Despite underperforming the broader market since August 2025, insurance marketplace platform MediaAlpha (MAX) exhibits robust fundamentals—including sustained sales growth, expanding cash flow margins, and rising returns on capital—that could signal significant upside potential for patient investors.
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.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has tempered his earlier prediction of a 2026 Bitcoin 'supercycle,' citing heightened market volatility, geopolitical tensions, and the pervasive impact of misinformation. While long-term optimism remains, the path forward appears more complex.
Major asset managers including BlackRock, Bridgewater, and Pimco are positioning portfolios for a potential resurgence of inflation, diverging from a broader market consensus that price pressures are under control.
While index funds offer market-average returns, picking the right stock can yield significantly more. Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has proven just that, delivering a 71% return to shareholders over the past three years—outperforming broader indices—as it transitioned to profitability. However, recent headwinds have tempered the rally, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.
With large-cap stocks dominating in a climate of steady rates and wavering consumer sentiment, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three penny stocks from Asia, each with a market cap below US$500 million, to assess their financial resilience and growth potential in the current environment.
Despite a modest rise in earnings per share over three years, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) has seen its share price decline by 32%, starkly underperforming the broader market's surge. This disconnect between fundamentals and market performance raises questions about investor sentiment and future prospects for the video streaming and broadband solutions provider.
Bitcoin breached the key $80,000 support level over the weekend, triggering over $2.5 billion in liquidations. The sell-off followed the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, sparking a broad reassessment of risk across financial markets.
In a market characterized by sharp swings, certain stocks exhibit amplified volatility. We examine three such companies—AAON, KeyCorp, and Bank of America—whose high beta readings and valuation metrics warrant a cautious approach from investors seeking stability.
Amidst market swings, discerning volatile stocks with solid fundamentals from those prone to exaggerated downturns is key. We analyze three high-beta names: why Nutanix shows resilience, while Ralph Lauren and Cognex face headwinds that may test investor patience.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has underperformed the broader market, raising questions about its growth trajectory and unit economics. We examine the key challenges and highlight a more compelling investment opportunity.
Focused Wealth Management significantly reduced its stake in a short-term Treasury ETF, signaling a strategic pivot towards equities as stock markets reach new highs. The move highlights a broader trend of capital rotation in response to shifting risk appetites.
While the online marketplace sector posted robust Q3 earnings, investor sentiment remains tepid. Shutterstock's strategic embrace of generative AI and solid financials were overshadowed by a broader sell-off, raising questions about valuation in a shifting digital landscape.
A wave of token unlocks valued at over $638 million is set to hit the cryptocurrency market this week, adding selling pressure to an already struggling altcoin sector facing thin liquidity and weak investor demand.
In the aftermath of the devastating '10/10' market crash of 2025, Binance finds its dominance and trust metrics under a microscope. While the exchange compensated users and maintains its user base, questions about systemic risk and centralization linger, shaping the post-crash narrative.
As global markets navigate a period of uncertainty, a select group of technology companies across Norway, Sweden, and Israel are posting explosive growth. We examine the financials and strategies behind Appear ASA, Hacksaw AB, and NextVision Stabilized Systems—firms turning innovation into investor returns.
The UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca begins trading ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange today, a significant upgrade from its previous Nasdaq ADR listing. This move underscores the company's strategic rebalancing towards the United States, its largest market, and raises questions about the long-term relevance of its London listing.
The cryptocurrency market extended its losses on Monday, with the global market cap falling 2.9% to $2.65 trillion. Major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum led the decline, while significant outflows from U.S. spot ETFs and shifting macroeconomic expectations fueled a wave of 'extreme fear' among investors.
February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
Audius SE (FRA:3ITN) shares jumped 13% last week, prompting a closer look at whether the rally is backed by the company's financial health or driven by broader market sentiment.
