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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights ITA, SOCL, GRID, XLC and XLI
Chicago, IL – July 3, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. ETF's recently featured in the blog include: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA, Global X Social Media Index ETF SOCL, First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund GRID, Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund XLC and Industrial Select Sector SPDR XLI. Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog: Wall Street wrapped up the first half of 2025 on a high note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index notching back-to-back record closing highs, marking a stunning turnaround after a tumultuous spring. Both the indices delivered returns of 5.5% each while the Dow Jones advanced 3.6%. Given the broad-based rally, some ETFs gained in double digits in the first half. These have a solid Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy), suggesting outperformance in the coming weeks as well. Markets plunged earlier this year after President Trump's sweeping tariffs in March and April triggered concerns about disrupted supply chains, rising prices and slower economic growth. However, things reversed in May and June, with a pause in tariffs followed by encouraging economic data and easing trade tensions. By the end of June, the market had surged back to record highs, though an increase in tensions in the Middle East kept stocks in check (read: 5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in June). After falling more than 19% in April from its previous all-time high, the S&P 500 index touched new records just two months later and topped the 6,200 milestone. It is one of the fastest recoveries in recent history. The latest rally has echoed last year's bull run, with artificial intelligence remaining a key driver. Technology and energy firms benefited most from AI demand. Corporate earnings have been strong while inflation is easing. May prices rose just 2.3% year over year and unemployment remains near historic lows. Uncertainty still looms for the second half of the year. The pause on retaliatory tariffs, affecting a broad group of nations, is set to expire in July. Failure to reach agreements could trigger a new round of tariffs, threatening market sentiment and consumer confidence. The U.S. dollar has dropped to a three-year low, denting purchasing power. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled that interest rate cuts might have already occurred if not for the economic impact of tariffs. He noted that the U.S. administration's trade policies are directly shaping the Fed's monetary policy decisions. There are chances of rate cuts starting in September if inflation moderates, and of multiple rate cuts in 2026 (read: End of 1H2025 Market Volatility: Why ETFs Are Headed for Gains). We have profiled the above-mentioned ETFs in detail below: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF – Up 30.1% iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF provides exposure to U.S. companies that manufacture commercial and military aircraft and other defense equipment by tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF holds 38 stocks in its basket with AUM of $8.2 billion and an expense ratio of 0.40%. It trades in an average daily volume of around 700,000 shares and has a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (read: Defense ETFs Soar Amid Rising Global Tensions). Global X Social Media Index ETF – Up 26.5% Global X Social Media Index ETF provides investors access to social media companies around the world and has amassed $135.3 million in its asset base. It tracks the Solactive Social Media Total Return Index, holding 50 securities in the basket with a heavy concentration on the top firms. Global X Social Media Index ETF charges 0.65% in annual fees and sees lower trading volumes of roughly 9,000 shares a day. The fund has a Zacks ETF Rank #2. First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund – Up 17.3% First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund offers exposure to stocks in the grid and electric energy infrastructure sector. It follows the Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index and holds 106 stocks in its basket. First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund has accumulated $2.6 billion in its asset base and trades in a volume of 145,000 shares a day on average. It charges 56 bps in annual fees and has a Zacks ETF Rank #2. Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund – Up 12.7% Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund offers exposure to companies from telecommunication services, media, entertainment and interactive media & services and has accumulated $23.8 billion in its asset base. It follows the Communication Services Select Sector Index and holds 23 stocks in its basket, with large positions in companies like Charter and Comcast. Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund charges 8 bps in annual fees and trades in an average daily volume of 6 million shares. It has a Zacks ETF Rank #1. Industrial Select Sector SPDR – Up 12.6% Industrial Select Sector SPDR targets the broad industrial sector and follows the Industrial Select Sector Index. XLI holds 78 stocks in its basket and is well spread out across sectors, with aerospace & defense, machinery, and ground transportation making up for a double-digit share each. Industrial Select Sector SPDR is the most popular ETF with AUM of $22 billion and an average daily volume of around 13 million shares. It charges 8 bps in fees per year and has a Zacks ETF Rank #1. Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox? Zacks' free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week. Get it free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ 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 of 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 does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA): ETF Research Reports Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL): ETF Research Reports First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID): ETF Research Reports Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase Global
Chicago, IL – July 1, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: PayPal PYPL, Visa Inc. V, Mastercard Inc. MA and Coinbase Global COIN. Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: PayPa lshares have dropped 13.7% year to date, largely due to intensifying competition in the fintech sector. Rivals like Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc., Apple Pay and Adyen continue to expand their offerings, challenging PayPal's dominance in digital payments. Broader macroeconomic pressures and uncertainty surrounding the tariff policy have also dampened investor sentiment. Compared to its peers, PayPal's performance has been notably weaker. While PYPL has struggled, Visa shares have climbed 10.3%, and Mastercard has risen 4.5% over the same timeframe, highlighting PayPal's relative underperformance in a competitive and uncertain market environment. However, before rushing to sell this stock or capitalize on the dip, it's crucial to assess whether PayPal has the growth potential and determine if the current challenges could meaningfully affect its performance. PayPal's evolution from a payments provider to a comprehensive, end-to-end strategic commerce partner, focusing on personalized experiences and leveraging data to create a dynamic smart wallet for consumers, marks a pivotal shift in its business model. The company is converging into a single PayPal platform to harness the full potential of its two-sided network, supporting both consumers and merchants. PayPal is positioning itself as a comprehensive commerce partner for merchants, expanding its role beyond that of a traditional payments processor. PayPal's focus on enhancing branded checkout, person-to-person (P2P) services and Venmo has supported growth in active user accounts. In the first quarter of 2025, transaction margin dollars rose 7% year over year to $3.72 billion, driven by strong performance across omnichannel commerce, Venmo and Payment Service Provider ("PSP"). Venmo revenues surged 20%, contributing 18% to the total payment volume. The company remains on track with its intention to extend its successful U.S. omnichannel strategy to global markets, with NFC functionality scheduled to roll out in Germany during the second quarter and in the U.K. in the third quarter. PayPal's Buy Now Pay Later ("BNPL") business is gaining strong traction, with first-quarter volume rising more than 20% and monthly active accounts up 18% year over year. BNPL users spend 33% more and make 17% more transactions, on average, highlighting its effectiveness in driving consumer engagement. To build on this momentum, PayPal is rolling out targeted awareness campaigns across key markets, including the U.K., Germany, Australia, France, Italy and Spain, aiming to drive broader adoption and reinforce its position in the BNPL space. This augurs well for long-term growth. PayPal's growing network of strategic partners, including Coinbase Global, Fiserv, Adyen, Amazon, Global Payments and Shopify, is bolstering its growth outlook. Earlier this year, PayPal deepened its collaboration with Coinbase to accelerate the adoption, distribution and usage of its PayPal USD ("PYUSD") stablecoin, giving Coinbase users direct access to PYUSD. However, while necessary, investments in product modernization (branded platform, AI), Venmo expansion and geographic rollout (NFC in Germany, UK omnichannel) are likely to keep weighing on margin improvement in the near term. Moreover, despite a strong first quarter, PayPal held steady on its full-year outlook, pointing to macroeconomic uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions and tariff-related risks as reasons for caution. PayPal shares are trading cheap, as suggested by the Value Score of B. In terms of forward 12-month P/E, PYPL stock is trading at 13.74X compared with the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry's 22.48X. The stock is cheaper than competitors, including Visa and Mastercard. Shares of Visa and Mastercard are currently trading at P/E of 28.11X and 31.82X, respectively. PayPal's estimate revisions reflect a positive trend for the second quarter, as well as for the full years 2025 and 2026, though the same for the third quarter is not that impressive and is going south. