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Energy leads 2026 with 36% gain, materials rise 10.5%, technology falls over 7%, analyst expects energy rally to continue despite Middle East war risks
Energy (XLE) is the winning sector in 2026 with a year-to-date return of 36%, materials (XLB) is in second place at 10.5%, while technology (XLK) falls more than 7%. Only two sectors are performing worse than technology — consumer discretionary and financials. If you look back one year, energy is still in the lead with a 12-month return of 59%, compared to technology at 49%.
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