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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.

OMCNegative Net Change QUADPositive Net Change STGWPositive 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 MANegative Net Change FISVNegative Net Change GPNNegative Net Change PYPLNegative 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.

UNPNegative Net Change CSXPositive 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.

MARPositive Net Change CHHNegative 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.

XYLPositive 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.

AWKNegative Net Change AWRNegative 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.

OINegative 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 DORMPositive 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 TIMBPositive 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 FCELNegative Net Change OPALNegative Net Change

Rohit Vasant Fatarpekar

3 Real Estate Operations Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

Despite industry headwinds, Real Estate Operations stocks like CBRE, JLL and NMRK are poised to gain from the growing adoption of outsourcing real estate services.

JLLPositive Net Change NMRKPositive Net Change CBREPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

4 Refining & Marketing Stocks Gaining From Industry Tailwinds

MPC, PSX, GLPEY and PARR stand out as the refining industry enters a constructive phase with firm demand, tight capacity and expanding renewable fuels.

MPCNegative Net Change PSXNegative Net Change GLPEYNegative Net Change PARRPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Oil & Gas Equipment Stocks Set to Gain From Solid Industry Prospects

Handsome upstream activities are boosting the demand for drilling & production equipment, brightening the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas- Mechanical and Equipment industry. Some of the frontrunners in the industry are NOV, OIS and NGS.

NOVPositive Net Change OISPositive Net Change NGSPositive Net Change

Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

4 Medical Product Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Medical products industry sees steady demand, but macro headwinds keep growth under pressure in 2025. BSX, PODD, BLFS and ALUR reflect the favorable fundamentals.

BSXPositive Net Change BLFSNegative Net Change PODDPositive Net Change ALURNegative Net Change

Nikita Kataruka

3 Investment Management Stocks to Invest in From a Thriving Industry

Investment management stocks like AMP, IVZ and AMG are expected to benefit from continued asset inflows and digital transformation.

IVZPositive Net Change AMPNegative Net Change AMGPositive Net Change

Lavina Shahu

3 Original Auto Equipment Stocks Navigating a Complex Market Landscape

MGA, QS and LAZR navigate mixed demand, new tariffs and rising electronics needs as the auto equipment landscape shifts.

MGAPositive Net Change QSPositive Net Change LAZRNegative Net Change

Susmita Roy

4 Pollution Control Stocks to Watch on Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Pollution Control industry is benefiting from healthy demand for products, driven by global initiatives to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. DCI, ATMU, ERII and FTEK are some notable stocks in the industry.

DCIPositive Net Change FTEKPositive Net Change ERIIPositive Net Change ATMUPositive Net Change

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 MLMPositive 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.

ESIPositive Net Change FSIPositive Net Change PRMPositive 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.

SJMNegative Net Change UNFIPositive 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.

SPGINegative Net Change CMEPositive Net Change NDAQPositive 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.

PLTRPositive Net Change NETPositive Net Change RDDTPositive 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.

SWKSPositive Net Change RFILPositive Net Change