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Value and small-cap factor ETFs are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026 as investors rotate away from mega-cap tech amid AI capex concerns. Low-cost Vanguard funds like VTV, VB, and VBR offer cheaper m…
Small-cap stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, driven by attractive valuations and accelerating earnings growth projected at 18%. As investors rotate away from high-multiple megacap growth a…
Small-cap stocks are outperforming the S&P 500, driven by lower valuations, projected 18% earnings growth, and investor rotation away from megacap growth. Despite lingering interest rate headwinds, i…
Strategists urge rotating away from mega-cap heavy S&P 500 and Nasdaq into small and mid caps. Easing interest rates and persistent valuation discounts give smaller firms superior risk-reward profile…
Markets flat ahead of Middle East deal; software stocks drag Nasdaq while semiconductors and energy gain. Oil prices rise 1%. Small-cap Russell 2000 hits record highs, outperforming S&P 500 and Magni…
Markets flat awaiting Middle East deal; software stocks drag Nasdaq while semiconductors and energy rise. Small-cap Russell 2000 hits record highs, outperforming S&P 500 and Magnificent Seven amid AI…
Conestoga Capital's Q2 2026 letter highlights small-cap outperformance and its position in Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), citing strong free cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and bolt-on acquisit…
Article compares SPGM and URTH global ETFs, noting SPGM's lower fees, higher yield, and better recent performance due to small-cap exposure. NVDA, AAPL, MSFT are top holdings in both funds but the pi…
Small-cap ETFs VB and SPSM are highlighted as attractive plays amid a 2026 rotation from mega-cap tech into undervalued small caps, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 by ~20% YTD.
Small-cap stocks in tech and energy are outperforming the S&P 500 due to AI infrastructure demand and energy price tailwinds. However, rising interest rates and inflation present significant long-ter…
The S&P 500 reached record highs, fueled by tech stocks and strengthening market breadth. Increasing participation from small-cap and non-tech sectors suggests a healthier, more sustainable rally, su…
Big Tech, including Meta and Nvidia, face recent setbacks amid small-cap outperformance, but long-term tech dominance remains intact, making short-term weakness likely temporary.
Despite recent tech volatility, NVIDIA remains well-positioned in the accelerating AI infrastructure boom, supported by strong leadership insights and robust AI demand forecasts driving long-term gro…
Small-cap stocks outperform as economic growth and Fed support boost earnings potential. Concerns about Big Tech AI spending may limit tech giants, benefiting smaller companies and generating cautiou…
Small-cap stocks may outperform large-cap tech names like Microsoft in 2026 as Fed rate cuts boost broad economic growth, reducing AI-driven concentration risks in big tech companies.
Several small-cap stocks showed mixed intraday moves—ETNB surged ~85%, NOVO_B and EL rose, GTII dipped. No mention of major tech names.
Hoth Therapeutics' board approved expanding its digital asset strategy, authorizing up to $1 million in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana purchases, capped at 20% of cash on hand; shares rose ~4.4% and ar…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) slipped about 0.6% while GameStop (GME) rose 1.59% in brief market moves.