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Microcap Article: Archive

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Retractable Technologies With Underperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Retractable Technologies as "Underperform", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore RVP's declining profitability amid rising costs, significant cash concerns and concentration risk.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ampco-Pittsburgh With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Ampco-Pittsburgh as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore AP's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

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John Blank

Zacks June View on Equity Markets

At Zacks, with my stock strategy team, we like to take a portfolio approach to sectors. This allows us to identity the top stock picks within that sector, seen over the returns data available over the last 8 years.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Sector Forward 12-Month Price to Earnings (P/E) valuations over 10 years.

John Blank

June Asset Allocation Guidelines

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

John Blank

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

The "Equity Risk Premium" (ERP) is an excess return the overall stock market provides above a risk-free fixed income rate.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Here are the Top 10 world ETFs on Zacks.com, as of June 2nd, 2025.

Urbashi Dutta

Find Out Why Tucows' Stock Price Increases 22.6% in a Month

Revamped operations, rising software demand and disciplined capital use are fueling TCX's momentum, with each business unit showing signs of stronger margins and long-term scalability.

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Zacks Equity Research

RAVE Upgraded to Outperform Amid Profitability Streak & Capital Strength

RAVE Restaurant's consistent earnings, asset-light model and strategic initiatives support an improving growth narrative, justifying the upgrade to Outperform.

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Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ocean Power With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates OPTT as "Neutral." Explore how its AI-driven maritime tech shows promise, but execution and financial risks linger.

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Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Franklin Wireless With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates FKWL as "Neutral." Explore how its strong growth and liquidity spark optimism while customer reliance and governance concerns raise caution.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Medalist Diversified REIT With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Medalist Diversified REIT as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore MDRR's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Global Self Storage With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Global Self Storage as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore SELF's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Wheeler Real Estate With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Wheeler Real Estate as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore WHLR's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Palladyne AI With Neutral Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given PDYN a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how defense traction, AI innovation and strong liquidity are balanced against commercialization risks and competitive pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

UHT Downgraded to Neutral Amid Leasing & Rate Pressures

Universal Health Realty's lease stability and dividend yield support income, but muted leasing, variable-rate debt and tenant concentration weigh on growth prospects.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of NERA With Neutral Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given NERA a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how portfolio expansion, solid rental performance, and liquidity strength are weighed against structural and regional headwinds.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of CBL With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates CBL & Associates as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore CBL's leasing momentum and financial health amid market challenges.

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John Blank

Zacks May View on Equity Markets

Recent trade policy announcements have raised economic uncertainty, pushed up market volatility, and tightened financial conditions.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

"For companies that generate more than 50% of sales inside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 14.4%. For companies that generate more than 50% of sales outside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 20.8%."

John Blank

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

FactSet "Bottoms-up" consensus, going 12 months out? This outside consensus was for 6,578. That latest consensus was (+19.9%) above a closing price 5,485

John Blank

May Asset Allocation Guidelines

Five 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

Data showed investors across the board upgrades. Zacks Industry Ranks supplied one Very Attractive Sector: Financials.

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Park With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has issued a "Neutral" rating for Park, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore its solid balance sheet, aerospace exposure, and dividend history, weighed against margin pressure and supply chain risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Autoscope Earns Outperform Rating on Yield, Growth & Valuation Upside

Autoscope has been upgraded to "Outperform" on 7% yield, federal tailwinds, high-margin product growth, strong cash flow and deep valuation discount at 6X EBITDA, with $7 million in liquidity.

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