Small-cap materials stocks ranked by quant ratings after earnings season

As earnings season winds down, investors are shifting focus to updated quant ratings following the latest wave of corporate results. The scores offer a snapshot of how companies rank across key factors such as valuation, growth, profitability, momentum, and estimate revisions after reporting quarterly performance....

The State Street Global Advisors Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLB ) meanwhile, has climbed about 10% year to date, leading sector gains even as broader markets remain volatile.