One of the most discussed themes in the early stages of 2026 has been the resurgence of small-cap stocks and the related ETFs, including those with exposure to value stocks. Widely followed gauges of smaller stocks are easily outpacing the large-cap S&P 500 since the start of the year. Count the O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) as part of that group as that $932.82 million ETF is higher by 3.3% year-to-date. The catalysts are there for that movement, including expectations that the Federa ...

Bitcoin was the world's first cryptocurrency and decentralized digital currency. The first bitcoin transaction occurred in early 2009 and has since grown worldwide to a mainstream financial asset. It is often considered volatile, as seen in our first chart, but one can argue that it is also resilient. Learn more about some bitcoin basics for new investors. Ether's closing price plummeted over 10% this week, falling below $3,000 for the first time this year. ETH is currently down ~1% year-to-date and is ~39% ...

Key Takeaways NFLX delivered Q4 EPS of 56 cents, up 30% year over year, as revenue climbed 18% to $12.05 billion.NFLX surpassed 325M paid memberships, with growth driven by pricing actions, ads, and strong global demand.NFLX ad revenue topped $1.5B in 2025, more than doubling year over year as ad tech and live events scaled.Netflix (NFLX) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of 56 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.82%. The figure increased 30.2% from the year-ago quarter.Revenue ...

Key Takeaways HAL posted Q4 adjusted EPS of 69 cents, beating estimates, while revenues rose 0.8% to $5.7 billion.International revenues rose 1.5% to $3.5B, while North America dipped 0.3% to $2.2B in the quarter.HAL generated $875M free cash flow in Q4 and repurchased $1B of shares in 2025, returning 85% of FCF. Halliburton Company (HAL) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted net income per share of 69 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. The outperformance primarily reflects successful ...

The Medical Info Systems industry continues to expand rapidly, driven by innovations in healthcare resource management, patient data handling and integrated digital care delivery. Advanced technologies such as machine learning and generative and agentic AI are increasingly embedded into electronic health records, diagnostic tools and workflow automation systems, improving clinical decision support, reducing administrative burden and enhancing interoperability across providers and insurers.Per a Markets and ...

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) closed the last trading session at $12.55, gaining 8.1% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $17.33 indicates a 38.1% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $0.58. While the lowest estimate of $17.00 indicates a 35.5% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic an ...

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) closed the last trading session at $18.1, gaining 32.4% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $27.33 indicates a 51% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises 18 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $5.28. While the lowest estimate of $16.00 indicates a 11.6% decline from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst ...

I give a buy rating for Medline Industries ( MDLN ) as I am positive on the vertically integrated strategy, which brings with it scale advantages in manufacturing and logistics. MDLN private label also givesI’m a fundamental, valuation-driven investor with a strong focus on identifying businesses that have the potential to scale over time and unlock massive terminal value. My investment approach centers around understanding the core economics of a business—its competitive moat, unit economics, reinvestment ...

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble; it’s an opportunity that everyone should get involved in, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday (Jan. 21).By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.Speaking at the Wo ...

Flexible, non-linear career routes are expected to become more prevalent in accountancy by 2035, according to a new survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The survey found that around 51% of respondents expect flexible career paths to replace traditional linear progression. Another 35% believe both models will exist alongside each other. The findings are based on views gathered from around 2,600 ACCA members and future members, along with 145 employers. Their responses are ...