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Why it's a good time to have exposure to oil stocks
Posted: 05/06/2026
Don’t miss this week’s discussion at the Zacks Research Desk where Tracey Ryniec looks at the analyst consensus for three oil and energy stocks. She uses Zacks.com to show us historical estimates prior to geopolitical conflict and upcoming estimates for 2027.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Market moves to watch during this crisis
Posted: 04/29/2026
This week, Dave Bartosiak discusses the potential impact of the geopolitical conflict on U.S. financial markets. He uses Zacks.com to highlight the correlation between oil, equities, the Euro, and more. You don’t want to miss out on this valuable session at the Zacks Research Desk.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Why ROIC is valuable for long-term investors
Posted: 04/15/2026
Join Mayur Thaker at the Zacks Research Desk where he dives into Return On Invested Capital (ROIC). Mayur gives us a detailed look into this framework, used in both the Zacks Deep Value model portfolio and Earnings Certain Series, including two companies that demonstrate high ROIC.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Don't Count Out These Software Stocks Yet
Posted: 04/08/2026
At the Zacks Research Desk, Ben Rains provides an overview of three tech stocks with strong long-term potential. He begins by explaining why now might be a good time to start buying, followed by a detailed analysis of three tickers you won’t want to miss.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
How to spot signals of a market reversal
Posted: 04/01/2026
This week at the Zacks Research Desk, David Bartosiak uses tools on Zacks.com that can clue you in on market turnarounds. He examines crude oil and the war’s impact on it, the Dow Jones industrial average, and so much more. Don’t miss this timely session at the Zacks Research Desk.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
John analyzes winners in Food, Finance, Software and more
Posted: 03/25/2026
Zacks Chief Equity Strategist and Economist John Blank, PhD, finds the strongest returns for stocks in 16 Zacks-classified industries—from Food to Computer Software & Services to Oil Exploration & Production and others. John also looks at the current state of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Don’t miss this session at the Zacks Research Desk.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Digging Into Top Gold and Mining Stocks and ETFs for 2026
Posted: 03/18/2026
Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, looks at the fundamentals for top gold mining stocks, paths she’s taken when she wants more gold exposure in her portfolios, and more. Don’t miss this session at the Zacks Research Desk.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
3 safer bets in the uncertain AI landscape
Posted: 03/11/2026
This week at the Zacks Research Desk, Associate Stock Strategist, Ben Rains, uses Zacks Research System to show performance metrics and projections for three AI stocks set to thrive in uncertainty.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
A 3-steps framework to assessing SaaS companies
Posted: 03/04/2026
Zacks Equity Strategist, Mayur Thaker, CFA, discusses AI’s potential impact on SaaS companies and provides his 3-step framework for selecting the best positioned SaaS opportunities.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Breaking down Zacks’ Sector Leaders and Their Fundamentals
Posted: 02/25/2026
Get our latest rundown of the top tickers by return in Zacks’ 16 equity sectors, plus a performance overview of 7 ETF asset classes. At the Zacks Research Desk, Chief Economist, John Blank, PhD., gives us the stories behind the fundamentals for these top-performing stocks and ETFs.
The views of John Blank are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
Learning from the big market opportunity I missed
Posted: 02/18/2026
Dive into the memory super cycle with Zacks Analyst, Kevin Cook. During this session at the Zacks Research Desk, Kevin will cover a missed market opportunity in the memory chip space and share what he learned from this moving forward.
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The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.
AI boom is driving new Zacks #1 stocks
Posted: 02/11/2026
Zacks Senior Stock and Value Strategist, Tracey Ryniec, reveals AI infrastructure stocks using the Zacks Rank. Join the Zacks Research Desk to learn how to find companies with strong earnings and long-term growth potential for 2026.
The views of the video presenter are not necessarily the views of Zacks Investment Research. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index.