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Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 13:33 EST — The market has closed. U.S. basic materials stocks ended last week on a strong note. The sector reopens Monday with renewed focus on critical minerals, following news of a U.S. government-backed rare earths agreement that emerged over the weekend. This matters now because materials have become a key barometer for two tough-to-value…
25 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks: Gold’s record run and copper wobble put XLB in focus for Tuesday

Basic materials stocks: Gold’s record run and copper wobble put XLB in focus for Tuesday

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 14:02 EST — The market has closed. Basic materials stocks reopen Tuesday in the U.S. with a mixed picture, after gold and silver hit record highs on safe-haven buying sparked by President Donald Trump’s newest tariff threat related to Greenland. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ended last week down 0.57% at $48.68. U.S.…
19 January 2026
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  • Warren Buffett Shifts from Bonds to U.S. Stocks Amid Market Fear
    January 25, 2026, 5:05 PM EST. Warren Buffett is moving his investments from government bonds to American stocks, citing long-term faith in the strength of U.S. companies. Writing in 2008 during widespread market anxiety, Buffett emphasized his core philosophy: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful." Despite short-term economic turmoil and high unemployment risks, he views current market fear as a buying opportunity. Buffett warns against investing in weak or highly leveraged businesses but remains confident in the resilience and future growth of the broader U.S. market. He advises investors not to wait for full economic recovery before investing, signaling potential significant stock market gains ahead.
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