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is pegged at $5.08 per share, suggesting 9.25% growth over 2024. The consensus mark for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.30 per share, calling for 9.2% growth over the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. PayPal's strategic transformation is underway, supported by a broad user base, a trusted brand and a revitalized leadership team. Execution across core initiatives, from branded checkout and Venmo to BNPL and international omnichannel, demonstrates early success. However, stiff competition, a challenging macroeconomic environment and margin trade-offs temper the near-term outlook. The stock is currently trading at a discount compared to its peers, but it may be wise to hold off on any decisions until there is more clarity on macroeconomic conditions and policy changes, as well as their potential effects on PayPal. So, it seems prudent for investors to wait for a more favorable point to start accumulating the stock. For existing shareholders, staying invested could be a reasonable choice, given the company's robust portfolio, expanding partner base and growth opportunities in the evolving fintech space. PayPal currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ 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 of 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 does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Mastercard Incorporated (MA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Visa Inc. (V) : Free Stock Analysis Report PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights ARKK, WGMI, HYDR, URA and CHPS
Chicago, IL – July 1, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. ETFs recently featured in the blog include: ARK Innovation ETF ARKK, Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI, Global X Hydrogen ETF HYDR, Global X Uranium ETF URA and Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF CHPS. Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: Wall Street is set to wrap up one of the strongest monthly advances so far in 2025, fueled by optimism surrounding global trade and easing fears over tariffs. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index closed at an all-time high Friday, another milestone in the stock market's remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge caused by fears that the Trump administration's trade policies could harm the economy. With just a day left to close the month, the S&P 500 has climbed 4.4%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose nearly 6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has also rallied 3.7% (read: S&P 500 ETFs to Tap as Market Optimism Builds Up?). We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from different industries that led the market higher in June. The market's swift recovery this month reflects a renewed wave of investor optimism. The "Magnificent Seven" (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla) regained lost ground, collectively adding $4.7 trillion in market cap since April. Additionally, the Fed kept interest rates steady at 4.25-4.50% on June 18, with more dovish signals from board members, fueling speculation of a cut as early as July. Further, markets shrugged off geopolitical risks. Fears that the Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt global oil supply have subsided following a ceasefire. U.S.-Canada trade tensions eased as Canada removed a digital-services tax, resuming negotiations. However, uncertainty still looms. A pause on retaliatory tariffs affecting a broad group of nations is set to expire in July. Failure to reach agreements can trigger a new round of tariffs, threatening market sentiment and consumer confidence. Let us dig into the details of the above-mentioned ETFs: ARK Innovation ETF – Up 24.6% ARK Innovation ETF is an actively managed fund investing in companies that benefit from the development of products or services, technological improvements, and advancements in scientific research related to the areas of DNA technologies and genomic revolution, automation, robotics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, next generation Internet and Fintech innovation. In total, the fund holds 40 securities in its basket. ARK Innovation ETF has gathered $6.7 billion in its asset base and charges 75 bps in fees per year from investors. It trades in an average daily volume of 12 million shares (read: Cathie Wood's ARKK ETF Turns Red Hot in June: Here's Why). Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF – Up 23.3% Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF is an actively managed ETF that offers pure-play access to North America's leading Bitcoin mining industry, a crucial component of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It provides targeted exposure to the companies at the forefront of transaction verification, ensuring transparency and security on the blockchain. Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF holds 20 stocks in its basket, charging 75 bps in annual fees. It has amassed $155.4 million in its asset base while trading in an average daily volume of 612,000 shares. Global X Hydrogen ETF – Up 19.9% Global X Hydrogen ETF seeks to invest in companies that stand to benefit from the advancement of the global hydrogen industry. It tracks the Solactive Global Hydrogen Index, holding 25 stocks in its basket. American firms make up the largest allocation in the basket at 35.8%, while Britain and South Korea account for a 17% share each. Global X Hydrogen ETF has an AUM of $31.4 million and trades in an average daily volume of 17,000 shares. It charges 50 bps in annual fees. Global X Uranium ETF – Up 19.6% Global X Uranium ETF provides investors access to a broad range of companies involved in uranium mining and the production of nuclear components, including those in extraction, refining, exploration, or manufacturing of equipment for the uranium and nuclear industries. It tracks the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index and holds 48 stocks in its basket. Canadian firms make up the largest allocation in the basket at 38.2% while the United States accounts for a 20.8% share. Global X Uranium ETF has amassed $3.7 billion in its asset base and charges 69 bps in annual fees. It trades in an average daily volume of 5 million shares (read: Data Centers to Power Nuclear Energy and Uranium ETFs). Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF – Up 18.3% Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF targets the semiconductor industry and seeks to track the Solactive Semiconductor ESG Screened Index. It holds 54 stocks and charges 15 bps in annual fees. Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF has an AUM of $8.1 million and trades in an average daily volume of 1,000 shares. Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox? Zacks' free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week. Get it free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ 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 of 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 does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK): ETF Research Reports Global X Uranium ETF (URA): ETF Research Reports Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR): ETF Research Reports Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity Etf (CHPS): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights CME, Accenture, Visa and PayPal
Chicago, IL – June 25, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: CME Group Inc. CME, Accenture plc ACN, Visa Inc. V and PayPal Holdings PYPL. The cryptocurrency market took a hit over the weekend as the United States entered the Middle East conflict and showered bombs on Iranian nuclear sites. Bitcoin (BTC), which hit an all-time high last month, was one of the biggest sufferers. However, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies recovered after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel on Monday night. Bitcoin has held its ground amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions, as several other factors are driving the cryptocurrency. Several analysts believe that Bitcoin has the potential to surpass $120,000 this year. Given this situation, it would be ideal to invest in crypto-focused stocks. We have selected four stocks, namely CME Group Inc., Accenture plc, Visa Inc. and PayPal Holdings. Each of these stocks has strong growth potential for 2025 and has seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 90 days. Bitcoin fell below $100,000 early Monday for the first time in 45 days after the United States bombed Iranian nuclear sites, fueling fears that the ongoing tensions could last for a longer period. The fears escalated after Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. airbases in Qatar and Iraq. However, Bitcoin made a solid rebound late Monday after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $106,000 before giving up some of the gains and was hovering around $105,700, with its market cap standing at $2.1 trillion. The Middle East crisis has been weighing on the cryptocurrency market, but Bitcoin has managed to hold its ground. The Bitcoin rally has faced challenges, but has not come to a halt. There have been profit bookings, but it has continued to trade with solid gains. While the ceasefire announcement alleviated immediate concerns over disruptions in oil supply, investors are also waiting for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech. Investors have lately been optimistic about the Fed resuming its rate cuts in the coming weeks as inflation has been showing signs of cooling over the past three months. Experts believe that a rate cut in the coming weeks could boost Bitcoin to $107,000 and put it on track to surpass $120,000. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday that a rate cut could come as early as July. Trade tensions have also eased substantially over the past few weeks, with the United States and China reaching a trade deal earlier this month. Negotiations with several other nations are ongoing, and more trade deals are likely to be announced in the near term. CME Group CME Group Inc.'s options give the buyer of the call/put the right to buy/sell cryptocurrency futures contracts at a specific price at some future date. CME offers bitcoin and ether options based on the exchange's cash-settled standard and micro BTC and ETH futures contracts. CME Group's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 5.5% over the last 90 days. CME presently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Accenture Accenture plc is a worldwide system integrator that offers consulting, technology and various services. The company promotes Ethereum-based blockchain solutions to businesses, aiming to simplify payment processing. Accenture's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 6.