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Industry Outlook: Archive

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 ALBPositive Net Change KRONegative Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Solid Stocks to Bet on From the Prospering Savings & Loan Industry

WSFS, PFS and RVSB look poised for gains as relatively lower rates boost lending and digital upgrades improve efficiency.

RVSBPositive Net Change WSFSPositive Net Change PFSPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

3 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks Navigating Inflation & Weak Demand

The Shoes & Retail Apparel industry faces rising costs, supply-chain issues and weak consumer confidence, pressuring margins. Brands like ADDYY, BIRK and WWW leverage wellness trends and innovation to stay competitive.

ADDYYNegative Net Change WWWNegative Net Change BIRKPositive Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Semis to See Macro, Geopolitical Headwinds in 2025: 2 Stocks

Analysts expect SMTC and ADI to see strong double-digit growth in 2025, despite the negative macro and geopolitics plaguing the Analog/Mixed Signal semiconductor industry.

ADINegative Net Change SMTCNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Homebuilding Stocks in Focus Amid Challenging Industry Landscape

Although higher mortgage rates and land/labor costs pose risks, better operating leverage and marketing strategies are likely to drive homebuilders like TOL and DFH.

TOLNegative Net Change DFHNegative Net Change

Urmimala Biswas

3 Medical Services Stocks Capitalizing on the Healthcare AI Boom

CVS, BTSG and WGS are three medical services stocks tapping into AI and tech-driven care to boost diagnostics, cut costs and drive growth in 2025.

CVSNegative Net Change WGSNegative Net Change BTSGNo Net Change

Sushmita Sarker

4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Insurance Brokerage Industry

The increased demand for insurance products, strategic acquisitions and the adoption of technology should drive the performance of Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry players like ERIE, BRO, MMC, AJG and WTW.

BROPositive Net Change MMCPositive Net Change AJGPositive Net Change WTWPositive Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

4 Resilient Consumer Product Stocks to Monitor in a Challenging Market

CL, CLX, BJ and GO remain resilient as they navigate rising costs and shifting consumer trends with strategic moves.

CLNegative Net Change CLXPositive Net Change BJPositive Net Change GOPositive Net Change

Kinjel Shah

5 Large Drug Stocks That Are Poised to Ride on Sector Recovery

In the Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals industry, AbbVie, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi and Bayer are worth retaining amid macro pressure and rising innovation.

ABBVNegative Net Change SNYNegative Net Change NVSPositive Net Change PFENegative Net Change BAYRYPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Accident & Health Insurance Stocks to Watch as Exposure Increases

Accident & Health Insurers AFL, UNM, TRUP, GL and AMSF are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure, despite ongoing pricing pressure.

AFLPositive Net Change UNMPositive Net Change AMSFPositive Net Change TRUPPositive Net Change GLPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Cable Television Industry

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

CMCSAPositive Net Change CHTRPositive Net Change NPSNYNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Retail Home Furnishing Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

A focus on digitization, e-commerce, product innovation and new marketing techniques is encouraging for industry players like HD, LOW, WSM, LOVE.

HDPositive Net Change LOWNegative Net Change WSMNegative Net Change LOVENegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Poised to Ride on Sector Strength

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure will likely help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. TELNY, DTEGY and TEF are well-positioned to capitalize on the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

DTEGYNegative Net Change TEFNo Net Change TELNYPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Air Conditioner & Heating Stocks to Watch in a Booming Industry

Stocks like CARR and FIX are likely to benefit from the Air Conditioner & Heating industry's pro-environmental moves and data center surge.

CARRNegative Net Change FIXPositive Net Change

Rohit Vasant Fatarpekar

2 Real Estate Development Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

Despite industry woes, healthy demand for certain real estate categories and limited supply bode well for Real Estate Development industry companies like HHH and LSEA.

HHHNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Network Software Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

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

ATENNegative Net Change ONDSPositive Net Change

Nikita Kataruka

3 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Foreign Banks Industry

The Zacks Foreign Bank stocks like HSBC, IBN and BCS look set to benefit from core business focus and low rates despite global economic headwinds.

BCSPositive Net Change IBNNegative Net Change HSBCPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Shipping Stocks Worth Betting on Despite Industry Challenges

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Transportation Shipping industry, we advise buying stocks like FLNG, ESEA and KNOP.

FLNGNegative Net Change ESEANegative Net Change KNOPPositive Net Change

Sundeep Ganoria

3 Generic Drug Stocks to Watch Amid Pricing Pressure & Tariff Threats

Sandoz, Teva and Viatris are navigating generic drug pricing pressure with scale, complex generics and cost cuts.

SDZNYPositive Net Change TEVAPositive Net Change VTRSPositive Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

3 Security Stocks to Buy From a Thriving Industry Trend

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

CYBRPositive Net Change QLYSPositive Net Change OKTAPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

5 Soft Drink Stocks to Watch as Health Trends Shake Up the Industry

Beverages - Soft Drinks industry is bubbling with innovation and health-focused trends, while rising costs and global disruptions add a bitter twist. As consumer preferences shift and digital strategies gain traction, can top players like KO, MNST, KDP, PRMB and ZVIA stay ahead of the curve?

KONegative Net Change MNSTPositive Net Change KDPNegative Net Change ZVIAPositive Net Change PRMBPositive Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Toys & Games Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Rising US Sales

The Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry benefits from robust demand for sports toys, fashion dolls and accessories, and STEM toys. Stocks like HAS, MAT and JAKK are well-positioned at the moment.

HASPositive Net Change MATNegative Net Change JAKKNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry

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

FCXNegative Net Change CDENegative Net Change ERONegative Net Change LEUPositive Net Change