While major indices hold steady, a search for growth is turning the spotlight onto smaller companies. We examine three small-cap stocks—from insurance to banking to luxury watches—that are posting strong results and navigating unique challenges in the current market.
Swiss banking giant UBS has initiated coverage on Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB) with a bullish 'Buy' rating and a $35 price target, highlighting the biopharma firm's strategic pivot from a China-focused player to a burgeoning global innovation platform with a promising proprietary pipeline.
Major European neobanks like Revolut, Monzo, and bunq are renewing their push for a U.S. banking license, betting on regulatory shifts and market potential. Yet, the path is fraught with complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and fierce competition.
Senior Iranian officials have privately warned Supreme Leader Khamenei that public fury over a recent bloody crackdown has eroded the 'wall of fear,' raising concerns that even a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's stability, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level discussions.
ABB's shares surged 10% following its annual results, with earnings per share exceeding forecasts. Analysts have raised their price target to CHF 60.30 and project accelerated revenue growth ahead of industry peers.
As BlackRock expands access to private assets for wealthy clients through a new partnership, a significant markdown in one of its private credit portfolios and a new executive incentive plan are drawing investor attention to the risks and opacity inherent in the booming alternatives space.
KTM's preliminary 2025 financial results reveal a steep decline in revenue and sales, casting doubt on the efficacy of recent restructuring efforts and raising questions about the brand's near-term recovery trajectory.
The Rafah border crossing, Gaza's sole gateway to Egypt, has partially reopened for pedestrian traffic after a prolonged Israeli closure, offering a fragile hope for medical evacuations and family reunifications.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.
Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.
Amid a cautiously recovering Eurozone, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We spotlight three firms—Appear, Storytel, and LEM Holding—where management's skin in the game aligns with robust earnings forecasts of up to 47%.
Amidst a cautiously optimistic economic backdrop in the Eurozone, we spotlight three lesser-known companies with strong fundamentals that investors may be overlooking. From medical supplies to IT services, these firms demonstrate resilience and potential for the year ahead.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
A wave of international reinsurance giants, including Lloyd's of London, Samsung Re, and Mapfre Re, are seeking approval to set up shop in India's GIFT IFSC, drawn by tax incentives and a booming market, as the hub aims to rival established global financial centers.
President Trump's apparent endorsement of a weaker dollar is not mere rhetoric but a strategic pillar of his economic agenda, aimed at boosting US competitiveness and narrowing the trade deficit, with significant implications for global central banks and currency markets.
As diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza show fragile progress, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians overnight, with multiple children among the casualties, according to local health authorities.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.
As Europe's markets navigate a fragile recovery, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and resilience. We examine three companies offering attractive yields, weighing their potential against underlying financial risks.
Western Digital leverages strong quarterly results and new customer deals to outline its long-term AI storage strategy at its Innovation Day event, as investors weigh its positioning in the booming data infrastructure market.
