By Zacks Equity Research
Publication Date: 2026-10-06 05:25:00
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 6 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs 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: Lam Research LRCX, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM or TSMC, Marathon Petroleum MPC, NVIDIA NVDA, Micron MU and Alphabet GOOGL.
Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:
3 Stocks from AI & Energy to Buy Before Q3 Earnings Kick Off
The third-quarter earnings season is approaching with a strong backdrop. Going by the latest Earnings Preview, the S&P 500 earnings are set to increase 24.6% year over year in the to-be-reported quarter on 11.6% higher revenues, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth. More importantly, for investors seeking stocks with the potential to outperform expectations, the positive revisions trend has remained intact, with estimates for both the current and subsequent quarters moving higher.
Technology and Energy stand out in this environment. Per the earnings preview, third-quarter earnings are expected to rise 43.3% for Technology and 114.3% for Energy, putting both well ahead of the broader market. The semiconductor industry is particularly strong, with earnings projected to jump 85.5% on 62.8% higher revenues. Energy has received the most…
