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Industry Outlook: Archive

Madhurima Das

4 Gold Stocks to Buy to Capitalize on Solid Price Trends

The Zacks Mining - Gold industry's near-term prospects are bright, as gold prices are expected to gain. One can watch stocks like AEM, GFI, AU and HMY, backed by their growth prospects.

AEMPositive Net Change AUPositive Net Change GFIPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Software Stocks to Keep an Eye on in a Troubled Industry

Amid volatile macroeconomic conditions, Computer Software industry participants like Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), Blackbaud (BLKB) and BlackBerry (BB) benefit from acceleration in digital transformation and strong adoption of cloud computing solutions.

BLKBPositive Net Change DSGXNo Net Change BBPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

2 Communication Stocks Likely to Stand Firm Amid Industry Gloom

The infrastructure upgrade for digital transformation, fiber densification and 5G rollout should help the Zacks Communication - Infrastructure industry thrive despite near-term headwinds. IHS and DZSI are likely to benefit from the continued transition to cloud networks.

IHSPositive Net Change DZSIPositive Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

3 Solar Stocks to Watch Amid Bleak Residential Installation View

Solid solar installations, along with the Inflation Reduction Act, should drive solar capacity growth in 2024, amid a weak outlook for residential installations. You may keep a watch on ENPH, NXT and CSIQ.

ENPHPositive Net Change CSIQPositive Net Change NXTPositive Net Change

Urmimala Biswas

3 Medical Services Industry Stocks to Buy as Nursing Market Booms

The Zacks Medical - Services industry is growing on nursing care market growth and digital healthcare adoption. ELV, MEDP and DOCS are set to gain the most. However, staffing shortages continue to put brakes on growth.

ELVNegative Net Change MEDPPositive Net Change DOCSPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

3 Potential Opportunities in the Oil & Gas Drilling Industry

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Drilling industry, we advise focusing on companies like SAPMF, HP and PDS.

SAPMFNegative Net Change HPPositive Net Change PDSPositive Net Change

Anindya Barman

4 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Gain From Demand Rebound

The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry is expected to benefit from an uptick in demand across major end-use markets and the moderation of de-stocking activities. EMN, AVNT, IOSP and KRO are set to gain from strategic actions and demand recovery.

EMNPositive Net Change KROPositive Net Change IOSPPositive Net Change AVNTPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

5 Stocks to Invest in From the Thriving Homebuilding Industry

Although higher rates and a rise in land/labor costs pose risks, the lack of existing homes for sale and better operating leverage are likely to drive the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry. NVR, PHM, TOL, KBH and DFH are well-positioned to gain.

NVRNegative Net Change PHMPositive Net Change TOLPositive Net Change KBHPositive Net Change DFHPositive Net Change

Sushmita Sarker

5 Stocks From the Thriving Insurance Brokerage Industry

The increased demand for insurance products, given an aging population, baby boomers and millennials, and accelerated digitization, should drive insurance brokers like MMC, AON, AJG, WTW and BRO.

MMCPositive Net Change AONNegative Net Change AJGNegative Net Change BROPositive Net Change WTWPositive Net Change

Kinjel Shah

4 Large Drug Stocks to Hold on to Amid Industry Challenges

Drug and biotech companies are likely to see significant innovation. In the Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals industry, Eli Lilly (LLY), Novo Nordisk (NVO), Merck (MRK) and AbbVie (ABBV) are worth retaining in one's portfolio.

LLYPositive Net Change NVOPositive Net Change MRKNegative Net Change ABBVPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Retail Home Furnishing Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Woes

A focus on digitization, e-commerce, product innovation and new marketing techniques is encouraging for the Zacks Retail-Home Furnishing industry players like WSM and ETD despite a challenging macro backdrop.

WSMPositive Net Change ETDNegative Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Business-Software Services Industry

The Zacks Business-Software Services industry players like MSCI, TYL, GWRE and PLUS are poised to benefit from the robust demand trend for multi-cloud-enabled software solutions.

