Zacks.com featured highlights include Cable One, Phillips 66, Archer Daniels Midland, CVR Energy and Cross Country Healthcare

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Chicago, IL – April 7, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Cable One CABO, Phillips 66 PSX, Archer Daniels Midland Co. ADM, CVR Energy CVI and Cross Country Healthcare CCRN.

5 Broker-Liked Stocks Worth Tracking Amid Iran Conflict

The ongoing war between Iran and Israel, backed by the United States, has injected extreme volatility into global financial markets. Markets rallied briefly on reports of potential negotiations between Washington and Tehran and falling oil prices, but renewed military escalation quickly reversed the trend, pushing crude oil higher again and sending risk assets into another volatile cycle. The CBOE Volatility Index, which highlights market expectations of near-term volatility, has surged significantly over the past month, reflecting rising uncertainty and heightened investor nervousness.

The major oil supply line – the Strait of Hormuz – controlled by Iran, remained severely disturbed. About 20% of globally traded oil passes through this critical shipping route. Oil prices were up more than 50% in March alone. The inflated global crude oil prices will severely worsen the inflationary situation worldwide. The AI-driven disruption adds to the worries of investors.

Despite this turbulent scenario, investors should not turn their backs on investing in stocks. Keeping a tab on broker-adored stocks like Cable One, Phillips 66, Archer Daniels Midland Co., CVR Energy and Cross Country Healthcare appears prudent.

We have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving broker recommendations and upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of broker information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy a well-rounded one.

Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:

Cable One is a leading U.S. broadband communications provider, serving more than 1.1 million residential and business customers across 24 states, primarily under its Sparklight brand.

Cable One currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CABO's 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 161%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by 13% over the past 30 days.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Based in Houston, TX,Phillips 66 is a diversified and integrated energy company established following the 2012 spin-off of ConocoPhillips' downstream operations. Phillips 66 has diverse operations and a strong focus on returning capital to shareholders.

Phillips 66 currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). PSX's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (missing once), the average beat being 16.3%.

Archer-Daniels-Midland is increasingly positioning itself beyond its traditional commodity roots, focusing on nutrition, biosolutions and value-added ingredients. This Zacks Rank #3 company has built a diversified portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, natural flavors and colors, as well as biotics supporting gut health and wellness. This positions ADM at the intersection of agriculture and evolving consumer nutrition trends.

The company expects its 2026 earnings per share to increase 26% on a year-over-year basis. ADM's earnings surpassed the consensus mark in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark in the remaining quarter. The average beat is 3.9%.

Established in 2006, CVR Energy is a holding company that is primarily involved in renewable energy, petroleum refining, marketing and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing through its stake in CVR Partners. It's committed to developing renewable biofuels and actively participating in the energy transition to reduce carbon emissions.

This Sugar Land, TX-based oil and gas refining and marketing company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the last four quarters, missing the mark on the other occasion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has been revised 110.5% upward over the past 60 days. CVR Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Cross Country Healthcare is a talent management and other consultative services provider for healthcare clients. It is benefiting from the strength in its current relationships and momentum in home care, physician staffing and education.

CCRN's home care staffing business is being aided by a rising number of PACE program wins. The physician staffing business is growing on higher billable days and revenue per day sales. Improving operating leverage from volume growth and proactive cost management are driving the bottom line.

Cross Country Healthcare currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. CCRN's earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (surpassing the mark on the other occasion), the average miss being 97.3%.

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