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Zacks Rank #1 equal-weight portfolio outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by 7.7 percentage points year-to-date 2026 through March 3, 2026, returning +6.57% versus the S&P 500's -1.14%.
60% confidenceOver the 10-year period from 2016 through 2025, the equal-weight Zacks Rank #1 portfolio outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by more than 7 percentage points, returning +18.55% versus +11.65%.
60% confidenceIn 2025, the Zacks Rank #1 equal-weight portfolio returned +17.81% versus +10.85% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index.
60% confidenceIn 2024, the Zacks Rank #1 equal-weight portfolio returned +22.4% versus +13.7% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index.
60% confidenceRetail sales increased 1.7% in March, fueled by a 15.5% spike in gas station receipts, indicating resilient consumer demand.
60% confidenceEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements, which is the core of the Zacks Rank system.
60% confidenceThe market remains highly sensitive to geopolitical developments and policy uncertainties despite domestic data suggesting a sturdy economic floor.
60% confidenceYara International shares have gained 24.1% since the Zacks Rank #1 upgrade on Feb 18, compared to the S&P 500's 4.6% increase.
60% confidenceBGC Group has returned 22.4% since its Zacks Rank #2 upgrade on February 17, compared to the S&P 500's 4.8% increase.
60% confidenceConsumer sentiment for April hit a record low of 47.6, reflecting deep anxiety over the Iran conflict and a 4.8% jump in inflation expectations.
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