As cautious optimism returns to Australian markets, investors are scanning the small-cap space for resilient companies with growth potential. We examine three ASX-listed firms, each with a market capitalisation below $700 million, that stand out for their financial health and strategic positioning.
Shares of industrial distributor QXO have soared over 70% in the past year, prompting investors to question if the rally has run its course. A deep dive into the valuation metrics, however, suggests the market may still be underestimating the company's cash flow potential.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
Apple's fiscal Q1 2026 results, fueled by "staggering" demand for the iPhone 17, delivered record revenue and a dramatic turnaround in China, silencing critics and reigniting growth.
Despite posting blockbuster profits, Microsoft shares plunged 10% after its latest earnings, erasing hundreds of billions in market value. We examine whether Wall Street's reaction to cloud growth and AI spending fears is an overreaction or a prudent pause.
Shares of Canadian challenger bank EQB have delivered stellar long-term gains, significantly outperforming the broader market. While recent momentum has cooled, the stock's journey offers insights into the power of dividends and shifting market sentiment.
The MOLT token, inspired by the AI-exclusive social platform Moltbook, skyrocketed to a $93M valuation before a dramatic crash, highlighting the volatile and speculative nature of event-driven memecoins.
The Federal Maritime Commission has levied one of its largest fines against Mediterranean Shipping Company, citing a pattern of wrongful late-fee charges, tariff publication failures, and repeated overcharges on thousands of container shipments.
Nine men face prosecution for one of Nigeria's deadliest rural attacks in recent years, as authorities seek to demonstrate action on persistent security crises in the volatile Middle Belt region.
While AI continues to fuel a historic market rally, a closer look reveals troubling signs of overheating, from staggering capital expenditures to questionable monetization and complex financial engineering.
Fieldguide, an AI-native platform for accounting and audit, secures major funding as it aims to tackle the profession's deepening talent shortage by automating routine work and reshaping traditional firm operations.
India's latest budget proposes a high-level committee to reshape the financial landscape, alongside major reforms in foreign investment rules and bond markets, aiming to fuel the country's next growth phase.
A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.
While recent performance has moderated, Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM) has rewarded long-term investors with a total shareholder return more than double the broader market's gains over the past half-decade, driven by consistent earnings growth and dividends.
The frozen food giant announces a steady quarterly payout, with analysts highlighting a sustainable yield but tempered expectations for future dividend hikes.
A major advisory firm's complete exit from a short-term Treasury ETF is sparking debate on whether institutional investors are moving idle cash into higher-growth opportunities.
Despite a recent pullback, shareholders in toy and consumer products maker JAKKS Pacific have seen robust long-term gains, with a total shareholder return of 118% over the past five years, fueled by a turnaround to profitability and strategic insider confidence.
A sharp weekend sell-off pushed Bitcoin below a key cost basis for major holders, liquidating leveraged bets and rattling a market already on edge from cooling ETF inflows and heightened leverage.
RATIONAL AG's stock has seen a notable 12% climb on the XTRA exchange in recent months, reigniting investor debate. Our analysis suggests the shares may now be overvalued, trading above intrinsic value. We examine the outlook, growth potential, and whether investors should wait for a better entry point.
The Swiss interdealer broker has delivered a stellar 213% total shareholder return since 2021, fueled by market confidence and robust dividends, despite recent slight pullback.
