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Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

The Russell 2000 is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Luckily for them, the market seems to believe there is still more growth ahead. This assumption has enabled the industry to fair a bit better than the broader market recently as it has recorded a loss of 5.3% over the past six months versus a 8.1% decline for the S&P 500.

By breaking down physical barriers, consumer internet businesses are reshaping how people shop, connect, learn, and play. These themes have enabled the industry to hold up better than other pockets of the market - over the past six months, the sector’s 5.4% pull back was relatively better than the S&P 500’s 8.2% decline.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Magnachip. The stock has dropped 33.4% and now trades at $3.13, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Starbucks has followed the market’s trajectory closely. The stock is down 8.8% to $88.10 per share over the past six months while the S&P 500 has lost 6.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Since April 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 101%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Cencora has surged 231% to $285.36 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 29.7% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 36.7%.

Adtalem currently trades at $99.41 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 294% since April 2020, nearly tripling the S&P 500’s 101% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 36% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 1.6% while holding steady at $31.52. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 7% decline during that period.

In a sliding market, OSI Systems has defied the odds, trading up to $178.81 per share. Its 22.9% gain since October 2024 has outpaced the S&P 500’s 7% drop. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Super Micro has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 22.1% to $32.11 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Children's Place’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 46.9% of its value and falling to $7.97 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Post has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 2.7% while holding steady at $117.55. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 7% decline during that period.

Shareholders of Avantor would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 38.1% and now trades at $15.67. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Although the S&P 500 is down 6.9% over the past six months, United Parks & Resorts’s stock price has fallen further to $42.50, losing shareholders 17.8% of their capital. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Asure trades at $8.21 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, losing 5.3% over the last six months while the S&P 500 is down 6.9%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.

What a brutal six months it’s been for ICF International. The stock has dropped 49.6% and now trades at $83.94, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

MercadoLibre currently trades at $1,920 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2%.

Travel + Leisure trades at $42.75 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 9.1% while the S&P 500 is down 6.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Shareholders of Universal Display would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 44.4% and now trades at $117.66. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 6.9% since October 2024, Paylocity has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 6.8% to $181.76 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Amkor (NASDAQ:AMKR) and the rest of the semiconductor manufacturing stocks fared in Q4.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at RH (NYSE:RH) and its peers.

Universal Technical Institute has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 67.9%, reaching $25.88 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 6.9% since October 2024, IMAX has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 32.2% to $25.80 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Since October 2024, Cigna has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 1% while floating around $338.25. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.

What a brutal six months it’s been for DXC. The stock has dropped 21.4% and now trades at $16.38, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the electronic components & manufacturing industry, including TTM Technologies (NASDAQ:TTMI) and its peers.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Dine Brands (NYSE:DIN) and the rest of the sit-down dining stocks fared in Q4.

McDonald's currently trades at $316.29 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 4.1%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 7% decline during that period.

Uber trades at $69.28 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 6.7% while the S&P 500 is down 7%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how vertical software stocks fared in Q4, starting with Toast (NYSE:TOST).

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the travel and vacation providers industry, including Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer internet industry, including Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) and its peers.

Lancaster Colony currently trades at $174.80 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 1.2%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) and its peers.

Over the last six months, Gap shares have sunk to $17.77, producing a disappointing 16.4% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 6.9% drop. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the medical devices & supplies - imaging, diagnostics industry, including QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ:QDEL) and its peers.

The past six months haven’t been great for Zebra. It just made a new 52-week low of $237, and shareholders have lost 35.4% of their capital. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the advertising & marketing services industry, including Taboola (NASDAQ:TBLA) and its peers.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) and the best and worst performers in the medical devices & supplies - specialty industry.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how sit-down dining stocks fared in Q4, starting with Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL).

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 medical devices & supplies - diversified earnings season.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at finance and HR software stocks, starting with Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU).

Contemporary clothing brand Guess (NYSE:GES) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $932.3 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $631.3 million at the midpoint, 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.48 per share was 7.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of parcel delivery company UPS (NYSE:UPS) fell 8.7% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. From clothing brands and electronics makers to the e-commerce sites that move their goods, companies built on global supply chains took the biggest hit. Stocks with heavy exposure to Asia were especially hard-hit, as the new tariffs threatened the growth and profits of firms with factories in the region. Vietnam, central to many companies' production plans, faced a 46% tariff. Cambodia and Indonesia were also in the crosshairs, with tariff rates of 49% and 32%. These measures could significantly erode the competitiveness of goods produced in those regions. For example, reduced production volumes would negatively affect the sales growth of all companies benefiting from these manufacturing hubs.

Shares of outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) fell 13% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) fell 15.7% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) fell 11.3% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. From clothing brands and electronics makers to the e-commerce sites that move their goods, companies built on global supply chains took the biggest hit. Stocks with heavy exposure to Asia were especially hard-hit, as the new tariffs threatened the growth and profits of firms with factories in the region. Vietnam, central to many companies' production plans, faced a 46% tariff. Cambodia and Indonesia were also in the crosshairs, with tariff rates of 49% and 32%. These measures could significantly erode the competitiveness of goods produced in those regions. For example, reduced production volumes would negatively affect the sales growth of all companies benefiting from these manufacturing hubs.

Shares of aI-powered lending platform Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) fell 16.5% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures. 

Shares of pop culture collectibles manufacturer Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) fell 17.8% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. From clothing brands and electronics makers to the e-commerce sites that move their goods, companies built on global supply chains took the biggest hit. Stocks with heavy exposure to Asia were especially hard-hit, as the new tariffs threatened the growth and profits of firms with factories in the region. Vietnam, central to many companies' production plans, faced a 46% tariff. Cambodia and Indonesia were also in the crosshairs, with tariff rates of 49% and 32%. These measures could significantly erode the competitiveness of goods produced in those regions. For example, reduced production volumes would negatively affect the sales growth of all companies benefiting from these manufacturing hubs.

Shares of specialty flooring retailer Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) fell 14.5% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of denim clothing company Levi's (NYSE:LEVI) fell 13.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. From clothing brands and electronics makers to the e-commerce sites that move their goods, companies built on global supply chains took the biggest hit. Stocks with heavy exposure to Asia were especially hard-hit, as the new tariffs threatened the growth and profits of firms with factories in the region. Vietnam, central to many companies' production plans, faced a 46% tariff. Cambodia and Indonesia were also in the crosshairs, with tariff rates of 49% and 32%. These measures could significantly erode the competitiveness of goods produced in those regions. For example, reduced production volumes would negatively affect the sales growth of all companies benefiting from these manufacturing hubs.

Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) fell 9.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of parcel and cargo delivery company FedEx (NYSE:FDX) fell 12.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) fell 14.9% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.

Shares of vacation ownership company Marriott Vacations (NYSE:VAC) fell 13.3% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of enterprise technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) fell 14.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Boeing (NYSE:BA) fell 9.5% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures. 

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) fell 9.4% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of networking technology giant Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) fell 6.6% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures. 

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. This sensitive demand profile can cause discretionary stocks to plummet when macro uncertainty enters the fray, and over the past six months, the industry has shed 10.7%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 5.2% fall.

The S&P 500 is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.

A number of stocks fell in the pre-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of natural food company Hain Celestial (NASDAQ:HAIN) fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of online home goods retailer Wayfair (NYSE:W) fell 26.6% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) fell 19.8% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) fell 29% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) fell 25.6% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of athletic apparel brand Nike (NYSE:NKE) fell 15% in the pre-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of athletic apparel retailer Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) fell 15% in the pre-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. 

Shares of lifestyle clothing conglomerate VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) fell 25.3% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.

Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) fell 9.1% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.