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industrials

British  
/ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlz /

plural noun

  1. stocks, shares, and bonds of industrial enterprises

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Energy was the next-largest sector in the fund, with a 16.7% weight, followed by utilities at 13.3%, materials at about 11.1% and industrials at 8.6%, to round out the top five.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Groups that have led powerfully from the rolling recession trough have been among the weakest areas recently,” Wilson added, outlining sectors like automotives, semiconductors and industrials.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

For European equities, they remain constructive on capex-heavy industrials, tech and mining.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Nasdaq climbed 0.4%, the S&P 500 advanced 0.2%, and the Dow industrials fell 0.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Many leading industrials have believed and still believe that by the conservation and development of old ideas of paternalism and loyalty the trade-union stage of industrial development may be avoided.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by J.W. Robertson Scott

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