Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
The U.S. markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Personal care products for men are booming, both in terms of interest and in sales, now worth over $1 billion nationwide and forecasted to grow to nearly $2 billion by 2028.* To help meet demand, Walgreens is rolling out a " Men's Zone " in nearly 8,000 stores across the country - a dedicated space for this growing category, featuring an assortment of trendy and new men's grooming and skin care products.
(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent it.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Beverage company Zevia (NYSE:ZVIA) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2% year on year to $38.02 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $160.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.04 per share was 59.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer retail industry, including Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) and its peers.
Amazon Pharmacy introduces caregiver support and expands PillPack access for Medicare users, simplifying medication routines with secure tools and pre-sorted packets.
In a sliding market, Walgreens has defied the odds, trading up to $11.26 per share. Its 25.4% gain since December 2024 has outpaced the S&P 500’s 2.4% drop. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey must approve the transactions, and it is currently scheduled to conduct a hearing to approve the sales on May 21, 2025.
