Group 1 - Polen Capital's fourth-quarter investor letter for the Polen 5Perspectives Small Growth Strategy reported a return of -1.3% gross and -1.5% net of fees, underperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index which returned 1.2% [1] - The small-cap asset class gained attention due to declining interest rates and improving earnings growth, with a notable performance from the biotech sector [1] - The Strategy increased its Biotech exposure significantly in response to opportunities from rising interest rates, M&A activity, and AI tailwinds [1] Group 2 - Argan, Inc. (NYSE:AGX) is highlighted as a key stock, providing construction and maintenance services to the power generation market, with a market capitalization of $6.128 billion [2] - Argan, Inc. experienced a one-month return of 21.82% and a remarkable 251.76% increase over the past 52 weeks, closing at $441.71 per share on February 23, 2026 [2] - The company has secured major contracts in Texas for constructing gas-fired power plants, positioning itself well for a multi-year investment cycle in power infrastructure [3]

Freshpet missed its sales growth goal last year and guided to a slower print in 2026 but is largely confident in hitting its short-term targets. The Nasdaq-listed pet-food maker had already flagged a “headwinds” backdrop when it revised down sales estimates and adjusted EBITDA guidance in May. However, last year, Freshpet broke through the $1bn sales barrier for the first time and noted it bagged almost a $100m from a six-year-old category investment. “We learned that after more than a decade of strong, ...

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Stripe was valued at $159 billion in a tender offer for employees and shareholders, the fintech firm said ‌on Tuesday, a more than 70% jump from a ‌similar share sale a year earlier. Investors poured $274 billion into startups — the second-highest total on ​record — last year, as U.S. venture funding rebounded strongly, according to Crunchbase data. Most of the funding will come from existing investors, including Thrive Capital, Coatue and Andreessen Horowitz, while the company will ...

Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its fourth-quarter investor letter for “Polen 5Perspectives Small Growth Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Polen 5Perspectives Small Growth Composite Portfolio returned -1.3% gross and -1.5% net of fees in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to a 1.2% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Following double-digit returns in 2Q and 3Q, small caps concluded the year with a 1.2% return in 4Q. Biotech stood out as a major per ...

This story was originally published on WardsAuto. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily WardsAuto newsletter. Automakers and other industry stakeholders are keeping an eye on the potential spillover effects of last week’s Supreme Court ruling striking down many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. In a 6-3 decision Friday, the court ruled against the imposition of open-ended reciprocal tariffs Trump installed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The impos ...

Americans worried about job security have been getting mixed messages so far this year. With so much job uncertainty in the air, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s a closer look at the current state of layoffs, as well as the one money move everyone should make as layoffs increase. Layoffs in the US The latest Labor Department data revealed better-than-expected job growth in January, but a separate report from ADP found that January was a “lackluster” month for hiring. The one thing for certain is t ...

PayPal has received takeover interest from potential buyers amid fall in its share prices, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the digital payments company has held meetings with banks following unsolicited approaches. It has received an offer from at least one large rival for the full business, while other parties have approached for specific PayPal assets. The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to a transaction. Notably, PayPal shares ha ...

Quick Read Medicare Part B premiums rose to $185 per month in 2026. IRMAA surcharges are based on income from two years prior. One-time spikes can trigger higher premiums for two years. Personal savings rate declined to 4.2% in Q3 2025 from 5.1% a year earlier. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. Medicare Part B premiums rose to $185 per month in 2026, an increase from the prior year th ...

Bitcoin markets suffered a severe deleveraging event overnight, with over $370 million in forced liquidations flushing out leveraged longs as prices tumbled toward the $60,000 threshold. While retail traders capitulated under the pressure of the sudden crypto market crash, corporate treasuries, led by aggressive accumulators like Metaplanet, stepped in to absorb the selling pressure. The immediate direction of the market now hinges on whether bulls can defend the critical $60,000 level, a psychological a ...

Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its fourth-quarter investor letter for “Polen 5Perspectives Small Growth Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Polen 5Perspectives Small Growth Composite Portfolio returned -1.3% gross and -1.5% net of fees in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to a 1.2% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Following double-digit returns in 2Q and 3Q, small caps concluded the year with a 1.2% return in 4Q. Biotech stood out as a major per ...