Has Newmont (NEM) Outpaced Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?

The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Newmont Corporation (NEM) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Basic Materials peers, we might be able to answer that question.Newmont Corporation is a member of the Basic Materials sector. This group includes 238 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #9. The Zacks Secto ...