Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
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 Oracle of Omaha has jettisoned more than 401 million shares of Bank of America stock since mid-July 2024, and built up a greater than 35% stake in one of America's few publicly traded legal monopolies.
Sirius XM’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as revenue declined year-over-year and fell short of Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the softness to lower subscriber and equipment revenue, modest advertising trends, and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. CEO Jennifer Witz highlighted a significant improvement in in-car subscriber churn and stable customer satisfaction, noting that “churn improved 18 basis points, rounding to 1.6% in the first quarter,” even after recent price increases. The company’s core in-car business offset declines in streaming-only subscribers, while advertising revenue remained essentially flat, weighed down by softness in travel, auto, and retail sectors.
As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the wireless, cable and satellite industry, including Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and its peers.
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.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Spotify stock hits all-time high on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs forecasts global music revenues to nearly double by 2035, driven by emerging markets and monetization innovations.
