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Industry Outlook: Archive

Lavina Shahu

3 Foreign Auto Stocks to Remain Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty

While the Zacks Foreign Auto industry is struggling with economic uncertainty, stocks like TM, HMC and NIO are expected to hold their grounds.

TMNegative Net Change HMCNegative Net Change NIONegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Concrete & Aggregates Stocks to Ride Industry Momentum

Federal infrastructure spending should help the Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry players like VMC and MLM. Yet, high rates and expenses are risks.

VMCNegative Net Change MLMNegative Net Change

Jewel Saha

4 Utility Stocks to Bet on From the Thriving Electric Power Industry

Amid rising demand for electricity and an increase in the unit price of electricity, utilities like ED, DTE, CNP and EVRG are set to benefit from strong demand from their stable customer base.

EDPositive Net Change DTEPositive Net Change CNPPositive Net Change EVRGPositive Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

4 Miscellaneous Food Stocks to Monitor in a Challenging Market

The Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry is navigating a difficult consumer landscape and rising operational costs. However, strategic brand-building and cost-savings position MDLZ, KHC, MKC and CAG well for growth.

MDLZPositive Net Change CAGPositive Net Change MKCPositive Net Change KHCPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Media Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

Zacks Media Conglomerates industry players like DIS, BATRK and MSGE gain from the rising demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption.

DISPositive Net Change BATRKPositive Net Change MSGEPositive Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Top Fertilizer Stocks to Consider on Promising Industry Trends

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 YARIYPositive Net Change

Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

3 Dental Supplies Stocks Likely to Gain From US-China Trade Deal

Here we discuss three stocks from the Dental Supplies industry that are likely to earn wealth for investors. These are CAH, LH and ALGN.

CAHPositive Net Change LHPositive Net Change ALGNNegative Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

3 Aerospace-Defense Stocks to Buy Amid Impressive US Budget Proposal

Growing air passenger traffic and solid defense budget proposal to aid aerospace-defense stocks amid supply-chain issues. You may buy EADSY, LDOS and HII.

EADSYPositive Net Change HIIPositive Net Change LDOSPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

2 Truck Stocks That Continue to Be in Focus Despite Industry Challenges

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Truck industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to the slowdown in freight demand. We believe stocks like MRTN and PAMT are better positioned to escape industry challenges.

MRTNPositive Net Change PAMTNo Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 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 SKFRY, AMBR, KALU and TRS are worth keeping an eye on.

SKFRYPositive Net Change KALUPositive Net Change TRSPositive Net Change AMBPNo Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Heavy Construction Stocks Riding the Industry's Growth Wave

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

EMEPositive Net Change ORNPositive Net Change MTZPositive Net Change GVAPositive Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

2 Supermarket Stocks in Focus Amid Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry is capitalizing on consistent consumer demand and embracing AI-driven omnichannel innovations, positioning WMT and KR for long-term growth.

WMTNegative Net Change KRPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Technology Solutions Industry

Amid supply-chain woes, Computer - Integrated Systems players like IBM, AMD, MU and IONQ benefit from the demand for integrated solutions and multi-cloud model adoption.

IBMNegative Net Change AMDPositive Net Change MUNegative Net Change IONQPositive Net Change

Shuvra Shankar Dey

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. CTAS, APG and BFAM are three stocks that appear well-poised to ride this demand strength.

CTASPositive Net Change BFAMPositive Net Change APGNegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

Here are 3 Staffing Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

The Zacks Staffing Firms industry is stalled by the economic downturn in the manufacturing sector. However, KFY, KELYA and HQI are likely to be at the forefront to witness steady service demand, and the increasing adoption of remote work and technology.

KFYPositive Net Change KELYAPositive Net Change HQIPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Challenges

Relatively higher rates and muted economic growth will affect demand for personalized financing. Yet, Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like BCSF, PNNT and SCM are worth considering.

BCSFPositive Net Change PNNTPositive Net Change SCMPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry

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

IRDMNegative Net Change GILTPositive Net Change GSATNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Packaging Stocks to Keep an Eye on Despite Industry Headwinds

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

BXBLYPositive Net Change ATRPositive Net Change AMCRPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

Top 4 Building Product Stocks Overcoming Industry Challenges

A focus on operational efficiencies and higher government spending raises hope for FTDR, ROCK, NX and ASPN amid challenges.

FTDRPositive Net Change NXNegative Net Change ROCKPositive Net Change ASPNNegative Net Change

Riya Anand

2 Mortgage & Related Services Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Woes

While relatively high mortgage rates will hurt the Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry, companies TREE and RKT are well-positioned to navigate challenges.

RKTPositive Net Change TREEPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Wood Stocks Worth Watching Defying Challenging Industry Landscape

More infrastructure spending, a focus on product innovation and efficient cost management are encouraging for the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry players like PCH and WOR despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

PCHPositive Net Change WORNegative Net Change

Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

4 Manufacturing Electronics Stocks to Watch on Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry benefits from solid momentum across major end markets. ETN, EMR, ENS and POWL are some notable stocks in the industry.

EMRPositive Net Change ETNPositive Net Change ENSPositive Net Change POWLPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

3 mREIT Stocks to Buy Amid Challenging Mortgage Market Trends

While challenging mortgage market trends will likely hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, ARI and DX are well-positioned to flourish.

ARIPositive Net Change NLYPositive Net Change DXPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Transport-Service Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Headwinds

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Transportation - Services industry, we advise investors to keep a tab on companies like EXPD, CHRW and MATX.

EXPDNegative Net Change CHRWPositive Net Change MATXPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

3 Integrated Energy Stocks to Gain Despite Ongoing Trade Tensions

Rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the prospects of the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry's outlook. XOM, CVX and BP will probably overcome market challenges.

XOMNegative Net Change BPPositive Net Change CVXNegative Net Change