The basic materials sector encompasses companies that manufacture chemicals, building materials, and paper products. This sector is also engaged in commodities exploration and processing. According to ...

For those looking to find strong Basic Materials stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Buenaventura (BVN) one of those stocks right now? By ...

Linde, Newmont, and Freeport-McMoRan are top XLB holdings, each positioned for earnings growth and strong free cash flow. Energy sector faces headwinds from a projected oil surplus, with little ...

The Morningstar US Basic Materials Index underperformed the broader market during the fourth quarter of 2023. The index was up 10.4% during the quarter, but that rally was 110 basis points below the ...

The Morningstar US Basic Materials Index rose 3.9% quarter to date, far outperforming the broader market, which declined. However, we see opportunities, with nearly 60% of the stocks trading in 5- or ...

Investors interested in Basic Materials stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has Blachem (BCPC) been one of those stocks this year? A quick glance at the ...

Can wood replace steel in a 70-story skyscraper? Architects and biochemists at Cambridge think so. Meanwhile at MIT, rethinking cement is cutting... In a head-spinning step, a handful of researchers ...

Two ways to express a view on a stock or a given industry in the financial markets are to buy it (long) or sell it (short). However, investors can gain leverage in these bets to amplify their returns ...

The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0243 ET – Tata Steel is likely focusing on cost reductions, Axis ...