In their annual December podcast, Tracey Ryniec and John Blank look at whether there is a recession and where you should be investing next year. (1:00) - Breaking Down The Economic Data: Are We Heading For A Recession? (5:50) - What Should Investors Expect From The Continued Fed Rate Cuts? (11:20) - Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Radar Heading Into 2025 (36:10) - Episode Roundup: AAL, MKSI, RCL, AMSN, R Podcast@Zacks.com

What Stocks Should You Buy in 2025?

Want to own AI stocks but don’t want to buy a mega-cap technology company? These two companies have AI products and market caps under $200 million.

2 AI Stocks Under $5

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, discusses using the short-term Zacks Rank to guide a long-term stock portfolio.

How to Use the Zacks Rank to Find Long-Term Value Stocks

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the P/E, PEG, P/B and P/S ratios of the Mag 7 stocks. Who’s cheapest?

Sell-Off: The 3 Cheapest Mag 7 Stocks Right Now

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, looks at ServiceNow, Palantir, and Palo Alto Networks. Are they deals? (0:30) - Are There Any Tech Stocks To Consider Buying During The Market Sell-off? (2:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (22:45) - Episode Roundup: &nbsp;NOW, PLTR, PANW

3 Top Tech Stocks on Sale

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, looks for stocks that might offer shelter from the storm. (0:30) - Finding Safety Stocks During The Recent Market Volatility (5:00) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watchlist Right Now (31:15) - Episode Roundup: VTR, BRK.B, NFLX, AMN Podcast@Zacks.com

Hide Out in These 3 Stocks During Tariff Turbulence

Oil is back to $60. Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the earnings outlook for 3 big oil companies. (0:15) - Can You Find Value In The Energy Industry or Are They&nbsp; Traps? (6:30) - Tracey's Takes A Deep Dive Into 3 Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio (32:20) - Episode Roundup: XOM, CVX, EOG Podcast@Zacks.com &nbsp;

Energy Stocks Take a Dive: Values or Traps?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, screened for top ranked Zacks technology stocks that also have low PEG ratios. They are AVGO, COMM, DBX, IDCC and STNE. (0:30) - Using The Zacks Stock Screener To Find Technology Investments For Your Portfolio Right Now (5:10) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks&nbsp; (34:35) - Episode Roundup: AVGO, COMM, DBX, IDCC, STNE, XYZ Podcast@Zacks.com &nbsp;

5 Strong Buy Tech Stocks for Your Short List

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, discusses stocks that may be cheap, or not, depending on where the economy goes. How can you tell? (0:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To Find True Value Stocks? (4:40) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio (30:00) - Episode Roundup: HLT, BKNG, AMN, GAP, RCL Podcast@Zacks.com

Value Investors: Are Stocks Cheap or Not?

Not all stocks are selling off in 2025. Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, screened for stocks trading near their 52-week highs. (1:00) - Finding Investments Near 52-Week Highs&nbsp; (5:50) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (26:00) - Episode Roundup: OVBC, WJRYY, KGC, PM, KR Podcast@Zacks.com

3 Stocks Breaking out in 2025

Scared about all the volatility right now? Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, brings you three cheap stocks that will also pay you for your patience.&nbsp; (0:30) - Finding Strong Paying Dividend Investments (5:00) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (20:55) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks.com &nbsp;

3 Top Cheap Stocks Paying Dividends Over 5%

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, previews the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. (0:40) - What To Know Heading Into Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting (7:30) - Breaking Down Warren Buffett's Stock Holdings That Should Be On Your Watchlist Right Now (33:20) - Episode Roundup: BRK.B, AAPL, AXP, BAC, CVX, OXY, MCO, KHC

Warren Buffett in His Twilight: 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, and Bryan Hayes, editor of Zacks Income Investor newsletter, discuss 5 popular stocks with high dividend yields. Can the dividend be trusted?&nbsp;&nbsp; (1:00) - Should You Be Investing Into High Paying Income Stocks? (8:40) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Watchlist Right Now (36:45) - Episode Roundup: WHR, PFE, CVX, CC, DOW

Are Your Mega-High Stock Dividends Safe?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, uses Zacks Research Wizard’s Buffett screen to find value stocks. &nbsp; (0:30) - Using Warren Buffett To Find Strong Value Investments (4:30) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (25:40) - Episode Roundup: DFH, KO, AMZN  &nbsp;

