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Market Strategy: Archive

John Blank

Global Oil Shock Modeling: Zacks May Market Strategy

Will a three-quarter long global oil shock really happen? The Dallas Fed's Energy Survey provides the market probability.

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John Blank

"Fair Value" for the S&P500? Zacks April Market Strategy

The current moment is showing an attractive entry point. Of course, along as the Iran conflict comes to a graceful end. Otherwise, this moment may well be a value trap for the bulls.

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John Blank

In 2026, What Gets Share Buyers Moving? Zacks MAR Strategy

Info Tech remains dominant at Very Attractive. Info Tech EPS growth lifts via AI chip demand and mega-cap earnings.

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John Blank

A "Great Rotation" Is Underway: Zacks FEB 2026 Strategy

What we are seeing is the textbook definition of a "Great Rotation" -- a shift in market leadership where the baton is being passed from the hyper-growth artificial intelligence stars to the broader, "real economy" sectors.

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Broad EPS Strength Lifts: Zacks JAN 2026 Market Strategy

Liquidity catalysts will be debated for 2026, from both global (U.S. and non-U.S.) monetary authorities. It is not guaranteed to work for stocks like it did in 2025.

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John Blank

A Review of the Major Chip ETF: Zacks DEC 2025 Strategy

All year long, stock market bulls have been trumpeting the AI data center trade. Let's look into the major semi-chip ETF, to see what the semi-chip returns status is.

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A CIO Outlook on Next Year: Zacks NOV Market Strategy

This month, Zacks Chief Economist John Blank supplies the latest U.S. market cap style (large, mid, & small) and SPDR sector results -- from Zacks latest quarterly CIO survey.

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Balancing Bulls and Bears: Zacks OCT Market Strategy

This month, Zacks Chief Economist John Blank, PhD focus the U.S. market's 2026 outlook -- on a balance -- between bull and bear views.

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NBER's Recession Chart: Zacks SEPT 2025 Strategy

Of the four listed economic indicators, two U.S. macro indicators may have peaked, perhaps around early April 2025.

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Tariff Effects Have Landed: Zacks JULY Strategy

"Business has notably slowed in last four to six weeks. Customers do not want to make commitments in the wake of massive tariff uncertainty."

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