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Industry Outlook: Archive

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Concrete & Aggregates Stocks to Gain From 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.

VMCNegative Net Change MLMNegative Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Escape Industry Challenges

Soft end-market demand dampens the prospects of the Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry. PRM, ESI and FSI lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate the ongoing challenges.

ESINegative Net Change FSINegative Net Change PRMNegative Net Change

Vrishali Bagree

Buy These 3 Miscellaneous Food Stocks to Ride Out Industry Challenges

While the Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry battles inflation and soft demand, SJM, LW and UNFI lean on strong brands and cost controls to drive growth.

SJMPositive Net Change UNFINegative Net Change LWNegative Net Change

Tanuka De

4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Securities & Exchanges Industry

Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry players like SPGI, CME, NDAQ and CBOE gain from rising crypto adoption, trading volumes, a higher non-trading revenue base and tech investments.

SPGIPositive Net Change CMEPositive Net Change NDAQNegative Net Change CBOENegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Internet Software Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Internet software industry participants like PLTR, NET and RDDT are benefiting from high demand for SaaS due to the increasing need for hybrid work, learning and diagnosis software, as well as cybersecurity applications.

PLTRNegative Net Change NETNegative Net Change RDDTNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Radio Frequency Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

The rapid proliferation of the edge IoT, AI data centers and automotive electrification, as well as the adoption of WiFi 6E and WiFi 7, is enhancing the prospects of SWKS and RFIL despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.

SWKSNegative Net Change RFILNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Silver Mining Stocks to Buy to Ride the Solid Industry Trends

Rising silver prices and strong demand brighten the Zacks Mining - Silver outlook, making FNLPF, PAAS, HL and AG solid portfolio picks.

FNLPFNo Net Change HLNegative Net Change PAASPositive Net Change AGNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Oil Pipeline MLP Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

Conservative capital spending by upstream players and gradual shifting to renewables may hurt the demand for midstream players??? assets. DK, ET and PAA are surviving the industry challenges.

DKNegative Net Change PAAPositive Net Change ETPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

2 Truck Stocks to Keep an Eye on Despite Industry Headwinds

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Truck industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to the slowdown in freight demand. We believe stocks like JBHT and SAIA are better positioned to escape industry challenges.

JBHTNegative Net Change SAIANegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Internet Content Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Internet - Content industry participants like WBTN and WB are benefiting from expanding mobile, digital and cloud-based offerings amid challenging global macroeconomic conditions.

WBTNNegative Net Change WBNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Electronics Components Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry players like TEL, NVT and FN are benefiting from the solid adoption of AI and the democratization of IoT.

TELNegative Net Change FNNegative Net Change NVTNegative Net Change

Maharathi Basu

2 Air-Freight & Cargo Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

Headwinds like weak demand, tariff woes & supply-chain crisis hurt the Zacks Transportation Air Freight & Cargo industry. UPS & FDX are likely to stand out.

UPSNegative Net Change FDXNegative Net Change

Swayta Shah

3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Concerns

Declining interest rates will weigh on loan yields, while demand for personalized financing is expected to rise. The Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like ARCC, MAIN and RWAY are worth a look.

ARCCNegative Net Change HTGCNegative Net Change RWAYNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Semiconductor Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry players like LRCX, CRUS and FORM gain from the growing proliferation of AI, ML and consumer electronic devices.

LRCXNegative Net Change FORMNegative Net Change CRUSNegative Net Change

Susmita Roy

4 Security & Safety Stocks to Consider on Promising Industry Trends

The Zacks Security and Safety Services industry gains from rising awareness for safety and security among people. ADT, REZI, NSSC and LAKE are some notable stocks in the industry.

ADTPositive Net Change LAKENegative Net Change NSSCNegative Net Change REZINegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

3 Stocks to Buy From the Growing Technology Services Market

Improving revenues and cash flow since the pandemic, fueled by the swift adoption of remote work and other technological advancements, must help the Zacks Technology Services industry thrive. FUTU, DAVE and COHR are well-positioned to benefit from the exploding demand.

FUTUNegative Net Change DAVENegative Net Change COHRNegative Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Multiline Insurance Industry

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

METNegative Net Change AIGPositive Net Change PRUPositive Net Change PFGNegative Net Change EGPositive Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Bet on These 3 Retail REITs as the Sector Shows Renewed Strength

Retail REITs like Agree Realty, Federal Realty and Urban Edge are thriving as tight supply, disciplined growth and necessity-driven tenants sustain stability.

FRTNegative Net Change ADCPositive Net Change UENo Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Likely to Sail With Industry Tailwinds

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.

GLWNegative Net Change CIENNegative Net Change OOMANegative Net Change

Jewel Saha

4 Utility Stocks to Buy From the Thriving Electric Power Industry

Expected rise in electric consumption, along with an increase in prices, bodes well for the prospect of the Utility-Electric Power industry. Top-ranked utilities like DUK, D, ETR and CNP are set to benefit from strong demand from their customer base.

DUKNegative Net Change ETRNegative Net Change CNPNo Net Change DNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Restaurant Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Challenges

Dutch Bros, BJ's Restaurants and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers are thriving with sales growth, menu innovation and digital strategies despite the Zacks Retail ??? Restaurants industry headwinds.

BROSNegative Net Change BJRIPositive Net Change RRGBNegative Net Change

Shuvra Shankar Dey

2 Business Services Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes

Rising labor costs, persistent inflation and cautious corporate spending are weighing on the business services industry, pressuring margins and slowing demand. Digital transformation and automation demand being the saving graces, TRI and RTO are likely to be the frontrunners in the industry.

TRIPositive Net Change RTONegative Net Change

Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

4 Resilient Dental Supply Players Positioned to Withstand Tariff Risks

Here, we discuss four stocks from the Dental Supplies industry that are likely to generate wealth for investors amid tariff uncertainty. These are MCK, CAH, WST and COO.

MCKPositive Net Change CAHPositive Net Change COONegative Net Change WSTNegative Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Fertilizer Stocks to Keep an Eye on in a Challenging Industry

Higher input costs and lower expected fertilizer use pose headwinds for the Zacks Fertilizers industry. NTR, CF and YARIY are set to tackle the challenges.

CFNegative Net Change YARIYPositive Net Change NTRNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Market

Film and television production and distribution companies like TKO, CNK and IMAX are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights.

TKOPositive Net Change IMAXNegative Net Change CNKNegative Net Change