For Immediate Releases
Chicago, IL – December 15, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks 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 Brightstar Lottery PLC BRSL, Las Vegas Sands Corp. LVS, Roku, Inc. ROKU and Kontoor Brands, Inc. KTB.
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Buy 4 Discretionary Stocks as Fed Cuts Rates for 3rd Time This Year
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, sending stocks on a rally. The move brought a sigh of relief for investors, who were skeptical about another rate cut by the Fed, given that inflation remains high.
Also, the Federal Reserve is confident that inflation will slow further in 2026 and economic growth will accelerate, which bodes well for the broader market.
Given this scenario, we recommend four consumer discretionary stocks, namely, Brightstar Lottery PLC, Las Vegas Sands Corp., Roku, Inc. and Kontoor Brands, Inc., which have strong potential for the coming year.
Stocks Rally After Fed’s Rate Cut
U.S. stocks rallied for the second straight day on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 3.5-3.75%. The move was highly anticipated, as investors' fears of no further rate cut this year had eased over the past couple of weeks.
The rate cut comes despite high inflation that remains a major challenge for the Federal Reserve. However, a shrinking labor market has made the central bank come forward and support the economy. Earlier, the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates in October, citing similar reasons.
Understandably, the Federal Reserve has shifted its focus from inflation for the time being and is supporting the economy. The Fed also…