While passive index funds mirror the broader market, selecting individual winners can dramatically boost returns. Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN) shares have surged 77% over the past year, far exceeding the market's 14% gain, as investors bet on a potential revival despite ongoing profitability challenges.
Despite Adtalem Global Education posting robust quarterly results with 34% EPS growth, investment firm Peregrine Asset Advisers has liquidated its entire position, raising questions about the divergence between corporate performance and investor sentiment in the education sector.
Business Insider prepares to release its annual list spotlighting venture capital's most promising young talent. Join a live session with the journalists behind the report and one of the honored investors for insights into career paths and emerging opportunities.
CNBC's Jim Cramer endorsed Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:CARR) on his recent show, praising CEO Dave Gitlin's leadership and strategic acquisition. He recommended investors buy the stock for the long term, citing confidence in the company's positioning within the climate solutions sector.
As major indices climb, a segment of investors is turning their gaze to high-risk, high-reward penny stocks. We examine three companies—FingerMotion, PodcastOne, and MOGU—that are on the radar, weighing their potential against significant financial challenges.
Conagra Brands (CAG) shares have surged recently, closing at $18.51 and sparking renewed investor interest. While short-term momentum appears positive, a deeper look reveals a stark five-year decline in shareholder returns, raising questions about whether the current price represents a genuine opportunity or a fleeting rally.
Conagra Brands launches its protein-packed Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a direct challenge to rivals in the frozen aisle. While the move aligns with consumer trends, analysts question if it's enough to offset broader financial pressures facing the packaged food giant.
As Visa prepares to report its first-quarter results, investors are weighing its dividend strategy against earnings expectations. We break down the capital required to generate targeted monthly income from its payouts and what moving parts could affect the yield.
Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) maintains its quarterly dividend, offering a signal of stability to income-focused shareholders as the healthcare REIT navigates tenant health and leverage concerns in a challenging operating environment.
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (BRSP) finds itself predominantly in the hands of institutional investors, a vote of confidence that brings both stability and potential volatility. As major funds like Vanguard and BlackRock hold significant shares, the stock's trajectory is closely tied to their moves.
As uncertainty shapes European markets, some investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks for potential growth. We analyze three companies—GreenMerc, Transferator, and FORIS AG—that combine intriguing prospects with the inherent risks of small-cap investing.
British Land Company PLC (LON:BLND) finds itself firmly in the hands of institutional investors, who control 88% of its shares. While this signals strong professional backing, it also raises questions about stock volatility and boardroom influence in the UK's property sector.
Algoma Steel Group's binding agreement with Hanwha Ocean for Canada's submarine project could funnel up to $250 million into a new beam mill, bolstering national defense capacity. While promising, analysts urge investors to weigh this long-term potential against the company's immediate financial and operational challenges.
The completion of REV Group's merger with Terex Corporation marks a significant corporate realignment, moving the specialty vehicle manufacturer from a standalone NYSE listing to a subsidiary within a larger industrial equipment platform. This restructuring alters how investors track performance and assess exposure to key markets like emergency services and recreational vehicles.
Amid surging power demands from AI and electrification, NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) is attracting bullish investor attention. Analysts point to its microreactor technology as a potential solution for decentralized, high-density energy needs, drawing comparisons to infrastructure giant NextEra Energy's growth trajectory.
Apple's stellar earnings, driven by robust iPhone demand and growth in key markets, have reignited investor optimism. Yet, a significant valuation gap persists, sparking debate on whether the stock's AI-driven future justifies its current premium.
Universal Health Services (UHS) is drawing renewed investor interest following better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by robust behavioral health demand and a significant easing of industry-wide staffing pressures. While operational improvements bolster the near-term outlook, debates persist over valuation and the company's ability to sustain gains amid high debt levels.
Microsoft's aggressive push into AI, marked by massive infrastructure spending and a deepening partnership with OpenAI, is facing a reality check from investors. Despite robust financials, concerns over capital intensity and concentrated risk triggered the stock's sharpest single-day drop in years, signaling a pivotal moment for the tech giant's cloud valuation story.
As Microsoft shares trade nearly 12% below recent highs, some analysts see a buying opportunity. We explore how selling put options could offer investors a strategic entry point while generating income.
M/I Homes' latest financial results reveal a year of softer earnings and margin pressure, even as the company completed a significant share repurchase. This mixed picture is prompting investors to reassess the homebuilder's near-term growth trajectory and the sustainability of its capital return strategy.
