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Industry Outlook: Archive

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Likely to Beat Industry Conundrums

Increased fiber densification, cloud focus and accelerated pace of 5G deployment should help the Zacks Communication - Components industry thrive despite short-term headwinds. GLW, VIAV and OOMA are well-positioned to make the most of the demand for seamless connectivity solutions.

GLWNegative Net Change VIAVPositive Net Change OOMANegative Net Change

Lavina Shahu

3 Foreign Auto Stocks to Gain From Momentum in Key Markets

HMC, GELYY and NIO are set to benefit from solid demand in China and Japan as Europe's car market stumbles.

HMCPositive Net Change NIOPositive Net Change

Jewel Saha

3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Electric Power Industry

Expected rise in production to meet demand, along with an increase in electricity prices, bodes well for the prospect of the Utility-Electric Power industry. Top-ranked utilities like CNP, FTS and NI are set to benefit from strong demand from their customer base.

CNPNegative Net Change NINegative Net Change FTSNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch on Dull Industry Trends

Film and television production and distribution companies like WMG, NWSA, LYV and IMAX are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights.

LYVNegative Net Change NWSANegative Net Change IMAXNegative Net Change WMGNegative Net Change

Swayta Shah

3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Headwinds

Relatively higher rates and lingering tariff-related headwinds will affect demand for personalized financing. Yet, Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like ARCC, MAIN and HTGC are worth a look.

ARCCNegative Net Change HTGCNegative Net Change MAINNegative Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Top Fertilizer Stocks to Watch From a Promising Industry

Favorable demand in major markets for crop nutrients, backed by the strength in global agriculture markets, should enable the Zacks Fertilizers industry to thrive. CF, MOS and YARIY should benefit from supportive industry fundamentals.

CFNegative Net Change MOSNegative Net Change YARIYNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Metal Fabrication Stocks to Watch Amid Improving Industry Trends

The outlook of the Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry looks upbeat and stocks like ESAB, TRS and KALU are worth keeping an eye on.

ESABNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Business Services Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Business Services industry is poised to prosper with rising demand and growing technology adoption. APG, ARMK and MITFY are three stocks that appear well-poised to ride this demand strength.

APGNegative Net Change ARMKNegative Net Change MITFYNegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

Here Are 3 Staffing Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Headwinds

Contracting economic activities in the manufacturing sector hinder the Zacks Staffing Firms industry's growth. Robust service activities, growing remote work and swift technology adoption are the saving graces. KFY, HSII and RCMT are likely to be the frontrunners in the industry.

KFYPositive Net Change HSIINegative Net Change RCMTNegative Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

3 Aerospace-Defense Stocks to Buy Amid Impressive Air Traffic View

GE, EADSY and HII look poised for growth as strong air traffic and rising U.S. defense spending fuel aerospace gains.

GEPositive Net Change HIINegative Net Change EADSYNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Heavy Construction Stocks Benefiting From Infrastructure Upswing

Growth across the telecommunications, transmission, data center, renewable energy and power generation businesses is set to benefit MTZ, DY, PRIM and ORN in the Zacks Building Products-Heavy Construction industry.

MTZNegative Net Change DYNegative Net Change ORNPositive Net Change PRIMNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Packaging Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Challenges

Although weak demand and tariffs cloud the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's near-term outlook, BXBLY, ATR and GEF are navigating the challenges well.

BXBLYNegative Net Change ATRNegative Net Change GEFNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

4 Manufacturing Electronics Stocks to Consider on Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry is gaining from strength across major end markets. ETN, EMR, ESE and AZZ are some notable stocks in the industry.

EMRNegative Net Change ETNNegative Net Change ESENegative Net Change AZZNegative Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry

Macro uncertainty remains a concern, but growing global connectivity needs could drive prospects for the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry participants like GSAT, IRDM and GILT.

GSATPositive Net Change IRDMNegative Net Change GILTNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Instruments Stocks Set to Benefit From Industrial Automation

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

STNegative Net Change WTSNegative Net Change THRNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

4 Canadian E&P Stocks That Stand Out in a Weak Oil Market

In the sluggish Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, AETUF, OVV, OBE, and IPOOF stand out on the back of their execution strength.

AETUFPositive Net Change OBEPositive Net Change IPOOFPositive Net Change OVVPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

5 P&C Insurance Stocks to Watch Amid Increased Digitalization

Zacks Property and Casualty Insurance players like BRK.B, PGR, CB, TRV and ALL are likely to benefit from digitalization and catastrophes that drive policy renewal rate and pricing.

BRK.BNegative Net Change TRVNegative Net Change CBNegative Net Change ALLNegative Net Change PGRNegative Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

3 Integrated Energy Stocks to Gain Despite Industry Vulnerability

Volatile crude prices, slowing output growth and mounting renewable demand are making the prospects for the Zacks Oil & Gas International Integrated industry gloomy. ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL) are well placed to survive the challenges.

XOMPositive Net Change CVXPositive Net Change SHELPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

Should You Buy or Hold These 4 Retail Apparel & Shoes Stocks?

LEVI, URBN, BOOT & SFIX are focusing on a superior product strategy, the advancement of omnichannel capabilities and prudent capital investments.

LEVINegative Net Change URBNNegative Net Change BOOTNegative Net Change SFIXNegative Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Wireless Stocks Likely to Benefit From Solid Cloud, Fiber Traction

With solid demand for advanced networking architecture for increased broadband usage, the Zacks Wireless Equipment industry is likely to witness healthy growth. UI, IDCC and CLFD are set to thrive despite the near-term challenges.

IDCCNegative Net Change CLFDPositive Net Change UINegative Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Mortgage & Related Services Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

While relatively high mortgage rates will hurt the Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry, companies WD, AGM and TREE are poised to navigate challenges.

TREEPositive Net Change WDNegative Net Change AGMNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

Leisure & Recreation Industry Looks Promising: 3 Stocks to Buy

The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like RCL, CCL and PLNT are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.

RCLNegative Net Change CCLNegative Net Change PLNTNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Stocks to Watch in the Promising Construction & Mining Equipment Industry

The prospects of the Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry look good. Stocks like CAT, KMTUY, TEX and HY are stocks worth a look.

CATNegative Net Change TEXNegative Net Change KMTUYNegative Net Change HYNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Computer-Services Industry

The Zacks Computer - Services industry players like GIB, CSGS and INOD are poised to benefit from digital transformation despite macroeconomic headwinds.

GIBPositive Net Change CSGSPositive Net Change INODNegative Net Change

Shuvra Shankar Dey

3 Stocks to Watch From the Booming Business Information Industry

Increased demand for risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement solutions will likely help the Zacks Business - Information Services industry prosper. IRM, TRU and UCL are well-positioned to benefit from this surge.

IRMNegative Net Change TRUPositive Net Change UCLNegative Net Change