Tesla Vs GM: Which Is the Best Investment as the Q1 Earnings Season Heats Up?
Tesla reported Q1 revenue of $22.38 billion, a 16% year‑over‑year increase, and posted EPS of $0.41, beating estimates while generating $1 billion in free cash flow. The company also signaled a $5 billion increase in capital expenditures and warned that cash flow could be volatile as it ramps up AI and robotics spending. General Motors is expected to post Q1 revenue of $43.7 billion and EPS of $2.59, a modest decline, with a $1 billion tax hit from tariffs and a growing software business of 12 million OnStar subscribers. Valuation differences are stark: Tesla trades around 101× forward earnings versus GM’s roughly 6×, despite both holding a Zacks Rank #3 Hold.
4 Multiline Insurers to Buy Amid Inflation, Low Interest Rate
Analysts highlight Enact Holdings, CNO Financial, SiriusPoint and Slide Insurance as top multiline insurer picks amid persistent inflation and a low‑interest‑rate backdrop. The sector’s diversified product mix lowers concentration risk, while accelerated digitalization and the rise of embedded insurance—projected to...
Manufacturing Activity Continues to Soar: 2 Mutual Funds to Buy
U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated in March, posting an ISM PMI of 52.7 – the strongest reading since August 2022 and the third consecutive month above the 50 expansion threshold. The rise was driven by robust demand and longer supplier delivery...
Jobless Claims Move Up Slightly, Pre-Markets Move Down
U.S. pre‑market futures slipped Thursday, with the Dow down 0.55% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each off about 0.3%. Initial jobless claims edged higher to 214,000, while continuing claims rose to 1.821 million, still near post‑pandemic lows. Q1 earnings season saw...
3 Technology Services Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges
Zacks forecasts the Technology Services sector to rebound to pre‑pandemic levels, driven by remote‑work adoption, 5G, AI, blockchain and heightened data‑security demand. The industry posted a 39% total‑return over the past year, trading at a 17.3× EV/EBITDA multiple, slightly below...
Tesla EPS: Rising CAPEX Fuels AI Pivot
Tesla reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.41, topping the $0.34 consensus and marking a second straight beat. The automaker reaffirmed that its Cybercab, Semi and Megapack 3 will enter volume production in 2026, signaling the end of a prolonged transition....
5 Top Small-Cap Value Funds to Buy for Long-Term Growth
U.S. equities have shown resilience amid geopolitical tension and strong earnings, with AI‑driven chipmakers leading the rally. In this environment, Zacks highlights five small‑cap value mutual funds that combine low valuations, solid dividend yields, and attractive growth potential. The funds—Invesco...
Bull of the Day: Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Chevron (CVX), a Zacks Rank #1 integrated energy giant, leveraged its low‑cost Permian base to post a Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.52, beating forecasts, while operating cash flow more than doubled to $10.8 billion. The company raised its dividend 4% to...
3 Communication Stocks Likely to Benefit Despite Geopolitical Unrest
The Zacks Communication‑Components sector is poised for long‑term growth despite short‑term volatility from inventory buildup, high capex, and geopolitical tensions. Demand for 5G, fiber densification and IoT drives robust orders for optical and glass‑based networking hardware. Analysts highlight three standout...
Pre-Markets Up on Ceasefire, Mostly Solid Q1 Earnings
Pre‑market trading on April 22 surged as an extended Iran cease‑fire eased geopolitical risk, lifting the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq by roughly 0.6‑0.8%. Investors also brushed aside Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s testimony, keeping focus on Jerome Powell’s pending rate decision....
3 Industrial Mutual Funds to Buy as Sector Strength Builds in 2026
The U.S. industrials sector is up 10.8% year‑to‑date, buoyed by robust infrastructure and defense spending, as well as a gradual return to normal supply‑chain conditions. This mid‑cycle strength is reflected in the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI),...
Company News for Apr 22, 2026
Amazon.com announced a up‑to‑$25 billion investment in Anthropic, expanding its AI infrastructure partnership. Apple shares fell 2.5% after Tim Cook disclosed he will step down as CEO on Sept. 1. Halliburton reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.55, beating estimates, while Tractor Supply...
3 Top-Ranked Healthcare Mutual Funds to Strengthen Your Portfolio
The article highlights three top‑ranked healthcare mutual funds—Franklin Strategic Biotechnology Discovery Fund (FBDIX), Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund (VGHCX), and Fidelity Select Health Care Fund (FSPHX)—each holding a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) rating. Franklin’s fund delivered a robust 23.9%...
Bear of the Day: RH (RH)
Restoration Hardware (RH) is grappling with multiple bearish pressures, including heavy reliance on Asian suppliers and lingering tariffs that have forced a costly shift toward Vietnam and a new North Carolina factory. Gross margins have slipped from above 50% to...
Bull of the Day: Broadcom (AVGO)
Broadcom (AVGO) rides the AI boom, with semiconductor solutions making up about 60% of its 2024 revenue. AI‑related sales jumped 220% year‑over‑year, and the company projects earnings growth of roughly 43% this quarter and 36% for full‑year 2025. A $10 billion...
Here Are 3 Medical Supply Stocks to Consider Amid Rising Prospects
Zacks projects the global medical‑dental supplies market to reach $163.5 billion by 2027, expanding at a 3.4% CAGR. Growth is driven by an aging population, AI‑integrated digital workflows, and rising demand for preventive and minimally invasive dentistry. The sector’s Zacks Industry...
4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch Amid Dull Industry Trends
The Zacks Film & Television Production industry is seeing heightened digital demand but grappling with soaring content costs, pushing its Zacks Industry Rank to 149—bottom 40% of sectors. While the industry outperformed the broader Consumer Discretionary sector with a 24.4%...
