Let’s take a look -- at the updated Zacks “Fair Value” estimates -- this month. For that we call in our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank.

1. Entering 2026, share returns were excellent – for an unusual three years in a row. Then at the beginning of April, indexes headed south. Lately they’ve been trying to come back. What’s behind these swings?

2. Given all the recent volatility, Do you see the current U.S. share market as ‘cheap’ right now or not?

3. What is your fair value target for 2026?

4. What about 2027?

5. So is now a good entry point for stock investors? Are there stock bargains worth investor’s consideration now?

6. How might the Iran conflict change things?

7. Do you see a global stock market correction on the horizon?

8. Three large cap Zacks #1 (STRONG BUY) picks, you’ve identified recently as moving stock markets include, Woodward, Inc. (WWD Quick QuoteWWD - Free Report) , ASICS Corp. ADRs (ASCCY Quick QuoteASCCY - Free Report) and Credo Technology Group (CRDO Quick QuoteCRDO - Free Report) .