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Zacks' 7 Strongest Buys for May, 2026

See our "best of the best" short-term stocks. Hand-picked from 220 new Strong Buys, they could be the most profitable stocks you own over the next 90 days. Recent picks have climbed as much as +97.3% within 30 days. Our new recommendations may soar just as high.

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May Market View: From Fear to Froth

In just one month, the market has pulled a complete 180. Sentiment has shifted from fear to greed, and defensive put buying has shifted to record call volume levels.

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AI Stock Access: $1

Be among the Zacks members positioned to fully capitalize on the next phase of AI -- a transformative trend set to reshape the world.

Be among the Zacks members positioned to fully capitalize on the next phase of AI -- a transformative trend set to reshape the world.

3 Market Themes Driving Stocks Right Now: AI, Alt Energy & Commodities

AI, Alternative Energy and Commodity stocks are all leading this market as a confluence of economic developments drive growth and constrain supply.

AI, Alternative Energy and Commodity stocks are all leading this market as a confluence of economic developments drive growth and constrain supply.

Ready for Launch: Rocket Lab's Path to Profitability

With a massive $2 billion backlog and the Neutron rocket on the horizon, RKLB is positioning itself as the premier public alternative to SpaceX.

With a massive $2 billion backlog and the Neutron rocket on the horizon, RKLB is positioning itself as the premier public alternative to SpaceX.

Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for May 2026

Investors seeking both growth and income often turn to dividend stocks. Here are some strong choices to build wealth.

Investors seeking both growth and income often turn to dividend stocks. Here are some strong choices to build wealth.

Best Gold Stocks to Buy for May 2026

Gold stocks, or shares of companies involved in mining or streaming the precious metal, offer investors a way to participate indirectly in gold price booms.

Gold stocks, or shares of companies involved in mining or streaming the precious metal, offer investors a way to participate indirectly in gold price booms.

Best Biotech Stocks to Buy for May 2026

Biotech stocks are one of the most dynamic sectors in the market, combining scientific innovation with substantial financial opportunity. Here are some top current buys.

Biotech stocks are one of the most dynamic sectors in the market, combining scientific innovation with substantial financial opportunity. Here are some top current buys.

New Strong Buy Stocks for May 8th

This travel healthcare staffing company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 32.2% over the last 60 days.

This travel healthcare staffing company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase 32.2% over the last 60 days.

AWS 5/8: BLS Jobs: +115K, Double Expectations

We're clearly off the lows in the U.S. labor market, as new BLS numbers came in at +115, more than double the +55K expected.

We're clearly off the lows in the U.S. labor market, as new BLS numbers came in at +115, more than double the +55K expected.

Why Bet on Quantum Computing ETFs Now?

Quantum ETFs are surging as breakthroughs, funding and AI demand fuel growth, offering diversified exposure to a high-risk, high-reward theme.

Quantum ETFs are surging as breakthroughs, funding and AI demand fuel growth, offering diversified exposure to a high-risk, high-reward theme.

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Reported Earnings Surprises

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Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
DCH 08:00 -0.04 0.34 +950.00
GLP 08:00 0.33 1.85 +460.61
ROAD 07:06 -0.05 0.18 +460.00
ICAGY 03:02 0.06 0.21 +250.00
TDS 07:35 -0.87 1.11 +227.59

EPS Positive Surprises for May 08, 2026

Symbol Time Expected Reported %Surprise
MSGS 07:30 0.66 -0.78 -218.18
WULF 07:06 -0.16 -0.44 -175.00
SLVM 07:01 -0.25 -0.53 -112.00
FLR 05:55 0.66 0.14 -78.79
URG 06:13 -0.04 -0.07 -75.00

EPS Negative Surprises for May 08, 2026

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Symbol ESP Most Accurate Estimate Consensus Estimate
CSCO 1.92% 1.06 1.04
SPG 0.78% 3.00 2.98
OVV 21.28% 1.85 1.52
STWD 1.58% 0.43 0.42

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