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.2% over the last 90 days. ACN currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. Visa Inc. Visa is taking a significant step toward modernizing cross-border money movement. In a move aimed at enhancing the efficiency of global transactions, V is expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the high-performing Solana blockchain. This expansion of V includes collaboration with prominent merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei, marking a pivotal development in the world of digital payments. Visa's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 12.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.4% over the last 90 days. V currently has a Zacks Rank #3. PayPal Holdings PayPal Holdings provides digital wallet services that enable users to purchase, transfer and sell various cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Through PYPL, users can use cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services from online merchants. Additionally, PayPal's mobile wallet platform, Venmo, allows users to engage in cryptocurrency buying and selling activities. PayPal's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1% over the last 90 days. PYPL currently has a Zacks Rank #3. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ 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 of 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 does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CME Group Inc. (CME) : Free Stock Analysis Report Accenture PLC (ACN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Visa Inc. (V) : Free Stock Analysis Report PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Dell Technologies, BAE Systems and Henkel
Chicago, IL – June 24, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Dell Technologies DELL, BAE Systems BAESY and Henkel AG HENKY. What can move share markets, in the Global Week Ahead? · Rising oil prices · Middle East tensions · A NATO meeting, and · Testimony by the U.S. Federal Reserve chief All vie for equity market attention, in the days ahead. Next are Reuters' five world market themes, re-ordered for equity traders— (1) Across Tuesday and Wednesday, Fed Chair Powell Testifies before Senate & House Committees Markets will look to Fed boss Jerome Powell to elaborate on what his expectation for "meaningful" inflation means for the rate outlook when he testifies before Senate and House committees on Tuesday and Wednesday. Powell told reporters after the Fed's June meeting that goods price inflation is coming as tariffs work their way to consumers. Having stressed that a solid expansion continues, Powell could also be asked how a further Middle East escalation impacts inflation. Thursday's final read on first quarter GDP meanwhile should confirm that the economy shrank. The Fed's favorite inflation indicator, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for May on Friday, will be read through the lens of the Fed's decision to leave rates alone, while predicting two cuts this year. (2) Has Macro Data Held Up? Or is Global Activity Receding? New Data Informs U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs initially led to order front-loading, supporting global business activity, but that is fading fast with global recession conditions creeping back up. With little forward guidance from companies, economic indicators are more vital than ever for markets, and a raft of them hit screens in days to come. Monday brings the first release of June business activity for a host of economies including the euro area, Britain and the United States. Hopes are for better news from the Eurozone after May's PMI slipped to 50.2 from 50.4 in April, moving closer to the 50 mark that separates a contraction from an expansion. Particularly concerning was the bloc's dominant services sector contracting for the first time since November. Meanwhile in the U.K., the May PMI showed the services sector returning to tepid growth. (3) Worries About Israel-Iranian War Actions Multiply The Israel/Iran war has lit the fuse for a possible oil supply shock for investors. Brent crude has topped $75 for the first time since January. For now, there are no signs of disruption to output. Iran produces around 3.3 million barrels a day and exports around half that, according to Reuters and LSEG calculations, a fraction of the world's roughly-100 million barrels in daily consumption. A shortfall in Iranian barrels, while jarring to markets, could be offset by other OPEC countries tapping spare capacity to fill that void. What markets are more worried about is Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which some 20% of total daily crude supply passes. Analysts say it's unlikely. But a lot of things that were considered unlikely six months ago and are now a reality. Market volatility has room to pick up. European foreign ministers were set to meet their Iranian counterpart on Friday aiming to create a pathway back to diplomacy over its contested nuclear program despite the U.S. considering joining Israeli strikes against Iran. (4) NATO Meets, Wants Members in Europe to Get to 5% of GDP Defense Targets Sooner NATO aims to keep Donald Trump happy, hold the alliance together and agree a big new spending target in The Hague. It's also hoping the Israel-Iran conflict won't overshadow Wednesday's summit. Trump lambasted NATO members in his first term and threatened to quit the military alliance if they did not raise defense spending. Now, NATO boss Mark Rutte wants all allies to commit to Trump's proposed target of 5% of GDP. To do that, NATO will interpret defense more broadly. It would