Core Insights - The presentation outlines the top 10 stock picks for 2026, emphasizing strong performance in previous years and the potential for continued growth in the current market environment [10][99]. Market Overview - The financial markets experienced significant volatility in 2025, with technology stocks rising by 25% and communication services by 22%, while consumer staples finished in the red [13][12]. - The S&P 500 saw a decline of nearly 20% at one point, with the top stocks for 2025 down more than 20% before rebounding to finish up close to 45% [14][23]. - Gold reached historic highs during this period, driven by global economic uncertainties and increased central bank purchases [15]. AI and Technology Sector - The AI sector played a crucial role in market dynamics, with the "Mag 7" stocks trading at a forward P/E of 31x compared to the S&P 493 at 22x, indicating a significant premium for AI-driven companies [16][17]. - Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have increased their capital expenditures on AI infrastructure, raising concerns about the return on investment for these projects [18]. Stock Performance and Recommendations - Micron Technology (MU) is highlighted as a top pick with a market cap of $355 billion, showing a 254% increase over the past year and strong growth metrics [40][41]. - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a market cap of $363 billion and a one-year return of 70%, with improved valuation metrics [52][53]. - Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has a market cap of $34 billion and a one-year return of 166%, with strong analyst revisions indicating positive sentiment [58][59]. - Celestica (CLS) and Coherent (COHR) are also noted for their strong growth and profitability metrics, with significant year-over-year returns [65][69]. Financial Sector Insights - Allstate Corporation (ALL) has a market cap of $53 billion and is focusing on AI underwriting, showing strong EPS growth of 99% year-over-year compared to the financial sector's 14% [72][76]. - Incyte Corporation (INCY) is recognized for its positive earnings and diverse pipeline in biotechnology, with a market cap of $19 billion [81][84]. Mining and Industrial Sector - Barrick Mining Corporation (B) has a market cap of $16 billion and is diversifying into copper, with a forward EPS growth rate of 46% [86][90]. - Willdan Group (WLDN) has a market cap of $1.57 billion and shows strong growth metrics, with a 61% EPS diluted growth rate [91][94]. - ATI has a market cap of $16 billion and is noted for its profitability improvements and strong analyst revisions [95][98].

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being un ...

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Bel Fuse (NasdaqGS:BELF.A) FY Conference January 13, 2026 01:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsJames Ricchiuti - Senior VP Law DepartmentFarouq Tuweiq - President and CFOLynn Hutkin - Senior VPJames RicchiutiGood afternoon.Welcome to the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference. My name is Jim Ricchiuti, Senior Analyst in the Equity Research Department at Needham and Company covering companies in the Advanced Industrial Technology space. Our next presentation will feature a conversation with the management of Bel F ...

At a stroke, the company has become notably larger and more powerful in scope.The stock of electronic components specialist Amphenol (APH +3.67%) received quite a charge from investors on Monday. Juiced by the news that the company has completed its latest buyout, they sent the share price almost 4% higher that trading session, a rate that easily bettered the 0.2% gain of the bellwether S&P 500 index.A $10.5 billion developmentWell before market open that day, Amphenol announced its purchase of CommScope's ...

Core Insights - ClearBridge Investments reported strong but volatile performance in US equities for Q4 2025, with the S&P 500 Index returning 2.7% and the Russell Midcap Growth Index declining 3.7% [1] - The ClearBridge Growth Strategy achieved its third consecutive quarter of outperformance through a balanced, highly active share approach, capturing early momentum while providing downside protection during rising volatility [1] - The strategy maintained a disciplined portfolio management and opportunistic capital allocation philosophy [1] Company Highlights - TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:TEL) is highlighted as a key stock in the ClearBridge Growth Strategy, with a one-month return of 0.63% and a 52-week gain of 64.36% [2] - As of January 9, 2026, TE Connectivity's stock closed at $231.60 per share, with a market capitalization of $68.22 billion [2] - The outperformance of the ClearBridge Growth Strategy in Q4 was attributed to balanced portfolio construction and strong stock selection, with TE Connectivity contributing positively due to trends in its automotive and industrial sectors [3] Hedge Fund Interest - TE Connectivity is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, but it saw an increase in hedge fund portfolios holding its stock, rising from 47 to 60 in the last quarter [4] - While TE Connectivity is recognized for its potential, the company is compared to certain AI stocks that are believed to offer greater upside potential and less downside risk [4]

After crunching the numbers historically, Stovall came away believing that last year's winners are best set up for another year of outsized returns.Stovall's S&P 500 target suggests we won't get a fourth consecutive year of double-digit returns for the benchmark index. However, returns aren't distributed evenly (as we all know), and some baskets will undoubtedly perform better than others.S&P 500 year-end target of 7,400 (up 7% at last check on Jan. 8, 2026)I recently wrote about how Goldman Sachs expects t ...

January 6, 2026 03:32 PM GMT Investor Presentation | Japan M Foundation Electronic Components: Watching End-Product Demand Change/Gap Between Actual Demand and Electronic Component Shipments in 2026 The expanding range of devices leveraging AI computing is driving demand for high-performance electronic components. However, we also expect valuations and the sustainability of EPS growth to come under scrutiny, and thus maintain our industry view at In-Line. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Lt ...

ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Fourth Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast Knowles will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 5, 2026,. ...

Investors were unenthusiastic about the company's latest expansion effort.A new acquisition announced by electronic components maker Jabil (JBL 7.05%) on Monday wasn't greeted warmly by Mr. Market. Investors traded out of the company on news of its latest deal, to the point where the stock lost more than 7% of its value that trading session.Starting off the new year with a new asset buyThat morning, Jabil announced that it is now the owner of privately held Hanley Energy Group, which specializes in energy m ...