Insider Monkey·2026-02-23 07:40分组1: Small-Cap Stocks Outlook - Small-cap stocks have outperformed large-cap stocks since the market lows in April 2025, with sectors like Industrials, Information Technology, and Financials presenting attractive opportunities [1] - Small-cap companies are expected to have a strong earnings outlook in 2026, with sustainable performance anticipated into 2026 and beyond, supported by improving earnings prospects and historical trends of small-cap outperformance lasting around a decade [2] 分组2: Penny Stocks Investment - A list of the 13 best American penny stocks was compiled using a stock screener, focusing on stocks priced under $5 and favored by institutional investors, with data sourced from hedge fund sentiment [5] - N-able, Inc. (NYSE:NABL) has a share price of $4.74 and is favored by 23 hedge funds, with recent price target adjustments reflecting its Q4 performance and revenue growth guidance for fiscal 2026 [8][9] - EVgo, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVGO) has a share price of $2.78 and is favored by 27 hedge funds, with a Buy rating from JPMorgan and plans to expand its fast charging network in partnership with Kroger [12][13][15]