For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – December 16, 2025 – Zacks.com 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 AB SKF (SKFRY) , Dillards (DDS) and Dycom Industries (DY) .Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:Finally! U.S. Federal Jobs Data: Global Week AheadWhat is happening in the Global Week Ahead?The U.S. Federal g ...

Key Takeaways Non-Farm Payrolls Expected Tuesday MorningLook to Bank of Japan Rate Hikes Next YearECB Meets Later This Week, Should Keep Rates UnchangedWhat is happening in the Global Week Ahead?The U.S. Federal government releases overdue labor market and retail sales dataEuropean Union leaders meet for one last push, to secure a deal and fund Ukraine, with frozen Russian cashMeanwhile, central banks in the Euro Area, Japan, Britain, Norway and Sweden hold their last policy meetings of 2025Next are Reuters ...

Group 1: Urban Outfitters (URBN) - Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle specialty retailer offering fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, home décor, and gifts, with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters' current year earnings increased by 5.6% over the last 60 days [1] - Urban Outfitters' shares gained 61.5% over the last three months, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.2% [2] Group 2: Flex LNG (FLNG) - Flex LNG is a shipping company focused on the transportation of liquefied natural gas, also holding a Zacks Rank 1 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flex LNG's current year earnings increased by 12.1% over the last 60 days [2] - Flex LNG's shares gained 12.1% over the last three months, again outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.2% [3] Group 3: Alerus Financial (ALRS) - Alerus Financial is a financial services company providing banking, retirement and benefit services, wealth management, and mortgage services, with a Zacks Rank 1 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Alerus Financial's current year earnings increased by 10.2% over the last 60 days [3] - Alerus Financial's shares gained 4.3% over the last three months, also outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.2% [4]