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Shares of automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH) jumped 8% in the afternoon session after it was announced the company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index. 

Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced its expansion into the Sacramento market with the launch of two new locations. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) fell 3% in the afternoon session after its President and CEO, Eric DeMarco, sold a significant amount of stock, totaling approximately $16.1 million. According to regulatory filings, DeMarco sold 200,000 shares of the company on December 22nd. The sale was made at an average price of about $80.53 per share. This transaction reduced the CEO's direct ownership in the company by more than 20%. Large stock sales by top executives can sometimes concern investors as it may suggest insider belief that the stock is fully valued.

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Jabil’s fourth quarter delivered results that met Wall Street’s expectations, with strength attributed to robust demand in its Intelligent Infrastructure segment and steady contributions from Regulated Industries and Connected Living and Digital Commerce. CEO Michael Dastoor credited the company’s diversified model for the performance, highlighting particularly strong execution in cloud and data center infrastructure, as well as networking. Dastoor explained, “AI continues to be the primary driver of growth, but all three segments contributed to our better-than-expected performance.” Management also pointed to operational discipline and a healthy pipeline as factors supporting the quarter’s results.

Micron’s fourth quarter performance was met with a significant positive market reaction, as its results exceeded Wall Street expectations for both revenue and non-GAAP earnings. Management attributed the quarter’s outperformance mainly to surging demand for advanced memory products across data center, AI, and automotive applications. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra pointed to record results across all business units and highlighted that both DRAM and NAND sales benefitted from tight supply and higher pricing. He explained, “We achieved a number of records in fiscal Q1,” emphasizing that strong execution in a constrained supply environment and increasing AI adoption were central to the quarter’s results.

ABM's third quarter saw a positive market reaction, driven by stronger-than-expected revenue and significant improvements in operating margin. Management attributed this performance to robust organic growth across Technical Solutions, Aviation, and Manufacturing & Distribution, with the Technical Solutions segment highlighted for its execution on complex projects in microgrids and mission-critical infrastructure. CEO Scott Salmirs noted that “our teams executed exceptionally well,” and pointed to disciplined cost management and completed restructuring actions as supporting factors. Adjusted profit, however, lagged analyst forecasts, in part due to a self-insurance adjustment, but the underlying operating strength was evident in margin expansion and improved cash flow.

General Mills’ fourth quarter results were met positively by the market, as revenue and non-GAAP profit per share both exceeded Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the performance to ongoing pricing strategies and new product innovation in North America Retail, alongside early momentum within the Pet segment. CEO Jeffrey Harmening emphasized that strategic price adjustments and a strengthened product pipeline helped the company gain pound share in eight of its top ten categories, while the launch of Love Made Fresh in Pet contributed to incremental share gains. However, management acknowledged persistent volume declines and a promotional environment shaped by cautious consumer spending, particularly among middle and lower-income households.

The Toro Company’s third quarter was met with a positive market reaction, as management cited improved execution in its Professional segment and better-than-expected results from snow and underground construction businesses. CEO Rick Olson emphasized operational excellence, noting that “sustained momentum in the underground construction business and better-than-anticipated growth in snow and ice management” helped offset lower volumes in traditional product categories. Management also highlighted successful cost savings from its Amplifying Maximum Productivity (AMP) initiative and a strong cash flow performance, reflecting the company’s ongoing focus on productivity and efficiency.

MillerKnoll’s fourth quarter saw a positive market reaction, reflecting management’s ability to outperform Wall Street’s expectations despite a slight year-over-year decline in sales. The company attributed its results to strong order growth across all business segments, particularly within Global Retail, where new store openings and expanded product assortments led to notable increases in both orders and comparable sales. CEO Andi Owen highlighted, “We set multiple records in North America Retail including the highest orders in DWR brand history both in-store and online,” emphasizing the effectiveness of the company’s retail strategy.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Profitability is a key measure of business strength. Companies with high margins have proven they can generate consistent earnings while maintaining financial discipline.

The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article. Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.

Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.

The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.

Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth. A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending. As a result, the industry has posted a 16.4% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 3.5 percentage points.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Financial institutions play a critical role, offering everything from consumer banking to wealth management and specialized financial solutions. But worries about economic uncertainty and potential market volatility have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry's 8.6% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 4.3 percentage points.

Old Dominion Freight Line has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 2% while holding steady at $158.68. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain during that period.

Over the past six months, Verra Mobility’s shares (currently trading at $22.44) have posted a disappointing 10.9% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Applied Industrial trades at $263.52 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 12.2% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 12.9%.

Over the past six months, Flywire has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 16.8%. Its stock price has climbed to $14.78, representing a healthy 29.6% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Since December 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 85.6%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, Monolithic Power Systems has surged 164% to $944.33 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 31.8% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 18.9%.

Bentley Systems’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 24.5% of its value and falling to $39.65 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, DocuSign’s stock price fell to $68.85. Shareholders have lost 9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 12.9%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

McKesson trades at $825.38 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 14.5% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9%.

Palantir Technologies currently trades at $193.89 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 599% since December 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 85.6% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 35.4% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Bath and Body Works’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 32.8% of its value and falling to $19.29 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Advanced Drainage’s 26.2% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 13.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $148.94 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Textron trades at $90.50 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 14.9% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9%.

Over the last six months, Otis’s shares have sunk to $87.81, producing a disappointing 9.9% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Cloudflare has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.6% to $202.38 per share while the index has gained 12.9%.

Over the past six months, Floor And Decor’s stock price fell to $62.53. Shareholders have lost 18.5% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 12.9%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Zurn Elkay has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 18.7%. The stock now trades at $47.78, marking a 31.5% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Knight-Swift Transportation has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 8.2%. The stock now trades at $53.63, marking a 21% gain. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The Marzetti Company currently trades at $163.68 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.9%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain during that period.

SoFi has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 71.4%, reaching $27.17 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Natera has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 24.2%. Its stock price has climbed to $235.65, representing a healthy 37.1% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

AMC Entertainment’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 43.5% of its value and falling to $1.70 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

What a brutal six months it’s been for ACV Auctions. The stock has dropped 51% and now trades at $7.94, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Red Robin has gotten torched over the last six months - since June 2025, its stock price has dropped 22.6% to $4.22 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

What a time it’s been for Figs. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 108%, reaching $11.86 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Trimble has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 9.9% to $81.01 per share while the index has gained 12.9%.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Insperity. The stock has dropped 37.2% and now trades at $37.71, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the last six months, Farmer Mac’s shares have sunk to $176.47, producing a disappointing 9.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

NN has gotten torched over the last six months - since June 2025, its stock price has dropped 45.3% to $1.16 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Construction Partners currently trades at $112.17 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 1.8%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.9% gain during that period.

Ameris Bancorp’s 20.8% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 7.9%, and its stock price has climbed to $76.43 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

United Bankshares has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.5% to $39.54 per share while the index has gained 12.9%.

The Bancorp currently trades at $70.52 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 424% since December 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 85.6% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 29.5%.

Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the hardware & infrastructure stocks, including IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) and its peers.