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Microcap Article: Archive

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Hour Loop With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks initiated coverage of HOUR with a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. See how tech-powered scalability and transaction growth are weighed against liquidity constraints and overreliance on a single platform.

HOURNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Friedman Upgraded to Outperform on Synergies, BV Value & Capacity

FRD's upgrade to Outperform highlights synergy gains, capacity growth and a valuation still near book value.

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Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Inspire Veterinary With Underperform Recommendation

Find out why Zacks assigns an "Underperform" rating to Inspire Veterinary, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how steep losses, funding risks, and weak revenue trends challenge its ambitious expansion and new digital ventures.

IVPNegative Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

ImmuCell's Two-Product Edge in Cattle Health Fuels Growth

ICCC's innovative, antibiotic-free cattle health products drive margin recovery, real-world adoption and stock gains.

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John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech (11.08) remains richly overpriced, based on valuations, +56% over the median. That is the "AI" froth factor. Factor in high tech mega-cap P/E multiples too.

John Blank

Zacks December View on Equity Markets

All year long, stock market bulls have been trumpeting the AI data center trade. Let's look into the major semi-chip ETF, to see what the semi-chip returns status is.

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

"During the fourth quarter, the U.S. Dollar Index increased by 7.6% (to 108.49 from 100.78)."

John Blank

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

Outside consensus was for 7,927. That latest consensus was (+21.2%) above a closing price of 6,538.

John Blank

December Asset Allocation Guidelines

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

Zacks Equity Research

CRWS Upgraded to Outperform on Cost Reset, Valuation & Dividend Yield

Crown Crafts gains an upgrade as cost cuts, tariff workarounds and a double-digit dividend reshape its risk/reward profile.

CRWSNegative Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Kodak's Turnaround Signals Rising Investment Appeal in 2025

KODK is boosting margins faster than sales, scaling AM&C, riding on film demand and restoring print profits. A $600M pension reversion should slash debt and add flexibility.

KODKNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of RYTHM With Underperform Recommendation

Find out why Zacks issues an "Underperform" rating on RYM, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how mounting debt, persistent losses and legal disputes cloud the outlook despite a pivot to brand-led, capital-light operations.

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Zacks Equity Research

BAER Upgraded to Outperform on Debt Refinancing & Fleet Growth

Bridger Aerospace gets an upgrade as refinancing boosts capital flexibility and fleet growth deepens its edge in aerial firefighting.

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Zacks Equity Research

Crawford United Upgraded to Outperform on M&A Execution & End-Markets

CRAWA gets an upgrade as bolt-on deals drive revenue growth, deepen verticals and reinforce its edge in regulated end markets.

CRAWANegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of INTG With Underperform Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has given InterGroup an "Underperform" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how deep shareholder deficits and hotel concentration risk weigh on fundamentals despite real estate stability.

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John Blank

Zacks November View on Equity Markets

John Blank supplies the latest U.S. market cap style (large, mid, & small) and SPDR sector results from Zacks latest quarterly CIO survey.

John Blank

November 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

Consumer Staples (1.17), Health Care (0.85), Utilities (0.59) and Financials (0.55), appear to be priced OK.

John Blank

November Sell-Side & Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

This outside consensus was for 7,664. The latest consensus was (+12.3%) above a closing price of 6,822.

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%.???

Zacks Equity Research

AXIL Upgraded to Outperform on Retail-Driven Operating Leverage

Zacks upgrades AXIL Brands to "Outperform" on accelerating operating leverage from retail expansion, strong cost control and improving profitability, driven by entry into national chains like Costco.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Initiates Coverage of CFFI With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates CFFI as "Outperform." Explore how C&F Financial's strong earnings growth, solid balance sheet and appealing valuation support long-term investor gains despite credit and market challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Initiates Coverage of NAII With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates CFFI as "Neutral." Explore how Natural Alternatives' expansion, innovation and prudent management balance growth potential with margin and execution challenges in a dynamic supplement market.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Peoples Bancorp With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Peoples Bancorp as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore PEBK's steady profitability and strong asset quality amid slowing loan growth.

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Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Carver Bancorp With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Carver Bancorp as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore CARV's strong loan yields and credit quality amid capital market challenges.

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