08 Jan, 2026

Small-cap stocks poised for 2026 rally if rates tick down steadily

With more interest rate cuts looming, inflation decreasing, and the economy holding relatively steady, investors are readying for a breakout in small-cap stocks.

Stocks with market capitalization roughly less than $2 billion stumbled early in 2025, with the S&P 600 falling about 21% through roughly the first four months of ...[end of article preview]