Asset management giant BlackRock has raised its outlook for U.S. stocks, reasoning that contained impacts from the Iran war and strong corporate earnings will create a favorable backdrop. With earnings season just getting underway, S&P 500 companies are expected to post a collective 12.6% profit increase in the first quarter.
Here is how Carrefour SA (CRRFY) and Casey’s General Stores (CASY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
These watchlist stocks are beating the market toward new highs.
Investors saw the S&P 500 deliver an impressive 81.3% total return during Donald Trump’s first term from 2017 to 2021, according to a U.S.
FIVE, AA and PTEN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on April 13th, 2026.
Strategic Education and three other low P/CF picks stand out as U.S. stocks rally on ceasefire hopes despite higher energy prices and hawkish Fed talk.
Given ongoing uncertainty, investors may seek to add some stability to their portfolios by buying dividend stocks for steady income.
AI spending isn’t slowing down, as enterprises and governments are trying to take advantage of this technology’s productivity gains. Palantir Technologies and Intel are benefiting from different AI niches and are poised for healthy long-term growth.
Eni’s low-beta profile stands out as Middle East tensions stir volatility, with three other screened names also showing recent gains and solid liquidity.
