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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 ...

Here is how Hecla Mining (HL) and Paladin Energy (PALAF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is a stock that can certainly ...

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As the Q1 earnings season gets into full gear, 8 materials stocks belonging to the S&P 500 Materials Sector (NYSEARCA:XLB) reported quarterly results this week. XLB, or Materials Sector ETF fell 4.3% ...