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Industry Outlook: Archive

Madhurima Das

3 Packaging Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Although weak demand and tariffs cloud the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's near-term outlook, AMCR, KRT and SON are navigating the challenges well.

AMCRNegative Net Change SONPositive Net Change KRTPositive Net Change

Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

4 Medical Product Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Medical products industry faces macro headwinds, keeping growth under pressure in 2026, but steady demand may continue. BSX, RMD, PAHC and BLFS reflect the favorable fundamentals.

BSXNegative Net Change RMDNegative Net Change BLFSPositive Net Change PAHCPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Concrete & Aggregates Stocks Riding the Infrastructure Boom

Federal infrastructure spending should help the Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry players like VMC and MLM. Yet, high rates and expenses are risks.

VMCPositive Net Change MLMPositive Net Change

Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

4 Security & Safety Stocks to Consider on Prospering Industry Trends

The Zacks Security and Safety Services industry gains from strong demand for products, and research and development activities. ALLE, REZI, NSSC and IDN are some notable stocks in the industry.

ALLENegative Net Change NSSCPositive Net Change IDNPositive Net Change REZIPositive Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

3 Technology Services Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Turmoil

The Zacks Technology Services industry is poised for growth as the swift adoption of remote work and other technological advancements improves revenues and cash flow since the pandemic. FIGR, SKIL and ADEA are likely to be the frontrunners in the industry.

FIGRNegative Net Change SKILPositive Net Change ADEAPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

Top 4 Alcohol Stocks to Track Amid Inflation & Tariff Headwinds

Alcohol stocks face inflation and tariff pressure, but premiumization and innovation keep players like BUD, STZ, BF.B and SAM firmly in focus.

BUDPositive Net Change BF.BNegative Net Change STZNegative Net Change SAMNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Likely to Ride on Inherent Industry Strength

Increased fiber densification, cloud focus and accelerated pace of 5G deployment should help the Zacks Communication - Components industry thrive despite short-term headwinds. GLW, CIEN and OOMA are well-positioned to make the most of the demand for seamless connectivity solutions.

GLWPositive Net Change CIENPositive Net Change OOMAPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Multiline Insurers to Watch Amid Prudent Underwriting and Pricing

Better pricing, product redesigns and technological advancements are expected to aid Zacks Multiline Insurance industry players like AIG, PRU, MKL, PFG and EG.

AIGNegative Net Change PRUPositive Net Change PFGPositive Net Change MKLNegative Net Change EGNegative Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Top 3 Retail REITs Poised Well to Gain From Tight Supply and Stability

Retail REITs SPG, REG, and UE gain from tight supply, everyday retail demand and stable cash flows across prime locations.

SPGPositive Net Change REGNegative Net Change UEPositive Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

3 Foreign Auto Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Challenges

While the Zacks Foreign Auto industry's prospects are subdued, here's why stocks like XPeng, Nissan and Mazda are still worth buying.

XPEVNegative Net Change NSANYPositive Net Change MZDAYPositive Net Change