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Microcap Article: Archive

Mark Zinski

2 Small Caps: Do You Bet on the Horse or the Jockey?

Here we highlight two small caps for investors looking for either the strong thoroughbred or the savvy jockey.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Kingsway Financial With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Kingsway Financial as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore KFS' strategic growth initiatives and financial health amid market challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

AXR Stock Flat Despite Q1 Earnings Surge, Improvement in Revenues

AMREP's overall top line benefits from growth in all the revenue sources.

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Zacks Equity Research

Value Line's Q1 Earnings Increase Y/Y on EAM Growth

VALU posted a 21% increase in Q1 net income, fueled by a 48% surge in EAM-related revenue and strong investment gains. Shareholders' equity also rose 3.4% during the quarter.

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Zacks Equity Research

EVI Industries Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Parts and Services Growth

EVI reports a 7.7% EPS increase in Q4 2024 despite a 4% drop in revenues, supported by higher-margin parts and services, along with improved gross margins.

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Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of TSS With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates TSSI as "Outperform," being the first on Wall Street to initiate the coverage of the stock. Explore how TSS is well-positioned for long-term success in the data center market despite customer concentration risks and rising inventory.

TSSIPositive Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Healthcare Triangle With Underperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Healthcare Triangle as "Underperform", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore HCTI's heavy reliance on top clients amid liquidity issues and ongoing losses.

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Zacks Equity Research

Perma-Pipe's Q2 Earnings Soar Y/Y on Strong MENA Demand

PPIH reports a robust Q2 with earnings per share jumping to 40 cents, and a 7% rise in sales driven by a growing backlog.

PPIHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

MIND Technology Q2 Loss Narrows Y/Y, Seamap Demand Drives Growth

MIND incurred a net loss per share of 11 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, narrowed from the prior-year quarter, with revenues rising to $10 million, reflecting operational improvements and strong Seamap demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kewaunee Scientific's Earnings and Sales Decline Y/Y in Q1

Delays in international shipments, especially in India due to customer construction site issues, impact KEQU's Q1 earnings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Frequency Electronics Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Satellite Payload Growth

FEIM reports a strong Q1 for fiscal 2025, with EPS and revenues rising 14% and 22%, respectively. Growth in satellite payloads and improved margins offset a dip in government sales.

FEIMPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

HURC Stock Up Despite Y/Y Decline in Q3 Earnings, Gross Margin Down

Hurco's overall topline is dampened by revenue declines in all its geographic regions.

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John Blank

September Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

"Bottoms-up" consensus on EPS growth for S&P500 stocks? Outside consensus expects +15.3% in 2025, +10.1% in 2024.

John Blank

Zacks September View on Equity Markets

The Zacks Conglomerates sector in the USA looks like an interesting area to be selectively invested in currently.

John Blank

September Asset Allocation Guidelines

The latest Sept. 4th, 2024 data shows indexes with style upside. Highest returns come with the large cap growth indices.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Early autumn ranks showed two Very Attractive sectors: Industrials and Utilities.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

Zacks Equity Research

Pro-Dex Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Sales Surge on Customer Growth

PDEX sees EPS rise to 46 cents in fiscal Q4 alongside a 41% surge in sales to $15 million, fueled by strategic operational efficiencies and key customer growth.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Precipio With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Precipio as "Outperform", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore PRPO's approaching breakeven milestones, financial health, and market positioning in the cancer diagnostics space.

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Zacks Equity Research

SigmaTron Incurs Q4 Loss, Revenues Drop on Weak Demand

SGMA incurs a fiscal Q4 loss as revenues fall 25% due to reduced demand and supply chain issues. Cost-cutting measures and loan renegotiations aim to stabilize operations.

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John Blank

Zacks August View on Equity Markets

Houses Sold has gone sideways for seven years. Meanwhile Houses for Sale have expanded dramatically. Where does this noted imbalance go from here?

John Blank

August Asset Allocation Guidelines

5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech is overpriced, at rich valuations. An excess valuation remains obvious. That is the "AI" froth factor. Factor in the tech mega-caps too.

John Blank

Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks OK using Zacks 2024 S&P500 earnings of $241.53.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries. Therefore, certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.