Buy 3 Neuberger Berman Mutual Funds for a Strong Portfolio
Neuberger Berman, managing $567 billion, recommends three mutual funds—mid‑cap growth (NMANX), large‑cap value (NPRTX) and intrinsic value (NINAX)—each holding a Zacks #1 Strong Buy rating. The funds deliver 3‑year annualized returns between 11% and 12.1% and feature expense ratios from 0.74% to 1.33%, well below category averages. Minimum investments start at $5,000, making them accessible to retail investors. Their ESG‑focused stewardship adds a layer of risk management to the growth and value strategies.
3 Top-Ranked MFS Mutual Funds for Strong Returns
MFS, a Boston‑based asset manager with $645.3 billion AUM, highlighted three of its blended research equity funds that have posted strong three‑year returns. The large‑cap BRUHX returned 12.3% annually, the mid‑cap BMSYX posted 12.2% with a low 0.49% expense ratio, and...
3 Large-Cap Value Funds to Grab as Inflation Continues to Surge
Inflation jumped in March, with the CPI rising 0.9% month‑over‑month and the annual rate climbing to 3.3%, the highest level since May 2024. The spike was fueled by a 10.9% surge in energy prices amid heightened U.S.–Iran tensions, prompting the Federal...
High Crude Oil Prices: 3 Integrated Energy Stocks to Bet on Right Away
Rising crude prices above $90 a barrel are boosting earnings for integrated oil majors, positioning Exxon Mobil, Chevron and BP as the sector’s top picks. The Zacks Oil & Gas Integrated International industry ranks #3, placing it in the top 1%...
3 Leisure Stocks Showing Strength Despite Industry Headwinds
Despite macro‑level headwinds—persistent inflation, higher interest rates and rising labor costs—the leisure and recreation services sector has delivered solid returns. Over the past year the industry outperformed its consumer‑discretionary peers, climbing 22.5% versus a 7.2% sector gain, while trading at...
Imports/Exports Favorable for March, BofA Beats in Q1
U.S. import prices for March rose 0.8% month‑over‑month, far below the 2.4% forecast, while core imports eased to just 0.2% after excluding fuel. Export prices increased 1.6% MoM and are up 5.6% year‑over‑year, the strongest pace since November 2022. Bank...
Best Value Stocks to Buy Now in April
Zacks Investment Research highlighted a value‑focused stock screen as the market rallied on early Q1 earnings from JPMorgan and other banks. The screen isolates Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) equities that trade below industry median P/E and P/S...
CoreWeave Keeps Soaring: What's Going On?
CoreWeave (CRWV) stock has surged over 60% year‑to‑date after securing a multi‑year AI model development deal with Anthropic and expanding its long‑term cloud capacity agreement with Meta Platforms through 2032, valued at roughly $21 billion. The Anthropic contract bolsters a record...
2 Containers - Paper and Packaging Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Woes
Zacks highlights a struggling Containers‑Paper and Packaging sector that has underperformed the S&P 500 by 7.8% over the past year, yet points to two outliers—Karat Packaging and Brambles Limited—that are delivering strong earnings growth and share price gains. Karat posted a...
PPI Wholesale Inflation Highest in 3 Years
The March Producer Price Index rose 4% year‑over‑year, the highest level since February 2023, while the month‑over‑month gain slowed to 0.5%. Core PPI climbed 3.8% YoY, marking the strongest reading in the past twelve months. Small‑business optimism slipped to 95.8, the...
3 Technology Mutual Funds to Buy as the Sector Rebounds After a Slow Start
The technology sector, hampered by rising bond yields, interest‑rate uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions, posted weak returns early in 2026, dragging down tech‑focused ETFs such as XLK. Recent earnings clarity, more attractive valuations, and expectations of stabilising rates have sparked a...
Grab These 3 Energy Mutual Funds for Marvelous Returns
Oil mutual funds are gaining attention as global energy demand rebounds and oil prices stay resilient despite volatility. Geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ production cuts, and under‑investment in new projects have created a supply‑demand imbalance that benefits the sector. Zacks highlights three...
Evidence Builds: The AI Boom Remains Intact
Despite geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs, the AI infrastructure build‑out remains resilient. Companies that power data centers, advanced chips, and supporting services have outperformed the broader market, with Equinix up about 36% year‑to‑date and Taiwan Semiconductor forecasting earnings growth...
3 Truck Stocks Holding Ground Despite Industry Challenges
The Zacks Transportation‑Truck sector is navigating a prolonged freight recession, tariff uncertainty, and high inflation, yet three carriers—Old Dominion (ODFL), J.B. Hunt (JBHT) and Knight‑Swift (KNX)—have held their ground. Despite a 19.6% drop in 2026 earnings estimates, the industry outperformed...
Pre-Markets Down as U.S. Sets Blockade at Hormuz
U.S. forces announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply higher and casting a geopolitical shadow over the opening bell. WTI crude rose to $104 a barrel and Brent to $102, while major equity indexes opened...
