Ituran Location and Control Ltd.

Freedom Broker now recommends holding shares of Israel’s Ituran, a small-cap company listed in the U.S. that specializes in satellite vehicle tracking. The catalyst was an upgrade to the target price amid a nearly 27% <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ITRN/">gain</a> in Ituran since the start of the year. Freedom retains its overall positive outlook on the company.

Freedom Broker moves Ituran to ‘hold’ amid strong YTD gains

The world’s largest cities are overcrowded, and there is <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/urbandevelopment/overview?utm_source=in_materials">no end</a> in sight to their growth. This makes alternatives to traditional ground transportation <a href="https://www.kingsresearch.com/ru/air-taxi-market-473?utm_source=in_materials">increasingly</a> necessary. One of them is air taxis. In fact, JPMorgan <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/01/jpmorgan-has-a-new-favorite-way-to-play-the-evtol-market.html?utm_source=in_materials">sees</a> the air taxi market reaching $1.0 trillion by 2040, versus <a href="https://www.kingsresearch.com/ru/air-taxi-market-473?utm_source=in_materials">just over</a> $3.5 billion in 2023.

The air taxi market is projected to grow to $1 trillion. What smaller companies could take off?

Noble Capital Markets has <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/positive-market-sentiment-brings-opportunity-to-small-and-micro-cap-investors?utm_source=in_materials">identified</a> three key factors that should buoy small-cap stocks moving forward. While the broader market reacts to macroeconomic developments like tariffs and trade policy, the small- and micro-cap space stands apart as a unique opportunity for investors, in the investment bank’s view. Recently, the Russell 2000 index, which tracks small- and mid-cap stocks, has given up more than 5% since peaking on November 25, while the S&amp;P 500 reached new highs in January.

Noble Capital Markets says positive market sentiment 'brings opportunity to small-cap investors'

On January 6, 2025, Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks, which develops, manufactures, and markets ground-based satellite systems for in-flight connectivity, <a href="https://www.gilat.com/pressreleases/gilat-completes-acquisition-of-stellar-blu-solutions-llc/?utm_source=in_materials">completed</a> its <a href="https://www.gilat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Amendment-to-Purchase-Agreement-to-Acquire-Stellar-Blu-Solutions-LLC.pdf?utm_source=in_materials">acquisition</a> of U.S.-based Stellar Blu, a provider of avionics solutions and satellite communications terminals. In an exclusive interview with Kursiv.Investments, Gilat CFO Gil Benyamini explained the significance of the deal and the company’s future plans.

'We saved time': CFO of satellite communications company Gilat discusses Stellar Blu acquisition and dot-com crisis lessons

Shares of micro-cap Achieve Life Sciences <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/achv?utm_source=in_materials">rose</a> 5% on Tuesday, January 7, following the company’s <a href="https://ir.achievelifesciences.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/217/achieve-life-sciences-announces-critical-milestone?utm_source=in_materials">announcement</a> that its clinical trial for a smoking cessation drug successfully reached a critical milestone. This progress allows Achieve to file for regulatory approval and, if granted, begin commercial sales.

Achieve shares climb on positive smoking cessation therapy trial results

Freedom Broker has highlighted three small-cap companies worth investors' attention. While operating across different industries, these companies share one common trait: their stock has a projected growth potential of at least 20% in 2025.

Freedom Broker highlights three small-cap companies with high growth potential in 2025

Donald Trump's next presidential term will see the U.S. economy grow between 2.1- 2.2%, Freedom Broker forecasts in its base case scenario.

How Trump's policies will affect the US economy: three scenarios

The S&amp;P 600 index, which tracks small- and mid-cap companies, is expected to rise nearly 25% in 2025, outperforming the S&amp;P 500, which represents the largest issuers, according to Freedom Broker. Analysts attribute this to increased appetite for riskier assets, including small-cap stocks, under Donald Trump’s presidency.

Small-cap index to surge nearly 25% in 2025 — Freedom Broker

In 2024, small caps generally lagged behind their larger peers. However, several niche small-cap stocks experienced explosive growth, having soared more than 1,000%, according to Freedom Broker. Among them were genetic testing provider GeneDx, quantum computing pioneer Rigetti Computing, and Gen Z-focused banking service Dave. Let’s take a look at what made these companies stand out. 

Quantum, genomics, and finance: three small-cap stocks with over 1,000% returns in 2024

Freedom Broker analysts have highlighted three small-cap stocks to watch as the so-called Santa Claus rally approaches. This is the <a href="https://get.investors.com/infographics/santa-claus-rally/?utm_source=in_materials">traditional rise</a> in stock prices before Christmas and into the early days of January. Among the highlighted companies is Perfect Corp., which is making AI solutions for the fashion and beauty sector.

Freedom Broker spotlights three small caps ahead of Santa Claus rally 

Freedom Broker has downgraded its rating for Miller Industries, a manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, from "buy" to "hold" while reiterating its target price. It cited slowing sales growth but noted improvements in cash flow.

Freedom Broker downgrades tow truck maker Miller Industries to 'hold'

Analysts at Freedom Finance Global have spotlighted four smaller companies that stand to benefit from policies put forward by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Three of them operate in the financial sector, while the fourth is a developer and supplier of avionics technology for the civil and military markets.

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