Zacks Stocks In The News

Ben Rains explores the stock market’s surge to all-time highs after the Fed cut interest rates and what might happen next. The episode then dives into three beaten-down S&P 500 stocks—Lululemon, Paycom, and Adobe—that investors might want to buy before they rebound. All three beaten-down stocks offer 25% to 70% upside compared to their all-time highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: What Should Investors Expect After The Fed Cut Rates (3:50) - Lululemon: Time To Buy One Of The Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks Right Now? (10:50) - Is Paycom A Good Investment Down 70% From Its Highs? (16:00) - Adobe Stock Is Beaten Down: Should You Invest Before ADBE Rebounds? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the multi-decade infrastructure spending boom that has a chance to become the most dominant trend on Wall Street. The episode then explores two under-the-radar, highly-ranked Zacks stocks—Hubbell and Willdan—that investors might want to buy to ride the new-age infrastructure megatrend, spanning AI data centers to energy efficiency. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Megatrends To Keep On Your Radar (2:10) - Hubbell Is Helping Fuel The AI Revolution: Should You Buy HUBB Instead of Other Tech Stocks? (6:50) - How Much Will Willdan Group Benefit From The Infrastructure Spending Boom?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the selloff to start September and where the stock market might be headed in the near term. The episode also explores three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) technology stocks—Taiwan Semiconductor, Spotify, and AppLovin—that investors might want to buy now in September and hold for long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know After The Early-September Selloff (6:35) - Taiwan Semiconductor Dominates Chip Manufacturing: Should You Be Investing? (12:40) - Should You Buy Spotify Stock Before It Breaks Out To New All-Time Highs?  (19:35) - Does AppLovin’s Strong Performance Earn A Spot In Your Portfolio?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into September and why the bulls are ready to remain in charge. The episode then explores three soaring, highly ranked stocks—Stride (LRN), KB Home (KBH), and Blue Bird (BLBD)—that offer an impressive combination of value and growth upside to buy in September. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:40) - Does Stride Fit Into Your Portfolio For A Long Term Investment? (8:40) - Will KB Home Continue To Climb Higher With The Current Housing Demand? (13:50) - Should You Be Investing In Soaring Blue Bird Stock?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores nuclear energy’s rapid rise in the U.S. and globally and why nuclear energy is poised to become one of the most important industries in the economy and on Wall Street. The episode dives into three nuclear energy-focused stocks—Rolls-Royce (RYCEY), BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), and Constellation Energy (CEG)—that investors might want to buy now and hold for long-term upside. (0:20) - Everything You Need To Know About Nuclear Energy's Wall Street Rise (5:45) - How Is Rolls-Royce Making A Push Into Nuclear Power? (10:50) - Should You Consider This U.S. Supplier of Nuclear Services? (14:55) - Does This Nuclear Powerhouse Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio Right Now?                 Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands and dives into why the selloff offers long-term investors great opportunities to buy best-in-class tech stocks and artificial intelligence (AI) firms at big discounts. The episode looks specifically at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) to see why the stocks might be worth buying down at least 20% as they find support near key moving averages.  (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Should You Buy The Dip? (4:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Buy Cadence Design Systems Stock? (8:45) - Should You Be Investing In Vertiv After The Recent Tech Sell-off? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down the recent technology-driven stock market selloff.  The episode then dives into Uber Technologies (UBER) and AppLovin (APP) before their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should buy these tech stocks trading at least 25% below their highs. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: How Low Will The Market Go? (3:10) - Buy Uber Stock Amid Its Big Pullback? (12:30) - Time to Add AppLovin Stock Down 35% from its Highs?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the wave of selling that sent the Nasdaq tumbling to start the heart of big tech earnings season on Wednesday. The episode then explores Meta Platforms (META) andAmazon (AMZN) stock before their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should buy the top tech stocks before earnings or wait for more selling. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Will This Pullback Continue? (3:30) - Does Meta’s Strong AI Push Earn Its Way Into Your Portfolio? (11:35) - Breaking Down Amazon Ahead of Earnings Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the recent stock market selloff, and why the healthy selling represents a wonderful opportunity for investors. The episode then turns its attention to three highly-ranked Zacks tech stocks—Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT), Shopify (SHOP), and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)—trading at least 20% below their highs to consider buying before earnings. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: The Selloff Creates Opportunities  (3:20) - Spotify's New Efforts Lead to Surging Earnings Growth  (10:30) - Is Beaten Down Shopify A Good Long-Term Investment? (15:10) - Should You Add Vertiv To Your Portfolio As An AI Stock?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores where the stock market stands to start Q2 earnings season. The episode then digs into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) and Netflix (NFLX) stock ahead of their Q2 earnings releases on July 18 to see if investors should consider buying these two great tech stocks now or wait until the stocks pull back. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Fed Accomplish A Soft Landing? (3:10) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Ahead of Earnings? (10:25) - Will Netflix Continue To Expand Amid Streaming Competition?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into July and the second half of 2024. The episode then explores three hard-hit S&P 500 stocks—Lululemon (LULU), ON Semiconductor (ON), and Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)—trading at least 30% below their highs that investors might want to buy on the dip to start the third quarter. (0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into July (4:00) - LULU: Is This Struggling Stock On Sale? (14:15) - Is Ulta A Good Long-Term Investment? (20:20) - Can Investors Expect A Bounce Back From ON Semiconductor Soon? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains quickly dives into the broader bull case and my investors might still want to prepare for a near-term pullback as things appear overheated. The episode then explores Micron (MU) and Nike (NKE) ahead of earnings to see if investors should consider buying the soaring AI chip stock and the hard-hit sportswear giant down 45% from its highs. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will We See A Pullback Anytime Soon? (3:00) - Does Micron’s Strong Outlook Earn A Way Into Your Portfolio? (9:45) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Nike As Competition Expands? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains explores the factors driving the stock market to fresh highs in June following the May CPI release and the Fed’s latest meeting. The episode then dives into two AI-focused stocks not named Nvidia or Super Micro Computer to consider buying on the dip in June and holding for years.  (0:40) - Stock Market Update: Why The Bulls Are In Control In June (4:20) - Should You Buy Vertiv On The Dip As An AI Investment? (10:30) - How Big Of An Impact Will Constellation Energy And Nuclear Have On AI? Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains digs into a few reasons behind the recent market dip to close out May. We then explore three oversold S&P 500 stocks—McDonald’s (MCD), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), and Lamb Weston (LW)—that are down at least 15% in 2024 that investors might want to buy right now. (0:15) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (3:45) - Is Dollar Tree Currently On Sale For Your Portfolio? (10:10) - Will McDonald's Bounce Back As They Focus On Affordability? (16:55) - Should You Be Buying Lamb Weston For Potential Upside In The Long-Term?  Podcast@Zacks.com