Screening for Buffett Stocks

Tracey Ryniec discusses whether investors should buy NVIDIA in 2025. Is it too late?  (0:30) - Breaking Down Nvidia Ahead of Earnings (5:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (32:00) - Episode Roundup: NVDA, VRT, STRL, ETN, MOD Podcast@Zacks.com

The Case for Buying NVIDIA Right Now

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, finds 3 value stocks with Strong Buy and Buy recommendations.  (0:30) - Getting Back To The Basics With Value Stock Screening (6:00) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Radar Right Now (26:40) - Episode Roundup: CNC, CPA, KB

Screening for Basic Value Stocks

Is it too early to buy the retail stocks? (0:30) - Finding Strong Investments Within The Retail Sector For Your Portfolio (6:30) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks&nbsp; (34:45) - Episode Roundup: LEVI, LE, ULTA, TGT, DECK Podcast@Zacks.com

Retail Stocks: Values or Traps?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, looks at alternatives to stocks. (0:45) - Should You Be Investing Into Gold and Bitcoin? (6:10) - Breaking Down Bitcoin and Golds Past Performance (17:40) - Episode Roundup: GLD, IBIT, VOO, GDX, GDXJ Podcast@Zacks.com

Bitcoin Versus Gold: Should You Buy Now?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, screens for Zacks #1 Rank growth stocks.

5 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, runs 2 Zacks premium stock screens to find top cheap stocks.

Where Are All the Value Stocks in 2025?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, screens for Strong Buy Stocks with Top Style Scores. (0:45) - Finding The Perfect Stocks For Your Portfolio With This Stock Screener (4:50) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist Right Now (18:00) - Episode Roundup: OPFI, HMY, URBN Podcast@Zacks.com

3 Best of the Best Stocks for Your Short List

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, screens with the PEG ratio and Zacks Rank.&nbsp;&nbsp; (0:30) - Should You Be Investing Small or Large Stocks As A Value Investor (6:00) - Tracey’s Top Stocks For Your Portfolio (18:45) - Episode Roundup: ADDYY, DELL, NEM Podcast@Zacks.com

3 Large Cap Stocks with Growth and Value

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, shares her Zacks Rank secrets and highlights 3 stocks.&nbsp; (0:45) - Finding The Best Stocks For Your Portfolio (4:30) - How To Navigate&nbsp; to Find The Right Investments For You (15:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watchlist (43:00) - Episode Roundup: VEEV, HWM, FTK Podcast@Zacks.com

How to Use the Zacks Rank to Find Top Stocks

Zacks Stock Strategists, Tracey Ryniec and Ethan Feller, share techniques for finding hidden gem AI stocks. (0:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest Into AI? (4:30) - Where Should Investors Be Looking To Gain AI Exposure? (9:45) - Top Stocks To Keep On Your Watchlist Right Now (32:15) - Episode Roundup: PGY, SEI, MRVL, AVGO, ORCL, VRT

5 AI Stocks That Aren’t NVIDIA

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, discusses Berkshire Hathaway’s equity investments and what gives Buffett the edge.&nbsp; (0:30) - Where Can Value Investors Find Investments? (5:40) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks For Your Portfolio Right Now (29:00) - Episode Roundup: BRK.B, BAC, COP, OXY, OZK, CMWAY

Warren Buffett’s 3 Secrets to Value Investing

Zacks Stock Strategist, Tracey Ryniec, profiles 3 red-hot growth stocks for your short list.

3 Red Hot Stocks for the Second Half of 2025

It's not just growth stocks that are breaking out in 2025.

3 Top Value Stocks at 52-Week Highs

Tracey Ryniec looks at the 5-year performance of MSFT, AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, TSLA, NVDA, and META. (2:30) - What Stocks Have Been Performing The Best On The S&amp;P 500? (17:00) - Should You Still Be Investing Into The Magnificent 7? (36:30) - Episode Roundup: SMCI, HWM, TPR, RCL, PANW, URI, AVGO, VOO, IVV Podcast@Zacks.com

Is the Magnificent 7 Over?

Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Value Stock Strategist, looks at the regional banks. Is it finally time for the bank stocks? (0:30) - Is Now The Time For Value Investors To Add Banks To Their Portfolios? (7:00) - Finding Strong Stock Picks To Keep On Your Watch List Right Now (29:45) - Episode Roundup: JPM, C, PNC, KEY, OZK, BUSE, WSBC Podcast@Zacks.com

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