Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High Flyers of Q1

Market Overview - Wall Street experienced volatility in Q1 2025, with U.S. stock markets expected to close negatively, contrasting with the previous two years' performances [1] - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are in negative territory year to date, while the Dow remains almost flat; small-cap and mid-cap indexes also reflect negative trends [2] Non-Tech Stock Performance - Despite the overall market downturn, several non-tech stocks have thrived, providing double-digit returns year to date [3][7] - Five recommended non-tech stocks include Tapestry Inc. (TPR), WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC), CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP), CME Group Inc. (CME), and Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH), all showing favorable Zacks Rank indicating potential upside [4][8] Tapestry Inc. (TPR) - Tapestry reported robust revenue growth driven by Coach's performance and international expansion, raising its full-year revenue outlook to $6.85 billion, a 3% year-over-year growth [12] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for TPR are 3% and 14.5%, respectively, with a current dividend yield of 1.87% [13] WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) - WEC benefits from organic and inorganic asset contributions, with strategic investments aimed at strengthening infrastructure and achieving net carbon-neutral targets by 2050 [14] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for WEC are 9.2% and 8.5%, respectively, with a current dividend yield of 3.42% [16] CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) - CenterPoint is positioned to benefit from increasing electricity demand due to the electrification of transportation and investments in renewable energy [17] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for CNP are 2.7% and 8%, respectively, with a current dividend yield of 2.50% [20] CME Group Inc. (CME) - CME Group's strong market position is supported by diverse derivative product lines and strategic expansions, with a focus on electronic trading and product innovation [21] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for CME are 4% and 3.4%, respectively, with a current dividend yield of 1.91% [23] Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH) - Cardinal Health is the second largest pharmaceutical distributor in the U.S., with its Pharmaceutical segment driving growth through various services [24] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for CAH are -1.9% and 5.4%, respectively, with a current dividend yield of 1.52% [26]