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Industry Outlook: Archive

Tanuka De

4 Accident & Health Insurers to Watch Amid Rising Medical Costs

Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, UNM, GL and TRUP are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure and accelerated digitalization. However, pricing pressure is a concern given rising medical costs and inflation.

AFLNegative Net Change UNMNegative Net Change TRUPPositive Net Change GLNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Likely to Weather Industry Headwinds

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure should help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. TEF, RCI and LUMN are well-positioned to make the most of the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

TEFNegative Net Change RCINegative Net Change LUMNPositive Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Internet Software & Services: Criteo Topper, NetEase Still Strong

Criteo ad tech and NetEase gaming benefit from steady economic backdrop and rising tech adoption worldwide.

NTESNegative Net Change CRTONegative Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Savings & Loan Industry Stocks to Buy on Solid Industry Prospects

NPB, WTBA and CZWI within the Zacks Savings & Loan Industry will gain relatively lower interest rates. Also, digital upgrades will improve operating efficiency.

WTBANegative Net Change CZWIPositive Net Change NPBPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

5 School Stocks Leveraging AI, Digital Learning & Healthcare Shortages

These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LOPE, MH, ATGE, PRDO and NRDY.

LOPEPositive Net Change ATGEPositive Net Change PRDOPositive Net Change NRDYNegative Net Change MHPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Stocks to Invest in the Flourishing Shipping Industry

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Transportation Shipping industry, we advise buying stocks like GSL, PANL and SHIP.

GSLNegative Net Change SHIPNegative Net Change PANLNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Network Software Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

Communication-Network Software providers like ONDS and GNSS benefit from the ongoing digitalization efforts, including a shift to cloud computing and strong deployment of AI-based applications.

ONDSPositive Net Change GNSSNo Net Change

Nikita Kataruka

3 Stocks to Invest in From the Flourishing Foreign Banks Industry

The Zacks Foreign Bank stocks like HSBC, MUFG and DB are expected to gain from restructuring efforts and declining interest rates.

DBPositive Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change MUFGPositive Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Security Stocks in Focus Amid the Prospering Industry Trend

The Zacks Security industry participants, CRWD, FTNT, OKTA and QLYS, gain from an increase in data breaches, prompting companies to seek comprehensive IT security solutions.

CRWDPositive Net Change FTNTPositive Net Change QLYSPositive Net Change OKTAPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Consider From a Thriving Industry

The outlook of the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is promising, backed by strong demand. Stocks like SCCO, LUNMF, CDE and LEU are poised to benefit from this.

SCCONegative Net Change CDENegative Net Change LUNMFNegative Net Change LEUPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

2 Farm Equipment Stocks Worth Watching Amid Industry Challenges

The Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry stocks like AGCO and LNN are set to gain from improving farm equipment demand and investment in technology.

LNNNegative Net Change DEPositive Net Change AGCONegative Net Change CNHNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

2 Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Cable Television Industry

Zacks Cable Television industry participants like NPSNY and WOW are benefiting from growing demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption amid cord-cutting.

NPSNYNegative Net Change WOWPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

5 Soft Drink Stocks to Hold Their Ground As Cost Pressures Mount

Despite cost and tariff pressures, health-focused beverages and digital innovation are reshaping the soft drinks industry. Can KO, PEP, MNST, KDP and COCO stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global market?

KONegative Net Change COCONegative Net Change PEPNegative Net Change MNSTNegative Net Change KDPNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Advertising & Marketing Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Woes

The Zacks Advertising and Marketing industry is expected to gradually reach the pre-pandemic healthy levels with increased service activities. OMC, STGW and QUAD are likely to ride on the digital marketing surge and client-centric strategies.

OMCPositive Net Change QUADPositive Net Change STGWNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs

Rising technology expenses may strain margins, but M&A activities, cross-border volume growth and enhanced digital payment solutions suite offer strong tailwinds for the Financial Transaction Services space. Companies like V, MA, PYPL, FISV and GPN are likely to navigate industry challenges.

VPositive Net Change MAPositive Net Change FISVPositive Net Change GPNPositive Net Change PYPLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

2 Railroad Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Industry

Shareholder-friendly initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Railroad industry. UNP and CSX are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.

UNPPositive Net Change CSXNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Hotel Stocks Worth Watching Despite Industry Pressure

Marriott, Hilton and Choice Hotels drive growth with memberships, conversions and loyalty gains despite hotel industry headwinds.

MARNegative Net Change CHHPositive Net Change HLTNegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

3 Stocks to Consider From the Growing Waste Removal Services Market

The Zacks Waste Removal Services industry is anticipated to improve from increasing requirements for ESG Goals, technological developments and innovation in the WTE technology. XYL, ZWS and RSG are well-positioned to gain from growing demands.

XYLNegative Net Change RSGNegative Net Change ZWSPositive Net Change

Jewel Saha

3 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Water Supply Industry

In the prospering water supply industry, companies like AWK, WTRG and AWR are poised to benefit from their strong customer base and systematic investments that enable them to serve customers efficiently.

AWKPositive Net Change AWRPositive Net Change WTRGNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

2 Glass Products Stocks to Ride the Solid Industry Trends

Solid end-market demand and focus on unveiling innovative products will aid the Zacks Glass Products industry's growth. This bodes well for stocks like OI and APOG.

OIPositive Net Change APOGNegative Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Networking Stocks to Consider From a Thriving Industry

NTCT, DGII, and LTRX ride on multiple tailwinds despite macro headwinds and competitive pressures.

NTCTPositive Net Change DGIIPositive Net Change LTRXPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Wireless Stocks Likely to Thrive Against Industry Shortcomings

CCOI, ATNI and CMBM are set to ride long-term gains from 5G momentum and rising demand for wireless connectivity despite near-term headwinds.

CCOIPositive Net Change ATNIPositive Net Change CMBMNegative Net Change

Lavina Shahu

3 Auto Replacement Parts Stocks to Benefit From Aging Fleet

LKQ, DORM and SMP are set to benefit as rising vehicle age boosts demand despite tariff and complexity pressures.

LKQNegative Net Change SMPNegative Net Change DORMNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Wireless Non-US Stocks Set to Thrive Against Industry Conundrums

The fast-track 5G rollout and solid wireless traction should help the Zacks Wireless Non-US industry thrive despite short-term headwinds. AMX, TLSNY and TIMB are well-positioned to make the most of the demand for seamless connectivity solutions.

AMXPositive Net Change TLSNYPositive Net Change TIMBNegative Net Change

Tanvi Sarawagi

3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch Amid Near-Term Challenges

Alternative Energy stocks like BE, OPAL & FCEL are poised to gain from the strong outlook for wind and EV growth, though shifting U.S. policies pose near-term hurdles.

BEPositive Net Change FCELPositive Net Change OPALPositive Net Change