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After Brutal Q1, Q2 Gives Ray of Hope: 5 Must-Buys

Even though markets went into a coronavirus-led freefall in the first quarter, there is glimmer of hope in the second quarter for investors, if history is any guide.

6 Top S&P 500 Stocks That Surged Despite Worst-Ever Q1

We narrowed down our search to six S&P 500 stocks that have generated double-digit return in first-quarter 2020 with a favorable Zacks Rank and strong growth potential.

We narrowed down our search to six S&...

AWS 4/1: No Foolin': ADP Report Better than Expected

The ADP headline number came out much better than expected at -27K private sector payroll totals; expectations were for -125K.

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PFP 4/1: Stocks Down for the Month, but Well Off Their Lows

The market is forward looking. So every piece of good news we see in areas that were ahead of us in the outbreak presents a positive sign.

The market is forward looking. So every piece ...

Healthcare ETFs Gain on Rising Demand for COVID-19 Tests

Considering the growing demand for testing kits, the FDA has allowed certain certified laboratories to begin developing validated coronavirus diagnostics on a priority basis.

Considering the growing demand for testing kits, the ...

Booze Taking the Edge Off Coronavirus

Alcohol has been taking the edge off during these anxiety-ridden times. Booze sales are flying this month, and online delivery services are a primary catalyst.

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Stock Market Reports for American Tower, Equinix & Deere

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including AMT, EQIX and DE.

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 ...

Oil at $20 a Barrel: Who Wins, Who Loses & Who Survives?

The price plunge has wreaked havoc on the industry claiming thousands of jobs, pushing the debt-heavy companies toward default and causing a steep drop in stock prices.

The price plunge has wreaked havoc on the ...

New Strong Buy Stocks for March 31st

This provider of electrical construction services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5% over the last 60 days.

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Featured Zacks Rank Stocks

Learn to Profit from the Zacks Rank

Bull of the Day

1-800-FLOWERS (FLWS)

An earnings beat and raised guidance is always a winning combination.

Bear of the Day

Crocs (CROX)

Weak guidance and coronavirus-related panic has battered this retail stock.

Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers for Apr 1, 2020 Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers for 04/01/20

Value
Growth
Momentum
VGM
Income

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
Transportad...	TGS	4.60	+10.31%
Cracker Bar...	CBRL	83.22	+8.64%
First Weste...	MYFW	14.14	+5.84%
Rocky Brand...	RCKY	19.35	+5.56%
PEUGEOT SA	PUGOY	13.50	+4.41%

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
FORTERRA IN...	FRTA	5.98	+21.05%
Cracker Bar...	CBRL	83.22	+8.64%
Vista Outdo...	VSTO	8.80	+8.11%
Rocky Brand...	RCKY	19.35	+5.56%
Spartan Mot...	SPAR	12.91	+5.47%

Company	Symbol	Price	%Chg
Transportad...	TGS	4.60	+10.31%
Cracker Bar...	CBRL	83.22	+8.64%
Houlihan Lo...	HLI	52.12	+8.63%
Consolidate...	CTO	45.33	+6.94%
Phibro Anim...	PAHC	24.17	+6.76%

Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers8/17

The Zacks #1 Rank List is the best place to start your stock search each morning. It's made up of the top 5% of stocks with the most potential. Each weekday, you can quickly see the Zacks #1 Rank Top Movers from Value to Growth, Momentum and Income, even VGM Score.

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Full Zacks #1 Rank List9/17

You can see the full Zacks #1 Rank List or narrow it down to Zacks Rank #1 Stocks with a Value, Growth, Momentum or Income Style Score of A or B. Plus, you can see the Zacks Rank #1 Stocks with a VGM of A or B. You can also sort the list with criteria you choose, view Additions and Deletions by day, and Performance.

