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Industry Outlook: Archive

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.

TXNNegative Net Change NVDANegative 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.

AAGIYNegative Net Change MFCNegative Net Change SLFNegative Net Change AVVIYNegative Net Change NNGRYNegative 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 TDCPositive 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.

ELPositive Net Change COTYPositive Net Change EWCZPositive 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.

RIVNPositive 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 BALYNo 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 CRPositive Net Change HLIONegative Net Change FERGPositive 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.

LULUPositive Net Change RLNegative Net Change HBIPositive 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.

NEMNegative 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.

ENBNegative Net Change WMBNegative Net Change KMINegative Net Change TGSPositive 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 BKNegative 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 ADBEPositive 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.

RIGPositive Net Change PTENPositive Net Change PDSPositive 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.

DDPositive Net Change ALBNegative Net Change KROPositive 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 WSFSNegative 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 WWWPositive Net Change BIRKNegative 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.

CVSPositive Net Change WGSNegative Net Change BTSGNegative 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 MMCNegative Net Change AJGPositive Net Change WTWNegative 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 BJNegative 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 SNYPositive Net Change NVSNegative Net Change PFENegative Net Change BAYRYNegative 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.

AFLNegative Net Change UNMNegative Net Change AMSFPositive Net Change TRUPNegative Net Change GLNegative Net Change