Stocks with small market capitalizations are generally less correlated to the performance of larger companies and can provide an additional layer of diversification for investors. Considering the recent implosion in some of the mega-cap tech names, it’s easy to see why small-caps are outperforming the broader...
Although the broad market continues to be driven by macro uncertainties, small-cap stocks have already been off to a good start thus far in 2023. The small-cap Russell 2000 Index has beaten the broader market this year, with a gain of 7.31%, outperforming the S&P 500’s...
Since 2003, when the number of poor and vulnerable people in the world reached a historical peak of 4.4 billion people, the middle class has been growing fast. By 2030, another 700 million people are expected to join the global middle class, making it more than...
Stocks finished higher last week, with the three major indexes posting weekly gains of around 2% to 3%, rebounding from declines of roughly 3% the previous week. After a solid start to the year, volatility seems to have returned to the market. Despite moving higher...
Seeking out great stocks to buy is important, but identifying quality investments is only half the battle. Many would say it’s even more essential for investors to know which stocks to steer clear of. A losing stock can eat away at your precious long-term returns....