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US small caps surge ahead: what’s driving the market shift now

US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects reshape market leadership. So far this year, small caps have outperformed large caps by 8.5 percentage points, marking a sharp reversal after roughly six years of underperformance.… Continue reading US small caps surge ahead: what’s driving the market shift now

Meta stock cheap despite AI-led rally, but legal overhang still clouds outlook

Shares of Meta Platforms rebounded sharply this week after the company unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, offering investors a fresh catalyst following a period marked by legal challenges that led to the stock’s underperformance. The stock rose about 9% on Wednesday, its biggest gain since January, supported both by easing geopolitical tensions and the… Continue reading Meta stock cheap despite AI-led rally, but legal overhang still clouds outlook

Ethereum price prediction: sending mixed signals as ETH ETF inflows rise

Ethereum price has risen in the past few days, helped by the ongoing exchange-traded funds (ETF) inflows and the recently announced US-Iran ceasefire. ETH token was trading at $2,220 on Sunday, up by 30% from its lowest level this year. Ethereum price is sending mixed signals  The three-day chart shows that Ethereum price is sending… Continue reading Ethereum price prediction: sending mixed signals as ETH ETF inflows rise

Brent crude oil price set for rebound as US-Iran talks end without a deal

Brent crude oil price will be in the spotlight on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran failed to achieve a deal, raising the possibility that the ceasefire will end. It ended last week at $94.25, down from the year-to-date high of $119.45. Brent crude oil price may rebound as US-Iran talks fail … Continue reading Brent crude oil price set for rebound as US-Iran talks end without a deal

DocuSign stock crashes as Wall Street bank slashes target by 50%

DocuSign stock price dropped by nearly 6% on Friday after Citi analysts downgraded it and other popular software companies. DOCU has now plunged from the all-time high of $324 in 2021 to $42 today. So, is it a bargain or a value trap? Citi downgrades DocuSign stock  In a report to clients, Citigroup analysts downgraded… Continue reading DocuSign stock crashes as Wall Street bank slashes target by 50%

Here’s why the SPY ETF has shed $2o billion as VOO and SPYM rake $66b

A major shift is happening in the stock market as investors flee the popular SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) ETF and rotate to its biggest competitors this year.  SPY, which is the oldest ETF, has been losing assets in the billions, a trend that is accelerating. Data shows that the fund has shed over $20 billion… Continue reading Here’s why the SPY ETF has shed $2o billion as VOO and SPYM rake $66b

These 3 stocks reporting next week have a history of gaining after earnings

As the first-quarter (Q1) earnings season shifts into high gear next week, investors are bracing for a wave of data from nearly 6% of the benchmark S&P 500 index. While heavy hitters like Netflix Inc and JPMorgan dominate the headlines, seasoned traders are looking at a specific subset of companies: those with a “beat and… Continue reading These 3 stocks reporting next week have a history of gaining after earnings

India equity MF inflows hit 8-month high as investors buy Iran war dip

Inflows into Indian equity mutual funds surged 56% month-on-month to an eight-month high of 404.5 billion rupees ($4.36 billion) in March, as retail investors continued to pour money into equities even as uncertainties centring around the Iran war weighed on sentiment, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Friday. As the… Continue reading India equity MF inflows hit 8-month high as investors buy Iran war dip