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flag The S&P 500 opened 2026 flat, with energy and materials surging on oil prices and AI demand, signaling active stock picking may outperform passive investing.

flag The S&P 500 opened 2026 in a narrow trading range, mirroring past sluggish starts like 2005 and 2006, which typically ended in gains despite early stagnation. flag While the broad index remains flat, energy and materials sectors have surged, fueled by rising oil prices, AI-driven data center demand, and geopolitical tensions, with some stocks jumping over 150%. flag This divergence suggests active stock picking may outperform passive index investing this year.

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