JPMorgan Chase feels the little guys aren’t done yet. The country’s largest bank continues to expect retail investors, who powered this year’s record rally, to keep scooping up stocks well into 2026. In a new client note, JPMorgan’s analysts stated that individual investors have shown “strong momentum” in recent months, throwing nearly $160 billion into stock-based ETFs in both September and October. For perspective, that’s the quickest pace of stock inflows since the post-election surge we witnessed la ...

Core Insights - Rivian Automotive has replaced CEO RJ Scaringe's previous compensation plan with a larger stock award contingent on achieving new profit targets [1] Company Summary - The new compensation structure emphasizes performance-based incentives, aligning the CEO's financial rewards with the company's profitability goals [1] - This change reflects Rivian's strategic focus on improving financial performance and shareholder value in the competitive electric vehicle market [1]

Group 1 - Small cap stocks have had a mixed performance in 2025, but there is potential for improvement driven by rising global electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers, semiconductors, EVs, and buildings [1][2] - Smaller companies are positioned to innovate in areas such as supply chain management and battery technology, with nuclear power being highlighted as a sector where small cap firms could present exciting investment opportunities [2][3] - The performance of small caps may outperform large caps due to their concentrated focus on specific areas, allowing them to benefit significantly from surges in demand [3] Group 2 - The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV) is suggested as a strong candidate for investment, with a low fee of 36 basis points and a year-to-date return of 38%, outperforming its category average [3]

By Abhirup Roy, Akash Sriram and Ross Kerber (Reuters) -Electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian said on Friday it was giving its CEO a pay plan worth as much as $4.6 billion over the next decade, a deal similar to Tesla's record package for CEO Elon Musk, and linked to new ​profit targets and lower share price milestones than a previous deal. The move by the Rivian board shows that the Tesla plan for Musk could become a model for companies aiming to grow ‌fast. Rivian's pay package for its CEO RJ Scaringe c ...

What Happened? Shares of mobile game developer Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) fell 1.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that missed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings. The company posted revenue of $27.4 million, which, while up 11% from the previous year, fell short of the $29.1 million analysts had predicted. The loss per share of $1.14 also missed the consensus estimate. Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA loss came in at $11.8 million, significantly wid ...

What Happened? Shares of cloud storage company Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) jumped 9.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results that showcased strong profitability. Dropbox posted revenue of $634.4 million, which was flat compared to the same period last year but surpassed analyst forecasts. The company's profitability showed significant improvement, with adjusted earnings of $0.74 per share beating Wall Street's expectations by 14.1%. Additionally, ...

What Happened? Shares of specialized equipment manufacturer for infrastructure and vegetation management Alamo Group (NYSE:ALG) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 earnings that missed profit expectations, even as sales came in higher than anticipated. The specialized equipment manufacturer's adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.34, falling short of Wall Street's forecast of $2.64. While total revenue for the period rose 4.7% year-on-year to $420 million ...

What Happened? Shares of bedding and comfort retailer Purple (NASDAQ:PRPL) jumped 17.1% in the afternoon session after the company's recent third-quarter 2025 earnings report revealed signs of improvement, sparking a positive investor response. In its financial update, Purple reported a slight increase in revenue and improved profitability metrics. The company highlighted that its strategic initiatives and product innovations were key factors behind the positive reaction from the market after the results ...

What Happened? Shares of local television broadcasting and media company Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter financial results that beat analyst expectations for profitability, even while sales declined year-over-year. Gray Television posted revenue of $749 million, which met Wall Street's expectations. The company reported a GAAP loss of $0.24 per share, which was significantly smaller than the loss of $0.48 per share that analysts had ...

What Happened? Shares of wellness products company Nature’s Sunshine (NASDAQ:NATR) jumped 26.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street's expectations and raised its full-year guidance. The wellness products company announced that its sales increased 12% year-over-year to $128.3 million, topping analyst estimates. Profitability also saw a significant boost, with adjusted earnings of $0.36 per share, more than double Wall Street's forecas ...