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.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) reported Q3 2025 results, missing earnings and revenue estimates. NAV declined slightly, while the dividend was maintained and core earnings remained stable.
Global financial markets are currently navigating a treacherous landscape of economic uncertainty, with a palpable sense of 'jitters' gripping investors across the United States and Europe. As of November 2025, a complex interplay of factors, including persistent inflation, a cooling labor market, geopolitical tensions, and policy ambiguities, is contributing to
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is currently a paradox of unprecedented growth and palpable anxiety. As of November 6, 2025, the industry finds itself at a critical juncture, with surging valuations propelling market performance to new heights while simultaneously fueling widespread concerns of an impending 'AI bubble'. This delicate balance
As a government shutdown grips the nation, a critical void has emerged in the flow of official economic and labor statistics, casting a shadow of uncertainty over employers and financial markets alike. With federal agencies responsible for collecting and disseminating vital data—such as employment figures, inflation rates, and GDP
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector is currently experiencing significant volatility, marked by a broader tech downturn, investor concerns over stretched valuations, and fears of a potential "AI bubble." Amidst this turbulent landscape, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has largely demonstrated sustained growth, reinforcing its indispensable role in the AI revolution. In stark
The financial markets are currently navigating a turbulent landscape, marked by a recent stock market slide, growing job market jitters, and a subsequent rally in Treasury bonds. This confluence of events signals a cooling labor market, prompting a discernible shift in investor sentiment away from riskier assets and towards perceived
Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP)
jumped 15.9% in the morning session after the company announced a $400 million partnership with AI startup Perplexity, revealed a new $500 million stock buyback program, and posted strong third-quarter financial results. The deal with Perplexity involved integrating the startup's conversational AI answer engine into Snapchat's chat feature, creating a new revenue stream for Snap. Adding to the positive news, the company authorized a plan to repurchase up to $500 million of its stock, often a sign of management's confidence in the business.
These announcements followed a solid third-quarter report where revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $1.51 billion, beating expectations. Daily active users also increased by 8% to 477 million. The combination of a major AI partnership, a significant stock buyback, and better-than-expected financial performance prompted positive reactions, with multiple analysts raising their price targets for the stock.
Shares of work management platform monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) fell 5.4% in the morning session after a broad sell-off hit the technology sector, fueled by renewed concerns over high valuations and the potential disruption from artificial intelligence (AI). The decline was widespread, with major stock indexes retreating. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell significantly as technology stocks became the heaviest weights on the market. The sell-off specifically hit software and semiconductor stocks. This pressure on tech stocks came as worries over stretched valuations lingered, following warnings of a market pullback from Wall Street executives. The information technology sector dropped, reflecting the negative sentiment that swept through the market and dragged down companies within the industry.
Shares of customer platform provider HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) fell 17.1% in the morning session after the company reported third quarter earnings, with high expectations heading into the prints making it hard to impress Wall Street. The company posted revenue of $809.5 million, a 20.9% year-on-year increase that surpassed analyst estimates, while adjusted earnings per share of $2.66 also came in higher than anticipated. Furthermore, HubSpot's revenue guidance for the upcoming fourth quarter was slightly above what analysts were forecasting. However, the positive results were not enough to satisfy investor expectations. The market reaction suggested that investors were hoping for a more significant beat and a stronger forecast, leading to a sell-off as the results were perceived as insufficient to support the stock's valuation at the time.
Shares of semiconductor designer Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) fell 6.3% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter earnings and issued a disappointing revenue forecast for the upcoming fourth quarter.
The financial markets are currently navigating a complex landscape, with a growing chorus of technical indicators and expert warnings suggesting that a significant stock market correction may be on the horizon. Despite a year of robust gains for major indices, underlying metrics reveal weakening momentum and an increasingly concentrated rally,
The once seemingly unstoppable ascent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks has hit a significant snag, with global markets witnessing a sharp decline in values and a palpable increase in investor apprehension regarding stretched valuations. As of November 6, 2025, a palpable "risk-off" sentiment has swept across financial markets, marking a
Shares of network chips maker MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: MTSI)
jumped 6.6% in the morning session after the company reported solid financial results for its third quarter and provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming quarter.
Shares of low-code automation software company Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) jumped 18.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed analyst expectations and included an increased full-year forecast. The low-code software firm announced total revenue of $187 million, a 21.4% increase from the same period in the previous year, which comfortably beat Wall Street's estimates. The company also demonstrated a significant improvement in profitability, posting a positive operating margin of 7%, a stark contrast to the negative 4.6% margin in the prior year's quarter. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share came in at $0.32, substantially beating analyst expectations of $0.05. To top it off, Appian raised its full-year 2025 guidance for adjusted earnings per share, signaling management's confidence in its business outlook.
