For nearly a decade, the narrative of the American equity market was one of extreme concentration, where a handful of mega-cap technology titans dictated the fortunes of the entire financial system. However, as of February 11, 2026, that narrative has been decisively upended. Small-cap stocks, long the "fallen angels" of
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold.
Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets.
But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
Financial services company Voya Financial (NYSE:VOYA) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 38.3% year on year to $2.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 27.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Franklin Resources has outpaced the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the company’s near-term performance and long-term outlook.
Senator framed the CLARITY Act as a rare point of agreement across the crypto ecosystem, urging lawmakers to act before the legislative window narrows.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
