Symbotic is a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions, leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence to transform supply chain efficiency for large retailers and wholesalers. The company's scalable technology platform enables customers to reduce costs and improve inventory accuracy in high-volume distribution environments. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Symbotic positions itself as a strategic partner for organizations pursuing next-generation logistics capabilities.Gene ...

On Feb. 4, 2026, Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. disclosed a new position in the professionally managed Akre Focus ETF  (NYSE:AKRE). What happened According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 4, 2026, Mesirow Financial Investment Management acquired 2,012,662 shares. The value of the position was $131.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. The quarter-end value of the position matched the estimated trade size based on the ETF’s average trading price during the quarter. What else to know This is a new p ...

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors Mid Cap Strategy returned -5.75% net of fees compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s -3.70% return. The underperformance was driven by negative stock selection in the Technology and Industrials sectors, while positive sector allocation effects partially eased underperformance. The Mid Cap Composite returned -4.73% ...

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors Mid Cap Strategy returned -5.75% net of fees compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s -3.70% return. The underperformance was driven by negative stock selection in the Technology and Industrials sectors, while positive sector allocation effects partially eased underperformance. The Mid Cap Composite returned -4.73% ...

Building up an emergency fund can be a real struggle and many Americans are unprepared for unexpected expenses. According to a January 2025 U.S. News & World Report survey, 42% of Americans don’t have an emergency fund and 40% couldn’t pay for a $1,000 emergency expense. Many feel like it’s impossible to build up an emergency fund for tomorrow’s possibilities with so many pressing bills that are real and imminent. You don’t necessarily have to save large amounts of money each month to build up your emer ...

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors Mid Cap Strategy returned -5.75% net of fees compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s -3.70% return. The underperformance was driven by negative stock selection in the Technology and Industrials sectors, while positive sector allocation effects partially eased underperformance. The Mid Cap Composite returned -4.73% ...

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors Mid Cap Strategy returned -5.75% net of fees compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s -3.70% return. The underperformance was driven by negative stock selection in the Technology and Industrials sectors, while positive sector allocation effects partially eased underperformance. The Mid Cap Composite returned -4.73% ...

Each year you file your taxes you hope that it’s done and dusted and you don’t have to think about that year’s taxes ever again. However, there are cases where the IRS can assess penalties and interest for tax mistakes years after a return is filed. To drill down into the most common tax moves that can trigger these penalties years later, I enlisted ChatGPT to help me dig up what you need to know about how the IRS can penalize you down the road, and how to avoid it. 1. Failure To File or Pay on Time On ...

Core Viewpoint - Conestoga Capital Advisors reported underperformance in its Mid Cap Strategy for Q4 2025, primarily due to negative stock selection in the Technology and Industrials sectors, despite some positive sector allocation effects [1]. Group 1: Performance Overview - In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors Mid Cap Strategy returned -5.75% net of fees, compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index's -3.70% return [1]. - The Mid Cap Composite returned -4.73% net of fees for the full year 2025, trailing the benchmark return of 8.66% [1]. Group 2: CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) Insights - CoStar Group, Inc. experienced significant share price pressure in Q4 2025, with a one-month return of -25.20% and a three-month loss of 36.10% [2][3]. - The company's market capitalization is reported at $20.797 billion [2]. - The primary challenge for CoStar Group was its aggressive investment in the Homes.com platform, which negatively impacted overall profitability [3]. - Bookings for Apartment.com fell short of investor expectations, contributing to the negative sentiment around the stock [3]. - Concerns about increased competition arose from media reports suggesting that Google may enter the for-sale home listings market, further pressuring CoStar's valuation [3]. Group 3: Hedge Fund Interest - CoStar Group, Inc. was held by 57 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, a slight decrease from 59 in the previous quarter [4]. - While the potential of CoStar Group as an investment is acknowledged, the company is not considered among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with certain AI stocks viewed as having greater upside potential and less downside risk [4].

Throughout the bull market for tech and artificial intelligence (AI) of the past few years, semiconductor stocks have been the leaders. That narrative has changed in 2026 as investors grow more concerned about how much money is being spent on AI development and whether valuations have become stretched too far. Semiconductor ETFs still aren't too far off all-time highs, but it looks like momentum has clearly shifted away from tech and growth stocks. That doesn't mean this group can't keep moving higher, bu ...