MSCINegative Net Change GWREPositive Net Change PLUSPositive Net Change TYLNegative Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Inventory & Macro Mar Solid 2024 Outlook for Semiconductors

The Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductor industry is a mixed bag this year with much dependent on ongoing inventory management, the macro situation and geopolitical issues. Long-term prospects remain solid. We have our eyes on MX and ADI.

ADIPositive Net Change MXPositive Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

3 Real Estate Development Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

Despite a high interest rate environment, recovery in demand for certain real-estate property types and constrained supply poise Real Estate Development industry players like GRBK, FOR and LSEA well for growth.

GRBKPositive Net Change FORPositive Net Change LSEAPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Poised to Soar Despite Industry Woes

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure should help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite short-term woes. TEF, TELNY and VIVHY are well-positioned to make the most of the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

TEFPositive Net Change VIVHYPositive Net Change TELNYNegative Net Change

Tanuka De

5 Stocks From the Prospering Accident & Health Insurance Industry

Lower claims frequency, moderate pricing and the adoption of technology are likely to boost the performance of Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry players like AFL, UNM, EIG, AMSF and TRUP.

AFLPositive Net Change UNMPositive Net Change AMSFNegative Net Change EIGNegative Net Change TRUPPositive Net Change

Vrishali Bagree

3 Meat Food Stocks Hogging in the Limelight on Robust Industry Trends

Companies in the Zacks Food - Meat Products industry gain from the growing demand for protein-rich products. Efforts to expand capacity and undertake product diversification have been working well for Tyson Foods (TSN), Hormel Foods (HRL) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC).

TSNPositive Net Change HRLPositive Net Change PPCPositive Net Change

Sundeep Ganoria

3 Generic Drug Stocks to Watch Amid Challenging Market Prospects

The impact of macroeconomic headwinds on the Zacks Medical - Generic Drugs industry is gradually improving. New product launches provide some respite to RDY, TEVA and VTRS.

TEVAPositive Net Change RDYPositive Net Change VTRSPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Network Software Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

Communication-Network Software providers like Frontier Communications (FYBR), A10 Networks (ATEN) and Weave Communications (WEAV) benefit from the ongoing digitalization efforts, including a shift to cloud computing and the rapid deployment of 5G-based networks.

FYBRPositive Net Change ATENNegative Net Change WEAVNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

4 Oil Pipeline Stocks to Gain From the Prospering Industry

Since midstream operations have lower exposure to volatility in commodity prices, the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production & Pipelines industry is bullish. Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Companies (WMB), MPLX and Ultrapar (UGP) are the frontrunners in the industry.

KMINegative Net Change WMBNo Net Change MPLXPositive Net Change UGPNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Stock to Watch From Promising Toys & Games Industry

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

EAPositive Net Change MATPositive Net Change JAKKPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Cable Television Industry

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

RCIPositive Net Change LBTYAPositive Net Change LBRDAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Time to Buy These 3 Stocks From an Upbeat Waste Removal Sector

Waste management thrives on tech integration, regulations, and environmental awareness amid industrialization and urbanization. WCN, CNM and SRCL are likely to be gainers from the ongoing trends.

WCNPositive Net Change SRCLNegative Net Change CNMNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

5 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch on Improving Industry Trends

The Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry's prospects look upbeat, backed by strong demand from the energy-transition trend. Stocks like SCCO, FCX, LUNMF, ERO and LEU are worth keeping a tab on, backed by their growth prospects.

SCCOPositive Net Change FCXPositive Net Change LUNMFPositive Net Change EROPositive Net Change LEUPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

4 Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Retail-Miscellaneous Industry

While challenges prevail in the Retail - Miscellaneous industry, players such as Tractor Supply (TSCO), Ulta Beauty (ULTA), DICK'S Sporting (DKS) and Arhaus (ARHS) look well-poised due to their business operating model and prospects.

TSCOPositive Net Change DKSNegative Net Change ULTANegative Net Change ARHSNegative Net Change