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title: "Ten top-rated materials stocks as pricing power offers an inflation buffer"
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description: "Wells Fargo analyst Ian Mikkelsen highlights materials stocks with strong pricing power as an inflation buffer, noting their historical ability to offset cost pressures. Seeking Alpha's Quant Ratings identify top picks including Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Myers Industries (MYE), and Nucor (NUE). These companies are favored for diversified exposure and resilience against volatility, though elevated borrowing costs remain a risk."
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# Ten top-rated materials stocks as pricing power offers an inflation buffer

Materials stocks could offer investors some protection against persistent inflation, particularly as companies with strong pricing power have historically been able to pass higher costs on to customers. According to Ian Mikkelsen, Equity Sector Analyst for Energy & Materials at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, the materials sector has demonstrated...

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