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Industry Outlook: Archive

Riya Anand

3 mREIT Stocks to Keep on Your Radar Amid Challenging Industry Trends

While the volatile mortgage market is likely to hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, ARI and EFC are poised to navigate the challenges.

EFCPositive Net Change ARIPositive Net Change NLYPositive Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Steel Producer Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Retreating steel prices and sluggishness in China and automotive dampen the Zacks Steel Producers industry prospects. MT, STLD and SID are poised to navigate the challenges.

SIDNegative Net Change STLDNegative Net Change MTNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Leisure & Recreation Industry

The Leisure and Recreation Products industry is benefiting from strong fitness demand and booming golf trends. Moreover, stocks like GOLF, PTON and MODG are likely to benefit from the trend.

GOLFNegative Net Change PTONNegative Net Change MODGNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Instruments Stocks Set to Ride on Industrial Automation Thrust

Solid adoption of industrial automation, focus on higher energy efficiency and optimum resource utilization should drive the Zacks Instruments - Control industry. WTS, BMI and THR are well-positioned to gain from the evolving market dynamics.

WTSPositive Net Change BMIPositive Net Change THRNegative Net Change

Swati Prasad

4 Cosmetics Leaders Adapting and Thriving Despite Industry Pressures

EL, ELF, HELE and EWCZ are navigating rising costs and shifting consumer demand through innovation, digital expansion, and strategic initiatives.

ELNegative Net Change HELEPositive Net Change ELFNegative Net Change EWCZNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

Bet on 3 Solid Oilfield Services Stocks Despite Industry Headwinds

Strict capital discipline by upstream energy companies is acting as a dampener, making the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas- Field Services industry gloomy. FTI, AROC and CLB are expected to survive the industry challenges.

FTINegative Net Change CLBNegative Net Change AROCNegative Net Change

Rajani Lohia

4 Agriculture Operations Stocks to Watch as Trade Uncertainties Weigh

The Agriculture - Operations industry is navigating rising costs and trade pressures while tapping growth in health-focused products and innovation. CTVA, ADM, DOLE and AVO look promising.

CTVAPositive Net Change ADMPositive Net Change DOLEPositive Net Change AVOPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

4 Best Retail Apparel & Shoe Stocks You Should Buy Now

DECK, BOOT, ZUMZ & GCO are focusing on a superior product strategy, the advancement of omnichannel capabilities and prudent capital investments.

DECKNegative Net Change ZUMZNegative Net Change BOOTNegative Net Change GCONegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Industrial Services Stocks to Buy as Industry Prospects Improve

The Zacks Industrial Services industry has a promising near-term outlook, with stocks such as FAST, MSM and SCSC standing out as compelling portfolio additions.

FASTPositive Net Change MSMPositive Net Change SCSCNegative Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Computer Peripheral Equipment Stocks in Focus in a Thriving Industry

The Zacks Computer-Peripheral Equipment industry participants like LOGI, IMMR, INVE and TACT are likely to benefit from the growing demand for RFID, touchscreen devices and the recovery in PC sales.

LOGINegative Net Change IMMRNegative Net Change TACTNegative Net Change INVENegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

Here Are 3 Outsourcing Stocks Investors Should Consider

The surging demand for BPO, AI and ML adds to growth of the Zacks Outsourcing industry. Heightened cybersecurity risks demand more outsourcing options. BBSI, BCO and CGEMY are three stocks poised for improvement in this booming market.

BBSINegative Net Change BCONegative Net Change CGEMYNegative Net Change

Susmita Roy

3 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

The prospects of the Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry are hindered by persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector and ongoing supply-chain challenges. LECO, SWK and EPAC are a few stocks investors should retain.

SWKPositive Net Change LECONegative Net Change EPACNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

2 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

The near-term outlook for the Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is uncertain. Stocks like SW and SUZ are braving the industry headwinds.

SWNegative Net Change SUZPositive Net Change

Debanjana Dey

4 Outpatient Home Health Stocks Worth Watching Amid Shifting Trends

An aging global population and AI dominance are likely to drive the Zacks Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry despite the macroeconomic challenges. DGX, DVA, ADUS and PNTG are well-poised to gain.

DGXNegative Net Change DVAPositive Net Change ADUSNegative Net Change PNTGPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

3 US Integrated Energy Stocks to Gain Despite Industry Headwinds

Softer crude prices, slowing production growth and mounting renewable demand are making the prospects for the Zacks Oil & Gas US Integrated industry gloomy. ConocoPhillips (COP), Occidental (OXY) and National Fuel (NFG) are well-positioned to survive the challenges.

COPNegative Net Change OXYNegative Net Change NFGPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Computers - IT Services Industry participants like VRT, ROP and CSGP are benefiting from ongoing digitization, strong demand for hybrid working solutions and improving IT spending.

VRTNegative Net Change ROPPositive Net Change CSGPPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

2 Agriculture - Products Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Concerns

The near-term outlook for the Zacks Agriculture - Products industry is uncertain. Stocks like ANDE and GRWG are braving the industry headwinds.

ANDENegative Net Change GRWGPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Audio Video Stocks to Focus on From a Flourishing Industry

Investments in cutting-edge and innovative solutions are likely to aid Zacks Audio Video Production industry participants like DLB, SONO and GPRO amid cautious discretionary spending

DLBNegative Net Change GPRONegative Net Change SONONegative Net Change

Ekta Bagri

5 Biotech Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio Now

New drug approvals and encouraging pipeline progress should maintain momentum in the Zacks Biomedical and Genetics industry despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment. A strong portfolio and solid pipeline progress position HALO, AKRO, KSNA, ANIP and TWST in this volatile sector

HALOPositive Net Change ANIPPositive Net Change KNSAPositive Net Change TWSTNegative Net Change AKRONegative Net Change

Swayta Shah

Fed Pivot to Support Investment Banking Industry: 3 Stocks to Buy

Efforts to boost operating efficiency, strong trading performance and revival of underwriting and advisory businesses will aid Zacks Investment Bank industry players, such as Morgan Stanley (MS), Evercore (EVR) and Moelis & Company (MC).

MSPositive Net Change MCNegative Net Change EVRNegative Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Internet Delivery Services Stocks in Focus in a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Internet - Delivery Services industry participants like GDDY, VIPS, QNST and ASUR are poised to benefit from increasing smartphone and Internet penetration.

GDDYPositive Net Change QNSTNo Net Change ASURNegative Net Change VIPSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Stocks to Consider From the Prosperous Consulting Services Industry

The Zacks Consulting Services industry is poised to prosper, with service activities remaining healthy. STN, FCN and EXPO are three stocks that are well-placed to ride the demand strength.

STNNegative Net Change FCNPositive Net Change EXPONegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Stocks From the Transport Equipment & Leasing Industry to Watch

Headwinds, including inflation, tariff-related tensions, and lingering supply-chain disruptions, hurt the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry. WAB, R and GBX are likely to stand out.

WABNegative Net Change RNegative Net Change GBXNegative Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Life Insurance Industry

Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AVVIY, PRI, LNC, VOYA and JXN. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.

AVVIYNegative Net Change LNCNegative Net Change PRINegative Net Change VOYAPositive Net Change JXNPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Electronics Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

Electronics stocks like DAKT, KE and HAYW are expected to benefit from investments in infrastructure and expanded capacity despite macroeconomic headwinds.

DAKTPositive Net Change KENegative Net Change HAYWNegative Net Change