The S&P 500 had a rough start to 2025, sinking 6.53% over the first quarter, but not every sector suffered the same fate.
While energy stocks lit up the leaderboard with a scorching 9.31% gain, consumer discretionary and technology stocks took a beating, plunging 14.23% and 13.1%, respectively.
Energy's Power Play
The biggest energy players, Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM), delivered solid performances as well, gaining 15.34% and 10.57%, respectively.
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Consumer Discretionary's Divide
Tech's Tough Quarter—But Some Shined
What's Next?
With the second quarter underway, investors will be watching if Energy can keep its momentum or if beaten-down sectors like Tech and Consumer Discretionary stage a comeback.
For now, it’s clear: Energy stocks ruled the first quarter, while Tech and Discretionary stocks got left in the dust.
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