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Industry Outlook: Archive

Maharathi Basu

3 Truck Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges

The Zacks Transportation-Truck industry is suffering mainly due to lackluster freight demand. We believe stocks like JBHT, SAIA and ARCB are better positioned to escape industry challenges.

JBHTNegative Net Change CHRWPositive Net Change ARCBNegative Net Change SAIANegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

Canadian E&P Industry Outlook 2026 and 3 Stocks to Watch

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, we advise focusing on shares of CNQ, IPOOF and GTE.

CNQPositive Net Change GTEPositive Net Change IPOOFPositive Net Change

Susmita Roy

4 Manufacturing Electronics Stocks to Watch on Promising Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry gains from strength across major end markets. ETN, EMR, ENS and POWL are some notable stocks in the industry.

EMRPositive Net Change ETNPositive Net Change ENSPositive Net Change POWLPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry

Amid macroeconomic volatility, growing global connectivity bodes well for Zacks Satellite and Communication industry participants, such as GSAT, IRDM and GILT.

GSATNegative Net Change IRDMNegative Net Change GILTPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

Weak Oil Prices Loom: 3 Integrated Energy Stocks That Could Hold Up

Rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry's outlook. CVX, BP and PBR will probably overcome market challenges.

CVXPositive Net Change BPPositive Net Change PBRPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Stocks to Buy From the Thriving Computer-Services Industry

The Zacks Computer - Services industry players like PDFS, WYY and FORA are poised to benefit from digital transformation despite macroeconomic headwinds.

PDFSPositive Net Change WYYPositive Net Change FORANegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Technology Solutions Industry

Amid supply-chain woes, Computer - Integrated Systems players like MU, AMD, IBM and STX benefit from the demand for integrated solutions and multi-cloud model adoption.

MUPositive Net Change AMDPositive Net Change IBMPositive Net Change STXPositive Net Change

Harendra Ray

Leisure Industry Shows Strength: 3 Stocks Set to Ride the Upswing

The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like TCOM, PLNT and TNL are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.

TCOMPositive Net Change PLNTNegative Net Change TNLNegative Net Change

Vrishali Bagree

2 Supermarket Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry faces cautious consumers and higher costs, but Walmart and Kroger leverage scale, omnichannel strength and diversified revenues to adapt and drive long-term growth.

WMTPositive Net Change KRPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

4 Top Agriculture Operations Stocks Ready to Weather Near-Term Challenges

The Agriculture - Operations industry is navigating volatile prices and rising costs, but innovation, exports and demand for sustainable food keep it resilient. CTVA, SMG, AVO and AGRO look promising.

CTVANegative Net Change SMGNegative Net Change AGRONegative Net Change AVOPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Building Product Stocks to Buy Despite Tough Industry Backdrop

Tariffs, inflation and housing headwinds weigh on the industry. Yet, AWI, IBP, AGX, FTDR and ROCK look primed to benefit from infrastructure and innovation tailwinds.

IBPNegative Net Change ROCKNegative Net Change AGXPositive Net Change FTDRNegative Net Change

Tanuka De

5 P&C Insurers Stocks to Watch As the Industry Witnesses Soft Pricing

Zacks Property and Casualty Insurance players like CB, TRV, CINF, SKWD and HGTY are likely to benefit from digitalization and catastrophes that drive policy renewal rate and pricing.

CBNegative Net Change TRVNegative Net Change CINFNegative Net Change HGTYNegative Net Change SKWDNo Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Top Equity REIT Stocks to Buy as Market Conditions Improve

PLD and two other REITs stand to gain as the demand for industrial, data center and healthcare assets rises, supported by disciplined capital and low rates.

PLDPositive Net Change ILPTNegative Net Change PSTLPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Stocks to Watch From Thriving Mortgage & Related Services Industry

Lower mortgage rates and rising purchase originations will likely support Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry players like PFSI, TREE and AGM.

TREEPositive Net Change PFSIPositive Net Change AGMPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Wireless Stocks Likely to Benefit From Solid Growth Dynamics

With solid demand for advanced networking architecture for increased broadband usage, the Zacks Wireless Equipment industry is likely to witness healthy growth. MSI, UI and CLFD are set to thrive on industry tailwinds.

MSIPositive Net Change CLFDNegative Net Change UINegative Net Change

Moumi Mondal

3 Medical Service Industry Stocks Set to Tackle Workforce Challenges

Medical services stocks like MEDP, EHAB and PGNY benefit from tech-driven care models even as staffing gaps pressure margins.

MEDPNegative Net Change PGNYPositive Net Change EHABNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Construction & Mining Equipment Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry paints a dull picture. We believe that stocks like CAT, TEX and ASTE are still worth a look.

CATNegative Net Change ASTEPositive Net Change TEXNegative Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Semi Stocks Riding AI Wave: Buy NVIDIA and Amtech

AI and HPC are driving a powerful semiconductor upcycle, but geopolitics, tariffs and valuation risks loom. Here's why NVDA still leads -- and ASYS stands out.

NVDANegative Net Change ASYSPositive Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

2 Residential REITs Positioned to Weather a Challenging Market

Equity LifeStyle Properties and Veris Residential offer upside as residential REITs battle supply pressure but benefit from steady renting demand.

ELSPositive Net Change VREPositive Net Change

Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Hospital Industry Reshaping Under Strain: 3 Stocks Worth Watching

THC, UHS and CYH are showing strength through outpatient focus and efficiency-improving efforts, despite hospital industry headwinds.

THCNegative Net Change UHSNegative Net Change CYHNegative Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

3 Auto Parts Retail Stocks Poised to Benefit From Industry Trends

As aging vehicles boost aftermarket demand and rising repair complexity drives more work to professionals, ORLY, AZO and DRVN look well positioned for growth.

ORLYPositive Net Change AZOPositive Net Change DRVNNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Wood Stocks in Focus Despite a Tough Industry Climate

More infrastructure spending, a focus on product innovation and efficient cost management are encouraging for the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry players like WY and RYN despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

WYPositive Net Change RYNPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

2 Stocks to Watch From the Booming Business Information Industry

Increased demand for risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement solutions will likely help the Zacks Business - Information Services industry prosper. EXPGY and IKTSY are well-positioned to benefit from this surge.

EXPGYNegative Net Change IKTSYNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

4 Diversified Operations Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

The prospects of the Zacks Diversified Operations industry are hindered by weaknesses in the manufacturing sector and ongoing supply chain challenges. HON, MMM, CIB and ITT are notable stocks in the industry.

HONPositive Net Change MMMNegative Net Change ITTPositive Net Change CIBPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

Are Select US E&P Stocks Worth a Look Amid Energy Swings?

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, we advise focusing on shares of CTRA, AR, APA and WTI.

CTRANegative Net Change APANegative Net Change WTINegative Net Change ARPositive Net Change