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Industry Outlook: Archive

Madhurima Das

3 Metal Fabrication Stocks to Buy as Industry Trends Improve

The outlook of the Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry looks upbeat and stocks like TRS, EAF and NN are well-positioned to gain on industry trends.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

3 School Stocks Leveraging AI & Healthcare Demand Amid Headwinds

These school stocks, ATGE, LRN and APEI, are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms amid headwinds.

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Vrishali Bagree

4 Miscellaneous Food Stocks Poised for Growth in a Difficult Market

Amid inflationary pressures and uneven demand in the Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry, SYY, CELH, JJSF and MAMA rely on brand strength and disciplined cost management to support growth.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Oil Pipeline MLP Stocks Shining Despite Industry Headwinds

Conservative capital spending by upstream players is adding uncertainty to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Pipeline MLP industry's outlook. EPD, ET and PAA are surviving the industry challenges.

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Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

4 Medical Product Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry (Revised)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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