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Are basic materials stocks lagging Albemarle (ALB) this year?

For those looking to find strong Basic Materials stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Albemarle (ALB) one of those stocks right now? By ...

S&P/TSX composite rises on energy, basic materials stocks while U.S. markets fall

TORONTO - Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday, as gains in the basic materials and energy sectors offset losses in technology, while U.S. markets lost ground.