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Industry Outlook: Archive

Nilanjan Choudhury

What to Expect From the U.S. Upstream Oil & Gas Industry

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, we advise buying shares of companies like DVN, SM, NOG and AMPY.

DVNPositive Net Change NOGPositive Net Change AMPYPositive Net Change SMPositive Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

4 Cosmetics Stocks Worth Watching Amid Industry Challenges

The Zacks Cosmetics industry is grappling with elevated inflationary pressures. Coty, Inter Parfums (IPAR), Waldencast (WALD) and Olaplex (OLPX) are capitalizing on digital advancements and innovative strategies.

COTYPositive Net Change IPARPositive Net Change WALDPositive Net Change OLPXNegative Net Change

Aparajita Dutta

3 Defense Equipment Stocks to Buy Amid Solid Air Traffic View

Aerospace-defense equipment stocks continue to face persistent supply-chain issues, which are likely to be offset by steadily growing air travel and valuable acquisitions. You may buy TDG, HEI and DRS.

TDGPositive Net Change HEIPositive Net Change DRSPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Broadcast Radio & TV Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

Radio and television broadcast companies like NFLX, FOXA, ROKU and TGNA benefit from higher content consumption and steady digital viewing despite intense competition for ad revenues.

NFLXPositive Net Change FOXANegative Net Change TGNAPositive Net Change ROKUPositive Net Change

Rimmi Singhi

2 Domestic Auto Stocks Efficiently Weathering Industry Hurdles

Despite industry challenges, domestic auto stocks like General Motors (GM) and Blue Bird (BLBD) are worth watching, given their strong fundamentals.

GMNegative Net Change BLBDPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

Buy These 3 Consumer Loan Stocks From a Prospering Industry

Though concerns about rising prices and poor asset quality are likely to hurt the Zacks Consumer Loans industry, the digitization of operations, expected rate cuts, decent loan demand and easing lending standards will aid Ally Financial (ALLY), Mr. Cooper (COOP) and SLM Corp, (SLM).

ALLYPositive Net Change SLMPositive Net Change COOPNegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

3 Wood Stocks Worth Watching Despite a Challenging Industry

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

UFPIPositive Net Change LPXPositive Net Change JELDPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Promising mREIT Stocks to Buy as Industry Gains Momentum

Declining mortgage rates, improving purchase originations and interest rate cuts paint a favorable picture for the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry. Amid this industry players like STWD, ABR and ARI are poised to flourish.

STWDPositive Net Change ABRPositive Net Change ARIPositive Net Change

Anindya Barman

3 Steel Producer Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Slumping steel prices and the sluggishness in China mar prospects of the Zacks Steel Producers industry. PKX, MT and CMC are well poised to navigate the current challenging environment.

PKXPositive Net Change MTPositive Net Change CMCPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Computer Industry

The Computer - Micro Computers industry participants like Apple (AAPL) and HP (HPQ) are benefiting from the strong demand for enterprise devices amid stiff macroeconomic challenges globally.

AAPLPositive Net Change HPQPositive Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Transport-Service Stocks to Bet on Despite Industry Hiccups

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Services industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to lackluster freight demand. We believe stocks like EXPD, CHRW and MATX represent investment opportunities despite the crisis.

EXPDPositive Net Change CHRWPositive Net Change MATXPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Laser Systems Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Laser Systems and Components industry participants like Lumentum Holdings (LITE) and MicroVision (MVIS) gain from solid demand for applications like Generative AI, autonomous driving, IoT, 5G and healthcare amid challenging macroeconomic conditions.

LITEPositive Net Change MVISPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Instruments Stocks Set to Ride on Digitized Technology Demand

Focus on higher energy efficiency, the rising adoption of industrial automation and optimum resource utilization should drive the Zacks Instruments - Control industry. Watts Water (WTS), Badger Meter (BMI) and Transcat (TRNS) are well-positioned to gain from the evolving market dynamics.

WTSPositive Net Change BMIPositive Net Change TRNSPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Electronics Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry participants like MKS Instruments (MKSI) and Veeco Instruments (VECO) are benefiting from increased capital spending on high-performance computing, advanced packaging and memory.

MKSIPositive Net Change VECOPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Industrial Services Stocks Countering Industry Challenges

The contraction in the manufacturing sector mars the near-term outlook for the Zacks Industrial Services industry. Companies like GWW, GIC and BOOM are expected to gain from their efforts to gain market share, lowering costs and focus on enhancing digital capabilities.

GWWPositive Net Change BOOMPositive Net Change GICPositive Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Audio Video Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Headwinds

Investments in innovative solutions that enhance experience are likely to aid Zacks Audio Video Production industry participants like Sony (SONY), Panasonic (PCRHY) and Sonos (SONO) amid cautious discretionary spending.

SONOPositive Net Change SONYPositive Net Change PCRHYPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

3 Stocks From the Prospering Major Regional Banks Industry

High funding costs and weakening asset quality will hurt Zacks Major Regional Banks. Yet, interest rate cuts, modest loan demand, decent economic growth and business restructuring efforts are likely to aid industry players like JPMorgan (JPM), U.S. Bancorp (USB) and Truist (TFC).

JPMPositive Net Change USBPositive Net Change TFCPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Instruments Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Instruments - Scientific industry participants like MTD and BRKR are gaining from strong life science, pharmaceutical and academic end-market demand despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.

MTDPositive Net Change BRKRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Here's 3 Outsourcing Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes

The Zacks Outsourcing industry is poised for growth as business and IT outsourcing has become increasingly vital. ADP, BCO and BBSI are three stocks that are well-placed to ride the demand strength.

ADPPositive Net Change BBSIPositive Net Change BCOPositive Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Computer Peripheral Stocks to Watch Amid Prospering Industry Trends

The Zacks Computer-Peripheral Equipment industry participants like LOGI, LPL, IMMR and TACT are likely to benefit from the growing demand for professional gaming accessories, touchscreen devices, smart glasses, 3D printed health equipment and recovery in PC sales.

LOGIPositive Net Change LPLPositive Net Change IMMRPositive Net Change TACTNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Stocks to Watch From the Transport Equipment & Leasing Industry

The Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry seeks to benefit from consistent shareholder-friendly initiatives. WAB, GBX and R are set to gain the most.

WABPositive Net Change RPositive Net Change GBXPositive Net Change

Avisekh  Bhattacharjee

2 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

Persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector weighs on the Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry's near-term prospects. LECO and SWK are a couple of stocks to retain.

SWKPositive Net Change LECOPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

4 Oilfield Services Stocks Set to Escape Industry Weakness

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

SLBPositive Net Change HLXPositive Net Change BKRPositive Net Change

Madhurima Das

3 Paper & Related Products Stocks to Watch From a Promising Industry

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry's prospects look upbeat, backed by strong demand on a rise in e-commerce and growing interest in sustainable packaging solutions. Stocks like SEOAY, SLVM and RYAM are well-poised to gain from these trends.

SEOAYPositive Net Change IPPositive Net Change RYAMPositive Net Change SLVMPositive Net Change SWPositive Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Consulting Services Industry

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

ITPositive Net Change FCNPositive Net Change EXPOPositive Net Change