Mid-cap stocks often fly under the radar of many investors more focused on the stability of large-cap stocks. However, mid-caps offer a unique blend of growth prospects and stability, especially if they’re profitable. Delving into this investing realm is not for everyone, as identifying the top contenders whose growth will remain consistent can be challenging. These stocks embody the ethos of growth-oriented investing, where astute choices could make or break your investment portfolio. That is why diversifi ...

ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +10.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. During this period, the Zacks Semiconductor Equipment - Material Services industry, which ACM Research falls in, has gained 2.8%. The key question now is: What could be th ...

The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small-to-mid-cap companies, continues to struggle against its peer indices, largely repeating the events of last year. In 2023, The Russell 2000 increased 16.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices appreciated 24.2% and 43.4%, respectively. The index had been trailing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq since then. In 2024, the Russell 2000 is up slightly more than 2%, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq are trading upward at 9.1% and 6.9%, respectively.Because of the Russ ...

The rally that catapulted U.S. equities to newer and higher valuations seems to have come to an end. The second quarter of 2024 has seen many stocks slip and lose their once rich valuations. Still, U.S.-listed stocks overall have become expensive, especially when compared to EU-listed stocks and emerging markets-based equities. At some point trading multiples will have to come back down to reality. During this current bout of market volatility, investors should be screening for undervalued stocks. Stocks ar ...

The semiconductor industry is having a bumpy ride. Sales have been steadily making a rebound but the challenges are far from over. However, the future holds promise given the high demand for chips.The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) said on Apr 3 that global semiconductor sales totaled $46.2 billion in February, up 16.3% year over year. Sales in February 2023 totaled $39.7 billion.However, after a steady rise over the past few months, semiconductor sales fell 3.1% from January’s total of $47.6.Regi ...

The technology industry has outpaced nearly another market sector within the last year and has added a tremendous amount of growth to the S&P 500. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund is considered a benchmark for the tech industry, which has grown by 37% within the last year. The ever-advancing field of generative AI and other innovative technology, such as cloud computing and increased semiconductor production, has led the technology industry down a path of immense profitability.Here are a few investmen ...

Finding possibilities in the stock market beyond popular forecasts is essential for remarkable investment returns in its ever-changing landscape. Three silent titans exceed analysts’ predictions as they discreetly position themselves for exponential expansion. Each business works in a different industry – consumer banking, application software, and semiconductor materials and equipment. Yet, they are all connected by a shared commitment to strategic vision and market penetration.Learn more about the ways th ...

With the major indexes at or near record highs, it’s been easy to overlook the performance of the small-cap Russell-2000 Index. While the index is “only” up about 5% in 2024, it’s up 21% in the past 12 months, and is slowly starting to catch up to the market rally. With that in mind, we’re looking at seven small-cap stocks that Wall Street loves.  Growth-oriented investors frequently look at small-cap stocks. This category of stocks gives investors a chance to turn a modest investment into outsized gains. H ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.ACM Research currently has an av ...

The Russell 2000 is one of the most popular stock indexes, consisting of the 2000 smallest companies from the Russell 3000. Most companies in the index are small cap, which often means more volatility and growth potential. After years of underperformance caused by economic uncertainty, many stocks in the Russell 2000 are trading at a discount. As companies’ earnings in the index improve and the economy recovers, Russell 2000 is bound to benefit. Below are the three best Russell 2000 stocks to buy. ACM Resea ...