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Industry Outlook: Archive

Jewel Saha

3 Coal Stocks to Watch Amid Ongoing Industry Challenges

Despite the expected drop in U.S. coal production volumes, Zacks Coal industry players like Arch Resources (ARCH), Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) and SunCoke Energy (SXC) are likely to remain competitive with improving coal export volumes.

ARCHNegative Net Change ARLPPositive Net Change SXCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Stocks to Watch From the Booming Business Information Industry

An increase in demand for risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement solutions is likely to help the Zacks Business - Information Services industry prosper. SPGI, VRSK and TRU are well-poised to benefit from this surge.

SPGINegative Net Change VRSKNegative Net Change TRUNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Broadcast Radio & TV Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

Radio and television broadcast companies like NFLX, GTN and SSP benefit from higher content consumption and steady digital viewing despite intense competition for ad revenues.

NFLXPositive Net Change SSPNegative Net Change GTNPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

How Should You Play the U.S. Upstream Oil & Gas Industry?

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, we advise focusing on companies like FANG, APA, MTDR and SM.

FANGPositive Net Change APANegative Net Change SMNegative Net Change MTDRNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

Top 5 Stocks to Buy in the Flourishing Building Products Industry

A focus on operational efficiencies, higher government spending and improved residential market raise hopes for OC, AWI, KNF, ACA and FTDR.

OCPositive Net Change AWIPositive Net Change FTDRNegative Net Change ACAPositive Net Change KNFNegative Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

4 Defense Equipment Stocks to Buy Amid Supply Chain Issues

Valuable mergers and acquisitions, along with a solid air traffic outlook, are expected to boost Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment stocks amid supply chain challenges. You may buy TDG, HEI, MOG.A and AIR.

TDGPositive Net Change AIRNegative Net Change MOG.ANegative Net Change HEIPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

3 Consumer Loan Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

Though concerns about rising prices and weak asset quality are likely to hurt the Zacks Consumer Loans industry, the digitization of operations, decent loan demand and easing lending standards will aid Cooper Group (COOP), World Acceptance (WRLD) & EZCORP (EZPW).

COOPNegative Net Change WRLDNegative Net Change EZPWPositive Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Steel Producer Stocks to Escape Industry Headwinds

A pullback in steel prices and the sluggishness in China mar prospects for the Zacks Steel Producers industry. STLD, TX and USAP are well poised to navigate the current challenging environment.

STLDPositive Net Change TXNegative Net Change USAPPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Computer Industry

The Computer - Mini Computers industry participants like Apple (AAPL) and HP (HPQ) are benefiting from the strong demand for enterprise devices amid stiff macroeconomic challenges globally.

AAPLNegative Net Change HPQPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Laser Systems Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Laser Systems and Components industry participants like Lumentum Holdings (LITE) and MicroVision (MVIS) gain from solid demand for applications like Generative AI, autonomous driving, IoT, 5G and healthcare amid challenging macroeconomic conditions.

LITEPositive Net Change MVISNegative Net Change

Vrishali Bagree

3 Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching Amid Industry Challenges

The Zacks Tobacco industry companies have been grappling with soft cigarette volume and elevated cost hurdles. However, pricing power and strength in smoke-free products work well for Philip Morris (PM), Altria Group (MO) and British American Tobacco (BTI).

PMNegative Net Change MONegative Net Change BTINegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Instruments Stocks Set to Gain From Solid Sector Dynamics

Focus on higher energy efficiency, the rising adoption of industrial automation and optimum resource utilization should drive the Zacks Instruments - Control industry. Woodward (WWD), Badger Meter (BMI) and Thermon (THR) are well-positioned to gain from the evolving market dynamics.

WWDPositive Net Change BMIPositive Net Change THRNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Leisure & Recreation Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Woes

Inflation and elevated interest rates hurt the Leisure & Recreation Products industry. However, stocks like GOLF, AOUT and GORV are better positioned to escape industry challenges.

GOLFNegative Net Change AOUTNegative Net Change GORVNegative Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

4 Cosmetics Stocks Worth Watching Despite Industry Headwinds

The Zacks Cosmetics industry is grappling with rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Estee Lauder Companies (EL), COTY, Helen of Troy (HELE) and European Wax Center (EWCZ) are capitalizing on digital advancements and innovative strategies.

ELNegative Net Change HELENegative Net Change COTYPositive Net Change EWCZPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Industrial Services Stocks to Watch Amid Persistent Industry Challenges

The contraction in the manufacturing sector mars the near-term outlook for the Zacks Industrial Services industry. Companies like Siemens (SIEGY), Grainger (GWW) and Andritz (ADRZY) are solid investment options due to their healthy growth prospects.

SIEGYPositive Net Change GWWNegative Net Change ADRZYPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Electronics Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry participants like Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) are benefiting from increased capital spending on high-performance computing, advanced packaging and memory.

ENTGPositive Net Change KLICNegative Net Change

Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

3 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch on Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry has been gaining from strength across end markets, along with stability in the supply chain. SWK, LECO and EPAC are some notable stocks in the industry.

SWKNegative Net Change LECONegative Net Change EPACNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Outsourcing Stocks to Buy Amid Industry Woes

The Zacks Outsourcing industry is poised for growth as business and IT outsourcing become increasingly vital. Companies like BR, BBSI and CNDT are positioned to benefit from these prevailing trends.

BRNegative Net Change BBSINegative Net Change CNDTNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

3 Wood Stocks Worth Watching in a Thriving Industry

The Zacks Building Products - Wood industry is expected to gain from a favorable housing market, home improvement activities and cost control. Industry players like TREX, UFPI and LPX are set to gain the most from the tailwinds.

UFPINegative Net Change LPXPositive Net Change TREXPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Instruments Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Instruments - Scientific industry participants like Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Bruker (BRKR) are gaining from strong life science, pharmaceutical and academic end-market demand despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.

MTDNegative Net Change BRKRNegative Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

Shift Into High Gear With These 2 Domestic Auto Stocks

Invest in Zacks Domestic Auto stocks such as General Motors (GM) and Blue Bird (PCAR), which are riding on strong product portfolios, upbeat forecasts and solid financials.

GMNegative Net Change BLBDNegative Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

3 Computer Peripheral Stocks in Focus Amid Industry Challenges

The Zacks Computer-Peripheral Equipment industry is suffering from weakening IT spending amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment. However, LOGI, MRCY and TACT stocks are worth a watch due to their end-market strength.

LOGIPositive Net Change TACTNegative Net Change MRCYNegative Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Audio Video Stocks Worth Watching in a Flourishing Industry

Investments in innovative solutions that enhance communications experience are likely to aid Zacks Audio Video Production industry participants like Dolby Laboratories (DLB), GoPro (GPRO) and LiveOne (LVO) in the long run.

DLBNegative Net Change GPRONegative Net Change LVOPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Paper & Related Products Stocks to Watch in the Promising Industry

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry's prospects look upbeat, backed by strong demand on a rise in e-commerce and growing interest in sustainable packaging solutions. Stocks like SEOAY, KLBAY, SLVM and RYAM are well-poised to gain from these trends.

SEOAYNegative Net Change IPPositive Net Change KLBAYNegative Net Change RYAMNo Net Change SLVMNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 IT Services Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Computers - IT Services Industry participants like ServiceNow (NOW), Roper Technologies (ROP) and Nutanix (NTNX) are benefiting from ongoing digitization, strong demand for hybrid working solutions and improving IT spending.

NOWPositive Net Change ROPPositive Net Change NTNXPositive Net Change