hike its current target of spending 2% of GDP on traditional defense – weapons, troops etc. – to 3.5%. And members would spend at least 1.5% of GDP on broader measures such as adapting roads, bridges and ports to handle military vehicles and protecting against cyber-attacks. Only Spain is publicly opposing the new target. Due to the focus on pleasing Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy may have to settle for a seat at the pre-summit dinner rather than the meeting itself. (5) Bank of Japan and Japanese Ministry of Finance Teamwork Shifted the Japanese Bond Market's Tone A month ago, Japanese government bond yields surged to record peaks as investors baulked at auctions and the prime minister ill-advisedly compared Japan's fiscal predicament to Greece's. Now, things couldn't look more different thanks to some deft team play between the Bank of Japan and Ministry of Finance. Just days after the BOJ tweaked its bond taper plans to keep buying more of the super-long debt at the heart of the yield spike, the finance ministry presents a plan to cut issuance of the longest-dated securities. The BOJ's dovish tone on future rate hikes has also helped keep yields in check this week, although Governor Kazuo Ueda left the door open to policy tightening this year by highlighting the risks from broadening price pressures. Tokyo CPI for this month and published on June 27th will give fresh hints on how soon the central bank may need to act. I picked three #1 large cap stocks with Zacks long-term Value-Growth-Momentum (VGM) scores of A or B. (1) Dell Technologies: This is a $116 a share stock with a market cap of $79.2B. The stock is found in Zacks Computer-Micro Computer industry. I see a Zacks Value score of A, a Zacks Growth score of B, and a Zacks Momentum score of D. Dell Technologies is a leading provider of servers, storage and PCs. It offers secure, integrated solutions that extend from the edge to the core to the cloud. Dell's IT solutions support customers both in traditional infrastructure and multi-cloud environments. Round Rock, TX-based Dell operates in roughly 180 countries. The company reported revenues of $95.6 billion in the fiscal 2025. Dell reports under two segments, Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). ISG contributed 45.6% to fiscal 2025 revenues, while CSG contributed 50.6%. (a) ISG offers solutions that support multi-cloud environments, machine learning, AI and data analytics ISG solutions are built for multi-cloud environments and are optimized to run cloud-native workloads in both public and private clouds, as well as traditional on-premises workloads. Approximately half of ISG revenues are generated by sales to customers in the Americas. ISG portfolio includes storage as well as server offerings. Storage portfolio includes traditional as well as next-generation storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out files, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure and software-defined storage. The storage portfolio includes high-performance rack, blade and tower servers. ISG also offers networking as well as converged and hyper-converged solutions. (b) CSG offers branded PCs, including notebooks, desktops, and workstations and branded peripherals, including displays and docking stations, as well as third-party software and peripherals Approximately 60% of CSG revenues are generated by sales to customers in the Americas. Dell is a key channel partner for VMware, and it resells VMware's offerings to its customers. The company recently scrapped the Commercial Framework Agreement with VMware. It also sells solutions from cybersecurity provider Secureworks. Moreover, Dell Financial Services (DFS) offers and arranges various financing options and services for its customers globally. (2) BAE Systems: This is a $105 a share stock with a market cap of $79.2B. The stock is found in Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry. I see a Zacks Value score of C, a Zacks Growth score of B, and a Zacks Momentum score of D. BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea. BAE Systems Inc. is the US subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, BAE Systems Inc. consists of three Operating Groups that provide support and service solutions for current and future defense, intelligence, and civilian systems. · They design, develop and manufacture a wide range of electronic systems and subsystems for both military and commercial applications · They also design, develop, produce, and provide service support of armored combat vehicles, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions (3) Henkel AG: This is an $18 a share stock with a market cap of $29.4B. The stock is found in Zacks Consumer Products-Staples industry. I see a Zacks Value score of A, a Zacks Growth score of C, and a Zacks Momentum score of A. Henkel AG ADR's principal activities are divided into four product divisions: · Henkel technologies-industrial adhesives, contact adhesives and sealant · Cosmetics/toiletries-hair cosmetics, toiletries, oral and skin care, hair salon products · Detergents/household cleaners-heavy duty and specialty detergents, fabric softeners, household cleansers, kitchen care products, shoe care products, plant care products · Adhesives-adhesives, contact adhesives and sealant for consumer and craftsman Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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