Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), GE Aerospace (GE) and AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), as well as two micro-cap stocks, Team, Inc. (TISI) and Applied Energetics, Inc. (AERG). These research reports have been hand-picked from roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.

You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>

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Today's Featured Research Reports

Applied Materials’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry over the past year (+236.5% vs. +100.4%). Per the Zacks analyst, the company is benefiting from AI-driven demand that is boosting spending on advanced semiconductor manufacturing and packaging technologies, where it holds strong market positions. New product innovations, deeper customer collaborations, and growing services adoption support pricing power and operational efficiency.

Yet, risks include significant exposure to China amid evolving export restrictions, the cyclical nature of semiconductor capital spending, and intense competition across equipment categories. These factors could create demand volatility and pressure market share.

(You can read the full research report on Applied Materials here >>>)

GE’s shares have outperformed the Aerospace - Defense industry over the past six months (+17.1% vs. -3.6%). The Zacks analyst believes that GE is benefiting from strong demand for commercial engines and advanced aerospace technologies, supported by healthy air travel trends and rising global defense spending. Portfolio optimization efforts also support long-term growth.

Risks include elevated project and restructuring costs, supply-chain disruptions that may increase expenses and delays, and foreign-exchange headwinds from its global operations.

(You can read the full research report on GE here >>>)

AstraZeneca’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Medical – Biomedical and Genetics industry over the past year (+24.9% vs. +15.0%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from strong demand for key medicines, a robust late-stage pipeline, and strategic acquisitions and collaborations that strengthen future growth. Investments in high-growth emerging markets and new product launches also support its long-term outlook.

However, looming patent expirations for several blockbuster drugs leads to increasing generic competition. Existing generic erosion is already affecting some products, while exclusivity losses for key medicines may pressure future sales growth.

(You can read the full research report on AstraZeneca here >>>)

Team’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Building Products – Maintenance Service industry over the past two years (+115.0% vs. -4.0%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from steady demand for infrastructure maintenance and inspection services, supported by its integrated business model, improving operational execution, and margin-enhancing cost and pricing initiatives. Growth opportunities in key markets and renewed strategic focus also support its outlook.

Yet, challenges include a highly leveraged balance sheet, elevated financing costs, and cash flow pressure that limit financial flexibility. Ongoing losses, uneven profitability, capital dilution, and exposure to legal and non-core expenses remain additional headwinds.

(You can read the full research report on Team here >>>)

Applied Energetics’ shares have underperformed the Zacks Laser Systems and Components industry over the past year (-27.1% vs. +69.2%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces pressure from rising costs, persistent losses, cash burn, and dependence on volatile government-funded contracts. Additional risks include dilution, limited trading liquidity, supply-chain constraints, inflationary pressures, and potential project delays.

However, the company continues to advance specialized technologies and development programs, which could support future contract opportunities and long-term growth if execution improves and funding visibility strengthens.

(You can read the full research report on Applied Energetics here >>>)

Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include American Express Co. (AXP), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) and Western Digital Corp. (WDC).

Mark Vickery
Senior Editor

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