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This analysis covers the May 1, 2026, U.S. equity market session, where the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) returned 2.6% to outperform 9 of 11 S&P 500 sectors. The broad market rally was driven by better-than-expected corporate earnings, cooling core inflation data, and robust first-quarter
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) Leads Defensive Sector Gains Amid Broad May 1 Equities Rally - Revenue Surprise History
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