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Zacks #1 Rank Additions

Company (Symbol)	Report
Eli Lilly and Compan... (LLY)	ANALYST REPORT
Evergy Inc. (EVRG)	ANALYST REPORT
Hitachi Ltd. (HTHIY)	Quantitative Report
Gladstone Investment... (GAIN)	Quantitative Report
Celldex Therapeutics... (CLDX)	ANALYST REPORT

Investment Ideas

Stocks

Forget S&P 500's Worst-Ever Q1: 5 Stocks Not to Fool You in Q2

by Sanghamitra Saha

Chemical Industry Leads the World in Fight Against Coronavirus

by Anindya Barman

Top Stock Trades to Beat Coronavirus Blues in April

by Tirthankar Chakraborty

Automotive E-Commerce to Rev Up Amid Coronavirus: Stocks in Focus

Coronavirus-Led Lockdown Aids These 5 E-Commerce Stocks

After a Brutal Q1, Q2 Gives a Ray of Hope: 5 Must Buys

5 Retail Picks for a Dose of Confidence Amid Coronavirus-Crisis

6 Top S&P 500 Stocks That Have Surged Despite Worst-Ever Q1

Why Clorox (CLX) Stock is a Long-Term Buy Far Beyond the Coronavirus

Microsoft Shines Bright in Coronavirus Gloom

Booze Takes The Edge Off The Coronavirus

6 Defensive Stocks Worth Buying as Coronavirus Cases Rise

ETFs

Top & Flop ETF Zones of Q1

The first quarter was marked by immense volatility for the U.S. stock market, which rose to a record high in mid-February and then slid to a bear market in less than a month.

Time to Buy Top-Ranked Intermediate Treasury ETFs?

ETFs at Risk as US Consumer Sentiment Hits Near 3.5-Year Low

Will China ETFs Gain on New Round of Monetary Easing?

Mutual Funds

Which Communications Fund to Buy: SLMCX or FBMPX?

The communications industry is at the forefront for gains as people around the world reach out to each other more digitally amid the lockdown.

3 Thrivent Mutual Funds to Grab Today

3 Utilities Funds to Ride Out the Pandemic

3 Best Hartford Funds for Decent Returns

Options

Equities Rally, but the VIX Remains High

Factors other than fear can often keep implied volatilities higher than you might guess.

Know Your Options, Personal Story Edition

Coronavirus Causes a Volatility Spike. Time to Sell Options?

Trading Options on Takeover Deals

Earnings Analysis

More Analysis

Has the Market Bottomed Already?

Earnings Preview

by Sheraz Mian

We will discuss below whether the market has bottomed already or not, but this week's record-setting rebound has reemphasized the importance of staying invested to participate in rallies...

Earnings Estimates Falling Sharply

Earnings Headlines

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FactSet (FDS) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Lags Revenues

BlackBerry (BB) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Sinopec's Q4 Earnings Surge, Natural Gas Production Expands

Conagra's (CAG) Shares Rise Despite Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss

Reported Earnings Surprises

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Positive
Negative

Symbol	Time	Expected	Reported	%Surprise
MITO	07:53	-0.04	0.12	+400.00
JFIN	06:08	0.06	0.08	+33.33
UNF	08:08	1.66	1.82	+9.64

EPS Positive Surprises for Apr 1, 2020

Symbol	Time	Expected	Reported	%Surprise
LW	08:36	0.92	0.77	-16.30
CLGN	07:20	-0.13	-0.88	-576.92

EPS Negative Surprises for Apr 1, 2020

Upcoming Earnings ESP

Symbol	ESP	Most Accurate Estimate	Consensus Estimate
STZ	3.72%	1.68	1.62
WBA	2.08%	1.48	1.45
KMX	0.77%	1.13	1.12
SMMT	9.09%	-0.10	-0.11

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Exp World Holdings (EXPI) and Columbia Sportswear (COLM): 3/31/2020

Learn more about the Bull and Bear of the day go to https://www.zacks.com/bull Exp World: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/845678/bull-of-the-day-exp-world-expi Columbia Sportswear: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/845677/bear-of-the-day-columbia-sportswear-colm

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eBay (EBAY) and Cinemark Holdings (CNK): 3/30/2020 Bull & Bear

Learn more about the Bull and Bear of the day go to https://www.zacks.com/bull eBay: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/839327/bull-of-the-day-ebay-ebay Cinemark Holdings: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/839345/bear-of-the-day-cinemark-holdings-cnk

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Clorox (CLX) and Darden Restaurants (DRI): 3/26/2020 Bull & Bear

Learn more about the Bull and Bear of the day go to https://www.zacks.com/bull Clorox: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/834882/bull-of-the-day-clorox-clx Darden Restaurants: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/834892/bear-of-the-day-darden-restaurants-dri

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