXR: Sophisticated Strategy With A High Fee Lagging XLI, A Hold

FXR: Sophisticated Strategy With A High Fee Lagging XLI, A Hold

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

ETFs to Gain as Japan Pledges to Invest $36B in U.S. Projects

Japan's $36B U.S. investment targets energy, exports and minerals. ETFs like XLE could ride the industrial boost from this landmark pledge.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 19, 2026

Trump's America First Agenda Is Pushing Industrial ETFs like XLI To The Moon

The industrial sector doesn't make headlines like tech stocks do, but it's the machinery behind infrastructure spending, defense budgets, and manufacturing cycles.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI)?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 17, 2026

Undisruptable: How Dividend Stocks Became Market Leaders - And Why That Scares Me

Dividend stocks and defensive sectors have dramatically outperformed as investors flee AI-vulnerable and AI-spending industries, but valuations now appear stretched. Consumer staples and energy sectors trade at historically high forward P/E multiples, often exceeding the S&P 500, despite lower long-term earnings growth prospects. Materials and industrials have also become extended, with valuations reflecting significant future earnings already priced in, especially given AI infrastructure spending.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

Energy Leads This Year As Tech And Financials Fall Behind

Energy, basic materials, and defensive consumer stocks are in. Tech and financials are out.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

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

Industrials are our favorite sector now, says Manulife John Hancock's Matt Miskin

Matt Miskin, Manulife John Hancock Investments, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the investment mistakes to avoid, which are set to benefit from policy this year and much more.

CNBC Television • Jan 23, 2026

Global industrial stocks feel the benefit of the biggest hedge fund buying in ten years

Improved forecasts for global growth, a decent IP print and the rearmament in Europe are all encouraging hedge funds to overweight the industrial sector.

Market Watch • Jan 19, 2026