Chart of the Day - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

🏆 Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Rachel Dashiell (@RachelDashCS).
 

• The Energy Sector ($XLE) closed at new 52-week highs today, and new 3-month highs relative to the S&P 500.  
   
• $XLE has quietly emerged as the top-performing sector over the past three months and is now leading year-to-date. 
   
• While $XLE remains roughly -5% below its 2014 all-time highs, Rachel notes this long-anticipated move may finally have staying power, with both price and relative strength breaking out in unison. 

The Takeaway: Energy’s ability to lead on a relative basis while pushing to new highs points to a structurally improving trend, even with long-term resistance still overhead.