Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets.
But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Wednesday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable S&P500 performers among the top gainers and losers.
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Looking back on it distribution & solutions stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) and its peers.
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Let’s dig into the relative performance of Connection (NASDAQ:CNXN) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 it distribution & solutions earnings season.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains.
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
U.S. stocks traded mixed at midday Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, with Chair Jerome Powell set to speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.
IT solutions provider CDW (NASDAQGS:CDW) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.7% year on year to $5.20 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.15 per share was 9.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