Pre-Markets Off Last Week's Highs on 4/20
Geopolitical tension escalated on Monday as an Iranian oil vessel was seized, derailing a scheduled peace meeting in Islamabad and keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. The uncertainty pushed pre‑market futures lower, with the Dow off 225 points (‑0.45%), the...
3 Top Fertilizer Stocks to Watch From a Promising Industry
The Zacks Fertilizers industry is set to benefit from strong global demand for phosphate, potash and nitrogen nutrients as farm incomes rise and planted acres expand. While fertilizer prices have softened, healthy farmer economics in the U.S., Brazil and India...
Lord Abbett's Top 3 Mutual Funds to Watch for Strong Long-Term Returns
Lord Abbett, a privately held asset manager with $250 billion under management and 184 seasoned professionals, highlighted three mutual funds that earned Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Global Equity Fund posted a 17.1% three‑year annualized return, driven in part by...
Bear of the Day: Sonic Automotive (SAH)
Sonic Automotive (SAH) was named Zacks' Bear of the Day, receiving a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Analysts have cut earnings estimates for 2024 and 2025, lowering the consensus from $7.05 to $6.54 and from $7.84 to $7.21 per share....
Stocks Break Out to New Highs: 3 AI Leaders to Buy Now (BE, NBIS, NVDA)
U.S. equity indexes have surged to fresh highs, driven by a trio of AI‑centric stocks—Bloom Energy (BE), Nebius Group (NBIS) and Nvidia (NVDA). Nebius is forecasting a 550% sales jump to $3.5 billion this year, while Bloom secured a 2.8 GW fuel‑cell...
3 Foreign Auto Stocks Poised to Benefit From Strength in Key Markets
The Zacks Automotive‑Foreign industry is gaining traction as China’s new‑energy vehicle (NEV) market surges, Japan’s auto demand steadies, and Europe shows signs of weakness. Analysts highlight Nissan, NIO and Toyota as the three stocks best positioned to capture growth across...
3 Restaurant Stocks Positioned to Grow Despite Industry Struggles
The restaurant sector faces pressure from inflation‑driven menu hikes, tighter consumer budgets, and rising labor, food and occupancy costs, which have muted traffic growth. Nonetheless, demand for convenience, digital ordering and strategic unit expansion is sustaining revenue gains, with U.S....
Pre-Markets Very Happy About Middle East Developments
A cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices down about 8% and lifting pre‑market futures sharply—+540 points on the Dow, +54 on the S&P 500, +230 on the Nasdaq, and +36 on the Russell 2000....
Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)
Dave & Buster's (PLAY) remains entrenched in the lower tier of the Zacks Rank as its stock trades below $20. The company posted a Q2 EPS of $0.40, a 64% drop from a year earlier, missing the $0.88 consensus. In...
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...
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...
Semiconductors Lead Rally: Broadcom, Marvell Breakout
Semiconductor leaders Broadcom and Marvell are powering a rally driven by accelerating AI infrastructure spending. Broadcom secured long‑term AI chip contracts with Google through 2031 and expanded its partnership with Anthropic, while its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook tops $102 billion with...
3 Top-Ranked Municipal Bond Funds to Reduce Your Portfolio Risk
Municipal bond mutual funds offer tax‑free income and capital preservation for risk‑averse investors. Zacks has identified three funds—SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy Allocation Fund (SMGAX), Franklin High Yield Tax‑Free Income Fund (FRHIX) and Vanguard High‑Yield Tax‑Exempt Fund (VWAHX)—each holding...
Buy These 3 DWS Mutual Funds for Solid Returns
Asset manager DWS Group, with $1.28 trillion AUM across 35 countries, recommends three mutual funds for long‑term investors. The DWS Science and Technology fund (KTCAX) posted a 33% three‑year annualized return with a 0.88% expense ratio. The DWS Global Macro fund...
Bull of the Day: Broadcom (AVGO)
Broadcom (AVGO) posted a solid Q1 earnings beat, highlighted by a 77% year‑over‑year surge in AI revenue to $4.1 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $10.1 billion. The company’s AI‑driven growth lifted earnings estimates across the board, prompting Morgan Stanley to raise...
Still Time to Chase the Rebound in Amazon Stock?
Amazon’s shares have surged roughly 15% this month as investor sentiment improves following a brief U.S.-Iran cease‑fire. The rally follows an oversold reaction to a modest Q4 earnings miss and a $200 billion capital‑expenditure plan focused on AI‑driven AWS growth. Strong...
3 Thematic ETFs Making New Highs Ahead of the Market
Despite a choppy start to 2026 and weak performance in U.S. tech indexes, three thematic ETFs have surged to all‑time highs. Global X Lithium & Battery Tech (LIT) benefits from expanding electric‑vehicle and grid‑storage demand, VanEck Semiconductor (SMH) rides the...
CPI Inflation Rate Up Nearly +1%, As Expected
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for March 2026 rose 0.9% month‑over‑month, pushing the year‑over‑year inflation rate to 3.3%, the highest level in nearly two years and exactly on forecast. Core CPI eased slightly to 2.6% YoY, coming in 10 basis...
4 Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Technology Solutions Industry
The Zacks Computer‑Integrated Systems industry is enjoying a surge, delivering a 137.4% total‑return over the past year and ranking in the top 40% of Zacks sectors. Strong demand for integrated AI, IoT, and multi‑cloud solutions is offset by supply‑chain...
2 Supermarket Stocks Well-Positioned to Capitalize on Industry Trends
Zacks highlights rapid digital transformation, diversified growth platforms and margin pressure reshaping the U.S. supermarket sector. Walmart and Kroger emerge as the best‑positioned players, leveraging omnichannel fulfillment, automation and higher‑margin advertising and private‑label strategies. The Retail‑Supermarkets industry outperformed the S&P 500...