The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn
as the industry has shed 9.4% over the past six months. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% fall.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Higher tax rates, increased savings in pension programs, and smaller budget deficits could all go far in stabilizing debt-to-GDP and net external liabilities-to-GDP.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower for the second consecutive day on Friday in reaction to the disappointing release of Japan's Household Spending data.
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.
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.
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.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional.
However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Unfortunately, the industry’s recent performance suggests demand may be fading as
discretionary stocks have pulled back by 13.3% over the past six months. This performance was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% fall.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
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.
Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm,
and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 10.3%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% decline.
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.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) 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.
Major cryptocurrencies declined sharply on Friday, with the total crypto market cap falling 3.77% to $3.18 trillion. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) maintained a 63.7% dominance, while Ethereum (
This has been a bruising week for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, both on the personal and professional fronts, as the public spat with President Donald Trump takes a toll on the company's stock, alongside the billionaire entrepreneur's personal fortune.
Shareholders of Heartland Express would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 22.9% and now trades at $9.22. 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 2.4% since December 2024, Asure has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 5.6% to $9.59 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Even during a down period for the markets, Himax has gone against the grain, climbing to $8.51. Its shares have yielded a 27.2% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 29.6%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
McKesson currently trades at $712.18 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 332% since June 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 83.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 18%.
Even during a down period for the markets, Manitowoc has gone against the grain, climbing to $10.84. Its shares have yielded a 6.2% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 8.6%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Masco’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 21.8% of its value and falling to $63.32 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Since June 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 83.5%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Carvana has surged 201% to $342.50 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 36.3% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 38.8%.
While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 2.4% since December 2024, Gilead Sciences has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 21% to $111.47 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Sprouts currently trades at $168.75 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 580% since June 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 83.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 11.7% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
What a brutal six months it’s been for Myriad Genetics. The stock has dropped 67.5% and now trades at $4.91, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Over the last six months, HNI shares have sunk to $46.61, producing a disappointing 16.9% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% drop. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Although the S&P 500 is down 2.4% over the past six months, Accenture’s stock price has fallen further to $315.89, losing shareholders 12.9% of their capital. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Caution prevails as the Nifty index consolidates below a key trendline. Analysts see a potential for a breakout to 25,000–25,200 if resistance is breached.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Novanta (NASDAQ:NOVT) 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 Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) and the rest of the water infrastructure stocks fared in Q1.
Looking back on government & technical consulting stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including SAIC (NASDAQ:SAIC) and its peers.
