The chart on this little-known natural gas stock points to even more gains ahead
Published on 08/04/2026 02:52 PM
The chart on this little-known natural gas stock points to even more gains aheadEnergy leads 2026 with 36% gain, materials rise 10.5%, technology falls over 7%, analyst expects energy rally to continue despite Middle East war risksBy CNBC Pro | Todd Gordon April 8, 2026, 2:52:29 PM IST (Published)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%.Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access MembershipPriority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18's flagship events Interaction with CNBC-TV18's journalists Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis Curated lifestyle privileges & offers