industrials

/ɪnˈdʌstriəlz/
noun
  1. Stocks or shares of companies that produce goods or services, especially in manufacturing, as opposed to financial or utility companies.
    • She bought shares in several industrials, including a steel manufacturer and a machinery company.
    • Many investors shifted their money from technology stocks to industrials this quarter.
    • The industrials sector performed well due to increased demand for construction materials.
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