While the small-cap index is famed for its hidden gems, some constituents face headwinds that make them less compelling for growth-focused portfolios. Here's a look at three companies analysts are currently avoiding.
A strategic report warns that recent tariff hikes could significantly increase clothing costs for American shoppers unless brands rapidly diversify production to a network of partner nations.
In remarks that now appear pointed, Fed Chair Jerome Powell robustly defended the central bank's personnel and economic frameworks just days before former Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic, was nominated to potentially succeed him.
Comcast (CMCSA) edged past profit forecasts in its latest quarter, driven by strong wireless subscriber growth and early signs that its push for simpler broadband pricing is resonating with customers. The media giant now sets its sights on converting promotional users and doubling down on network investments.
While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for stability. We analyze three such stocks, identifying one with resilient fundamentals and two where caution may be warranted.
Mid-cap stocks offer a compelling blend of established operations and growth potential, but navigating this competitive landscape requires sharp discernment. We analyze one company with promising prospects and two where investors might want to apply the brakes.
The business services sector has outperformed, riding a wave of corporate demand for efficiency. But with economic sensitivity looming, we analyze two companies with robust models and one where caution may be warranted.
While market gains have been concentrated in a handful of tech giants, a select group of companies across semiconductors, beauty, and banking have delivered consistent, triple-digit returns by mastering the fundamentals of growth, margins, and capital efficiency.
Israel announces a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt this Sunday, permitting the movement of people under strict security protocols for the first time since its capture in May 2024.
Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
Honeywell International posts a robust Q4 with record orders and backlog, while announcing an accelerated timeline to spin off its core Aerospace business as a standalone public company by late 2026, a move set to redefine its investment profile.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.
Atlassian confronts a mounting identity theft campaign targeting its systems while rival Anthropic launches a competing AI collaboration tool, adding pressure to a stock already down over 50% in the past year.
USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
WisdomTree reports record assets under management of $144.5 billion for 2025, driven by $8.5 billion in net inflows and strategic acquisitions. The firm forecasts continued margin expansion and highlights digital assets, European thematics, and private markets as key growth engines for the coming year.
A recent report by Congressional Democrats highlights rising costs for Arizonans, but a local economist argues the figures lack crucial context on 'normal' inflation, igniting a political firestorm over economic messaging.
Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.
