With major indices rallying, investor attention is shifting to small-cap stocks for untapped potential. We analyze three companies with strong fundamentals—Esquire Financial, Hanmi Financial, and Bob's Discount Furniture—that could be hidden gems in the current economic expansion.
Backed by LVMH, the sustainable colour technology startup Sparxell has secured $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The capital will fuel the commercial-scale production of its biodegradable, cellulose-based pigments, targeting the textile, cosmetics, and automotive industries as regulatory pressure on synthetic dyes intensifies.
New data from the British Film Institute reveals the U.K.'s production sector hit a historic high last year, with total expenditure reaching £6.8 billion. The surge was powered by major inward investments like new adaptations of 'Wuthering Heights' and The Beatles, though concerns linger over the domestic independent sector's share.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asserts Ankara is actively working to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, as disputes over Iran's missile program threaten to derail diplomatic efforts and raise fears of a broader regional conflict.
Uber capped off a strong 2025 with accelerating user growth and record cash generation, while outlining an aggressive push into autonomous vehicle partnerships and a seamless CFO transition as key pillars for its next phase of durable growth.
Stanley Black & Decker reported a mixed 2025, highlighting strong margin improvement and cash flow but facing volume declines. As the company navigates tariff impacts and executes strategic divestitures, its 2026 outlook hinges on brand revitalization and disciplined cost management.
Suncor Energy executives, in their Q4 2025 earnings call, detailed a year of record safety and operational performance, achieving multi-year financial targets ahead of schedule. Management credits a culture of internal optimization and capital discipline for delivering higher volumes at lower costs, even amid declining oil prices.
Spanish banking giant BBVA reported record annual earnings and announced its highest-ever dividend, defying interest rate headwinds in its core markets. Strong loan growth and customer acquisition, particularly in Spain and Mexico, fueled the performance, with management targeting a return on tangible equity of around 20% for the coming year.
Qualcomm shares tumbled after the chipmaker issued a weaker-than-expected quarterly forecast, citing an industry-wide memory shortage driven by surging AI data center demand that is forcing smartphone manufacturers to cut back.
The beauty giant met revenue and beat profit estimates for its fiscal second quarter, yet a conservative full-year forecast triggered a sharp sell-off, highlighting investor concerns over its growth trajectory.
Investment bank UBS declares lithium is entering a new era of sustained high prices, driven by a structural supply-demand mismatch. The bank sharply upgrades forecasts, citing accelerating electric vehicle adoption and a seismic shift in China's energy storage policy.
From Seattle craftsman homes to Hamptons fixer-uppers, homeowners are seeing property values soar with targeted renovations. We examine five case studies where smart upgrades yielded returns that far exceeded expectations, offering insights into today's value-add real estate strategies.
A new discounted cash flow analysis suggests shares of the clinical-stage biotech Alto Neuroscience could be substantially undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors as the company advances its brain disorder therapeutics.
Financial services firm Stifel issues a stark forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting a potential decline to $38,000 based on historical crash patterns and a shifting dynamic with the U.S. dollar, framed through an unusual cinematic analogy.
The insatiable demand for advanced memory chips from artificial intelligence data centers is creating a supply crunch, driving up costs and forcing smartphone makers into difficult choices. Industry analysts warn the squeeze threatens to hollow out the market for feature-rich, mid-priced devices.
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has seen its stock price soar 87.6% over the past year, fueled by geopolitical shifts and supply chain concerns. But with a recent pullback and a sky-high P/B ratio, investors are questioning if the current valuation of $23.53 per share is sustainable or already reflects peak optimism.
Following the announced acquisition terms, analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ECN Capital (TSX:ECN) downward to CA$3.10, while also tempering revenue growth forecasts and adjusting discount rates, signaling a more conservative stance on the financial services firm's near-term trajectory.
Charitable donations from the National Lottery have fallen to their lowest quarterly level in two years, driven by declining scratch card and EuroMillions sales and ongoing technical disruptions under new operator Allwyn.
In an exclusive interview, Palantir's Shyam Sankar argues that artificial intelligence should be leveraged to flatten corporate hierarchies and return agency to employees, countering fears of widespread job displacement.
A consortium of leading South African financial and tech firms has launched ZARU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand. The move is seen as a strategic response to the rapid adoption of dollar-denominated stablecoins and aims to keep local currency relevant in the digital age.
