2026-01-13 12:20:25

Recently, there has been an interesting phenomenon — in the US stock market, the materials sector has quietly become a dark horse. Usually, everyone focuses on technology and finance, but this time the materials sector is the real winner. The S&P 500 Materials Index has already gained nearly 7% in January, making it the strongest performer.

Mining companies have taken the lead in this sector, driven by the rising prices of metals such as gold, silver, and copper. On Monday, the materials sector rose another 0.8%. If this increase holds, the index will hit a new high since October last year. By the way, the all-time high closing price is 616.97 points, set on October 18 last year. It now looks like it’s approaching that level again.

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TommyTeacher1

· 01-16 09:54

The material sector's recent rally is indeed interesting, but I still think we need to be cautious of risks. --- Gold, silver, and copper are all rising. The mining sector has been undervalued for a long time. --- Wait, is this another case of "discover a dark horse and start chasing high"? --- Is the high point of 616.97 about to be broken? I feel like this is just the beginning. --- Honestly, I am optimistic about materials, but entering now might be a bit late. Who knows how it will move next? --- Monday's 0.8% increase—does this momentum look stable? It feels like a correction might be coming. --- The rise of materials as a dark horse has actually been in the works for a while; everyone’s attention has just been focused on technology.

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ApeWithNoFear

· 01-16 09:31

The materials sector is rising, and this time it's definitely not a scam story. Hey, gold and silver are starting to stir again? I feel like this wave is due to inflation expectations returning. Is the 616.97 level going to break? That's interesting, the mining sector is really showing off this time. Wait, the materials sector is up 7%, how about tech stocks? Has the trend really changed? Damn, I've been brainwashed by tech all along, I didn't expect mining to actually win. Will copper prices go up and then fall again? Can we trust this kind of market? Damn it, I wish I had seen this analysis earlier, I missed out again.

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AllInDaddy

· 01-15 15:47

Gold has taken off, copper is also surging, the materials sector really didn't disappoint this time

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SadMoneyMeow

· 01-13 12:50

The materials sector is taking off, with gold, silver, and copper all dancing. The mining industry has really shown its strength this time. Wow, a 7% increase. Is it finally the materials sector's turn to shine? What about technology? Is 616.97 going to be broken? It feels like we're about to hit a new high again. These mining companies are really tough and low-key profit-makers. By the way, have you all jumped in? Is it still okay to buy now?

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-13 12:44

The materials sector is truly outstanding this time. Gold, silver, and copper are all rising, and mining companies are taking off directly.

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MissedTheBoat

· 01-13 12:41

Damn, the materials sector has been on a rally, and we definitely missed out. Gold, silver, and copper are surging fiercely, but unfortunately, I'm still hesitating over tech stocks. 616.97 is about to break, I really need to catch up this time. The materials sector is booming, and I'm still just watching from the sidelines. Feels like I'm about to miss another hot opportunity, my mood is a bit崩 (collapsed). Copper prices are so strong, mining companies are indeed stable. Why am I always so slow to react, so frustrating. A 7% increase, is this what we call a dark horse? Gold is taking off, and I'm still sitting on the bench.

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-13 12:28

Gold and silver are rising, and mining is truly attractive. Who was watching these before? --- Material sector up 7%? How come I just noticed now? Why didn't I do this earlier? --- 616.97, time to try again. The copper price trend is serious this time. --- Wait, are mining companies this strong? Why didn't anyone hype them before? --- 0.8% isn't much, but the key is whether there's enough momentum. --- Gold and silver rising together—what does this imply? --- A new high is imminent, but don't celebrate too early. Historical resistance levels are no joke. --- Interesting, tech and finance are sleeping, while materials are quietly taking off. --- Copper prices go up, profits follow—it's a straightforward logic. --- 616.97... this number is a bit magical. Can it be broken? --- Mining companies holding the banner—are cyclical stocks about to rebound? --- Material sector dark horse? I think it's an underestimated sleeping lion.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-13 12:23

Gold and silver are taking off, everyone must be asleep now.

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