(0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Memorial Day  (3:00) - Time To Buy Lululemon At A Deep Discount? (11:20) - Is Global Payments On Sale For A Strong Investment For Your Portfolio? Podcast@Zacks.com Ben Rains dives into where the stock market stands heading into Memorial Day after Nvidia’s latest blowout earnings. The S&P 500 hit new highs to start the summer and plenty of stocks are growing overheated in the near-term. It might, therefore, be time for investors to look for deals. The two stocks we explore today—Lululemon (LULU) and Global Payments (GPN)—are trading at prices and valuations that could look like steals years or even months from now.

Ben Rains explores a few key stock market levels as Wall Street digests Jay Powell’s speech and what the Fed might do next. The episode then dives into three strong stocks—Arista Networks (ANET), Uber Technologies (UBER), and Shopify (SHOP)—that investors might want to buy before their upcoming earnings releases and hold for the long haul. (0:30) - Stock Market Breakdown: The Bulls Push Stocks Higher After Powell (2:40) - Breaking Down Arista Networks Ahead of Earnings (8:30) - Can Uber Continue Its Rally After Its Upcoming Earnings Report? (15:15) - Does Shopify Fit Into Your Portfolio Down over 50% From Highs?                Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains breaks down the recent market comeback during the wave of tech sector earnings results from Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, and more. The episode then shifts its focus to two of the biggest companies in the world—Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN)—before they report to explore why investors might want to buy these mega cap tech stocks for possible near-term breakouts and long-term upside. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Will The Bulls Quickly Retake Control Amid Tech Earnings? (3:05) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Apple Stock Before Earnings? (16:00) - Should You Consider Adding Amazon To Your Portfolio Right Now?               Podcast@Zacks.com

Ben Rains dives into the recent stock market pullback and key levels investors should pay attention to. We then turn our attention to three innovators in their respective industries-Vertiv (VRT), Align Technology (ALGN), and DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)-that investors might want to buy before earnings to take advantage of the recent stock market downturn. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Amid The Pullback (3:45) - Should Investors Continue To Be Bullish On Vertiv? (9:55) - Does Align Technology Line Up With Your Investment Portfolio? (17:30) - DexCom Continues To Post Huge Growth: Should You Be Buying?               Podcast@Zacks.com

(0:20) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Q1 Earnings Season (4:50) - Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Amid Its Expansion (11:00) - Netflix Continues Growth: Is Now A Good Time To Invest In The Entertainment Giant? (17:15) - Is Cadence Design Systems A Good Play If You’re Looking To Invest In AI?                Podcast@Zacks.com Ben Rains breaks down where the stock market stands as Wall Street turns its attention from March inflation data to first quarter earnings season. Some major tech names outside of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and the other superstars are set to report during the early weeks of Q1 earnings season. We dive into why investors might want to consider buying Netflix (NFLX), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases.

Ben Rains digs into some key stock market levels and potential catalysts in the early days of the second quarter. The episode then dives into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks to consider buying—PACCAR (PCAR), Murphy USA (MUSA), and DaVita Inc. (DVA)—that have crushed the market over the last five years and in 2024 that still offer impressive long-term value. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know Right Now (4:00) - Should You Add Paccar To Your Portfolio Near All-Time Highs? (8:45) - Is Murphy USA A Good Way To Gain Exposure To The Energy Sector? (13:00) - DaVita Inc Continues To Push Higher: Is Now The Time To Buy?                Podcast@Zacks.com