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John Blank

March Equity Style Box Returns

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries, so certain global events can have a material effect on the S&P 500.

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March Sell-Side and Buy-Side: Consensus at a Glance

On March 1st, 2024, FactSet "Bottoms-up" consensus, going 12 months out? This outside consensus was for 5,589.20.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

The latest Zacks Industry Ranks showed four Very Attractive, mostly cyclical sectors.

John Blank

Zacks February View on Equity Markets

With 2024 now underway, let's review your choices for annualized returns in the three charts produced by Zacks Research System.

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February Asset Allocation Guidelines

The distance between Small Cap Growth and Value model EPS returns is +3.36%.

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February Sell-Side and Buy-Side: Consensus at a Glance

There is bearish news for stock investors in a high bond rate environment.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Macroeconomic shifts have stirred global markets this year, and the U.S. is no exception.

Zacks Equity Research

Financial Freedom at 73: Finding the Sweet Spot for Stocks in Your Retirement Portfolio

Unlock how the 120-age rule can guide your stock allocation for financial growth and security in your retirement years.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month & More

The latest DEC Zacks Industry Ranks were led by decidedly defensive sectors, but we might take these stale Zacks Industry rankings with a grain of salt.