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.
Himax Technologies shares have significantly underperformed the broader market, declining 7.5% over the past six months. We examine the key challenges facing the display driver IC specialist and highlight a more compelling investment opportunity.
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.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
Saks Global is closing the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH discount locations, including the final two in Massachusetts, amid a corporate restructuring following its recent bankruptcy filing.
In a striking pivot, crypto giant Tether is now stockpiling over a ton of gold weekly in a fortified Swiss vault—a move echoing crypto's early days but signaling a profound shift towards traditional safe-havens as digital assets falter.
Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.
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.
Xerox Holdings Corp. reported a 25.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.03 billion in Q4 2025, yet fell short of Wall Street expectations. The company's full-year guidance and per-share loss also disappointed analysts, as margin pressures and acquisition integration complexities weigh on its transformation journey.
Generating cash is just the first step. We analyze three companies to see which ones effectively convert that cash into lasting shareholder value and which ones struggle to capitalize on their financial strength.
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.
Market volatility presents both risk and opportunity. We analyze two fundamentally sound yet turbulent stocks that may reward the patient, and flag one whose wild swings are best left to speculators.
While low-volatility stocks offer a haven in turbulent markets, their perceived safety can sometimes obscure underlying financial weaknesses. We examine three such stocks where calm trading patterns may not justify their current valuations or growth prospects.
While robust cash generation is a hallmark of a healthy business, it doesn't automatically translate to a sound investment. We examine three companies with strong free cash flow margins where valuation and strategic concerns give investors pause.
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.
Despite a 19.8% stock surge over six months, a closer look at TreeHouse Foods reveals troubling trends in sales volume, profitability, and capital efficiency, prompting a cautious stance from analysts.
Shares of semiconductor materials supplier Entegris have surged nearly 56% in six months, but analysts warn of stretched valuations, slowing growth forecasts, and weak cash generation, suggesting investors may want to look elsewhere for value.
As the digital asset market matures, two powerful forces—comprehensive U.S. regulation and a pivot toward tokenized stable assets—are poised to redefine the trading landscape by 2026, potentially attracting a new wave of capital while curbing volatility.
A blistering rally in gold and silver reversed violently on Friday, with prices plummeting in one of the most severe single-day drops in decades, rattling markets and investors.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
