Three S&P 500 giants are heading into Q4 2026 well below their all-time highs. Zacks Stock Strategist, Ben Rains, thinks each one is worth a starter position today. Watch as he explains why he’d start buying them before year-end.

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Small caps and big tech are moving in different directions, and interest rates are a big part of the story. On this week’s Zacks Research Desk, Dave Bartosiak explains what’s behind the gap and what it could mean for your portfolio.

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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.

During this week’s Zacks Research Desk, Chief Economist John Blank, PhD, explains why the prolonged U.S.–Iran conflict puts the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the market story. John splits the discussion in two parts: first, the history and geography of the region, and second, what an extended conflict could mean for asset classes.

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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.

At the Zacks Research Desk, Tracey Ryniec dives into AI infrastructure stocks. She provides a detailed analysis of three top-ranked stocks that she believes have the potential for higher returns in AI infrastructure this year.

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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.

Join Ben Rains at the Zacks Research Desk where he covers AI-boosted energy stocks to consider buying this month and during the final stretch of 2026. He uses Zacks.com charts to make his case about why these companies are ideal for long-term upside and near-term breakout potential.

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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.

At the Zacks Research Desk, Equity Strategist, Mayur Thaker, makes an investment pitch on Oracle. He states that shares of Oracle are one of the most extraordinary buying opportunities. His thesis covers the AI data center bet, economic moats, and more.

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This week at the Zacks Research Desk John Blank, PhD, provides a full guide to top ETFs for 2026. He starts with a broad ETF narrative and how they’re constructed. From there he gives an overview of these leaders in the ETF space and how to use them to manage portfolio returns.

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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.

At the Zacks Research Desk, Mayur Thaker explains why hyperscalers—not semiconductors—are the next potential beneficiaries of the AI capex supercycle. Don’t miss this analysis discussing where semiconductor P/Es sit today, hyperscaler quality, and how Mayur would position for the shift.

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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.

This week at the Zacks Research Desk, Ben Rains breaks down three value plays positioned to benefit from the broader AI energy boom. With U.S. electricity demand projected to grow 25% by 2030 and up to 100% by 2050, these stocks are poised to power the AI age no matter how the technology evolves.

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.

At the Zacks Research Desk, Dave Bartosiak uses interactive charts to provide a technical analysis for performance and market updates, as well as bull and bear projections, for the S&P 500, crude oil, interest rates, and so much more. You won’t want to miss these timely updates.

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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.

At the Research Desk, John Blank, PhD, takes a deep dive into the most-talked about financial story of recent weeks the SpaceX IPO. Using Zacks Research, John examines the most relevant metrics of the SpaceX business(es), including financials, balance sheet, financial ratios, as well as peer analysis, to offer key insights for investors.

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At the Zacks Research Desk, Ben Rains focuses on three best-in-class nuclear stocks that are at the forefront of the next generation of energy companies. Ben argues that it’s time for investors to go beyond AI and chip stocks and he analyzes the potential of these three companies: Constellation Energy (CEG), Vistra (VST), and Talen Energy (TLN).

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.