XOP (US): Consoldiation breakout?

The large triangle pattern is about to break to the upside. It's not one of our favourite patterns and we prefer to avoid long-exposure in stocks (regardless of sector) at the moment, but for those seeking long opportunities, the energy (-related) sectors are probably best. Also, selectively (!) base metals and pm-miners offer some opportunities, but you really have to go look at an individual level.

Personally we're not playing the XOP opportunity this time.