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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

MLM vs SPY — which is stronger right now?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): MLM quality 100/100 vs SPY 100/100; engine WAIT vs LONG. The comparison below is computed, dated, and auditable — not an opinion.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
MLM (Martin Marietta)SPY (SPDR S&P 500)
Market / sectorus · Materialsus · ETF
Price$528.59$766.08
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalWAIT · 48 bars · uPnL +0.0%LONG · 306 bars · uPnL +27.9%
Total return-8.3%+27.9%

Thesis-break template (Materials)

commodity below break-even for over a quarter; postponed capex; environmental cost step-ups; contracts renewing lower

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