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Industry Outlook: Archive

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3 Resilient Consulting Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes

Geopolitical tensions, tariff concerns, and slowdown fears through 2026 are weighing on the consulting industry. However, strong demand for AI-driven transformation and corporate cost-cutting efforts may help. STN, CBZ, and CRAI remain top contenders in the space.

STNPositive Net Change CRAIPositive Net Change CBZNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Electronics Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry

Electronics stocks like KLAC, ROK and FLEX are expected to benefit from investments in infrastructure and expanded capacity despite macroeconomic headwinds.

KLACNegative Net Change ROKNegative Net Change FLEXPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Furniture Stocks to Buy From Promising Industry Landscape

Furniture industry players like VIRC and SNBR are evolving with digital innovation, e-commerce growth and rising demand for multifunctional furniture amid uncertainties.

SNBRPositive Net Change VIRCNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

International E&P Industry: Your Guide to 3 Resilient Stocks

Despite oil headwinds, VET, EGY and CRNCY stand out in the Zacks Oil and Gas - International E&P industry for strong cash flow and smart asset management.

VETPositive Net Change EGYPositive Net Change CRNCYNo Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

4 HMO Stocks Set to Thrive From Steady Premium Flows, M&A Strategy

Rising premiums, ongoing technological innovation and the growing demand for Medicare plans are anticipated to propel the performance of the Zacks Medical-HMO industry players. CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are poised to benefit from favorable industry prospects.

CINegative Net Change HUMNegative Net Change MOHNegative Net Change CNCNegative Net Change

Jewel Saha

4 Gas Distribution Stocks Worth Adding in a Flourishing Industry

Rising natural gas export volumes and consistent investment in pipeline infrastructure are strengthening the near-term outlook for the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. Utilities with stable infrastructure like ATO, UGI, OGS and NWN are well-poised to gain.

ATONegative Net Change NWNNegative Net Change UGINegative Net Change OGSNegative Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

3 Residential REITs Set to Gain From Strong Sector Fundamentals

Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, healthy rental demand amid favorable demographics and high homeownership costs poise Residential REITs like VRE, ELME and NXRT well for growth.

NXRTPositive Net Change VRENegative Net Change ELMEPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Solid Stocks to Bet on From the Prospering Airline Industry

Low fuel costs and upbeat air-travel demand bode well for the Zacks Transportation --Airline industry. Stocks like LTM, CPA and SKYW appear to be good bets currently.

LTMNegative Net Change DALNegative Net Change CPANegative Net Change SKYWNegative Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

Top 3 Tobacco Stocks to Watch Amid Strong Industry Growth Trends

PM, MO and TPB are riding a wave of RRP innovation and pricing power as the tobacco industry pivots toward smoke-free growth.

PMNegative Net Change MONegative Net Change TPBNegative Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Geopolitics, Tariffs Offset AI Prospects in Semis: 2 Stocks

Despite secular growth prospects for the Semiconductor - General industry, rich valuations keep us on the sidelines. NVDA and TXN are worth tracking.

TXNPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Life Insurance Stocks to Watch in a Steady Interest Rate Environment

Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AAGIY, MFC, SLF, AVVIY and NNGRY. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.

AAGIYPositive Net Change MFCNegative Net Change SLFPositive Net Change AVVIYPositive Net Change NNGRYPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Storage Devices Stocks to Focus on From a Prospering Industry

Momentum in cloud computing, IoT, auto, and AI is likely to favor the prospects of Zacks Computer - Storage Devices industry players like WDC, NTAP, and TDC, amid a volatile macro backdrop.

WDCPositive Net Change NTAPNegative Net Change TDCNegative Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

3 Cosmetic Stocks Holding Steady Despite Market Challenges

EL, COTY and EWCZ are defying cosmetics industry headwinds with innovation, digital growth and strategic focus.

ELNegative Net Change COTYNegative Net Change EWCZNegative Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

2 Domestic Auto Players to Buy Even as the Industry Struggles

Despite industry headwinds, RIVN and LCID stand out with cost cuts, new models and solid financial backing.

RIVNNegative Net Change LCIDNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Gaming Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Despite Industry Headwinds

Robust online betting demand bodes well for the Gaming industry. Stocks like MLCO, ACEL and BALY benefit from improving industry trends.

MLCONegative Net Change ACELNegative Net Change BALYNegative Net Change

Susmita Roy

4 Industrial Manufacturing Stocks to Gain on Promising Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry benefits from technological progress, digitization and strategic acquisitions. FERG, CR, DXPE and HLIO are some promising stocks in the industry.

DXPENegative Net Change CRNegative Net Change HLIONegative Net Change FERGNegative Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

4 Textile - Apparel Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

Despite a tough retail landscape, LULU, RL, UAA and HBI push forward with digital upgrades and brand-boosting strategies.

LULUNegative Net Change RLNegative Net Change HBINegative Net Change UAANegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

5 Gold Mining Stocks to Buy as Industry Prospects Look Bright

With rising gold prices and solid demand boding well for the Zacks Mining - Gold industry, investors may scoop up stocks like NEM, FNV, KGC, EGO and NGD.

NEMPositive Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

3 Solar Stocks to Watch Amid IRA Funding Uncertainty

NXT, ARRY and NXT stocks show potential even as IRA funding uncertainty clouds U.S. solar sector growth, backed by a strong installation trend.

NXTNegative Net Change ARRYNegative Net Change TYGOPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

4 Oil & Gas Pipeline Stocks to Gain Despite Industry Challenges

Conservative capital spending by upstream players and gradual shifting to renewables may hurt the demand for midstream players' assets. Enbridge (ENB), Kinder Morgan (KMI), The Williams Companies (WMB) and MPLX are surviving the industry challenges.

ENBPositive Net Change WMBPositive Net Change KMIPositive Net Change TGSNegative Net Change

Swayta Shah

Major Regional Bank Industry's Prospects Solid: 4 Stocks to Watch

High funding costs, tariff-related uncertainty and poor asset quality will hurt the Zacks Major Regional Banks. Yet, interest rate cuts, modest loan demand and business restructuring will likely aid industry players like USB, BK, TFC & NTRS.

USBNegative Net Change BKPositive Net Change NTRSNegative Net Change TFCNegative Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Software Stocks to Watch as Industry Witnesses Strong Tailwinds

Steady digital transformation and strong adoption of AI bode well for Computer Software industry participants like INTU, ADBE and PEGA amid broader market volatility.

INTUNo Net Change ADBENegative Net Change PEGANegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

2 Communication Stocks Likely to Tide Over Industry Challenges

The infrastructure upgrade for digital transformation, fiber densification and 5G rollout should help the Zacks Communication - Infrastructure industry thrive despite near-term headwinds. ATEX and BAND are likely to benefit from the continued transition to cloud networks.

ATEXNegative Net Change BANDNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

Oil & Gas Drilling Is Struggling - But These 3 Names Stand Out

Scale, innovation and disciplined execution help PTEN, RIG, and PDS stand out in a slumping drilling industry.

RIGNegative Net Change PTENNegative Net Change PDSNegative Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds

Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. DD, ALB and KRO are poised to navigate the industry challenges.

DDNegative Net Change ALBNegative Net Change KRONegative Net Change