QuoteMedia, Inc.

Noble Capital Markets has <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/company/qmci">slashed</a> its target price for QuoteMedia, a micro-cap software developer and financial data provider, by 23%, while reiterating its “buy” recommendation. The past year was QuoteMedia’s worst in nearly a decade, and although the management has promised record revenue in the first quarter of 2025, investors might be wary, Noble <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/quotemedia-inc-qmci-a-sanguine-outlook-for-2025">argued</a> in its note on QuoteMedia.

Noble slashes target price for micro-cap software developer QuoteMedia by 23%


Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

HeartSciences Inc.

Bio-Techne Corporation

Portfolio managers of multiple funds within Royce Investment Partners, the firm founded by <a href="https://kz.kursiv.media/2024-08-15/mrdr-royce/?ysclid=m18w5gmllb147978577">Wall Street legend</a> Chuck Royce, have <a href="https://www.royceinvest.com/insights/2025/2Q25/small-cap-investing-in-the-bear-market">highlighted</a> six small caps to buy during a bear market. Some of them are poised to benefit from the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, while others are likely to be merely unaffected by them.

Royce spotlights small caps to invest in during a bear market

Longevity Health Holdings, Inc.

Shares of Longevity Health Holdings, a <a href="https://last10k.com/sec-filings/xage#item_1_business:~:text=%D1%83%20%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%20%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C%20%D0%B4%D0%B2%D0%B5%20%D0%BA%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5%20%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8%20%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2%2C">maker</a> of regenerative skin care products, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/chart/XAGE#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">fell</a> nearly 13% yesterday, April 15, following a 67% surge the previous day. The rally was triggered by an <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/14/3060883/0/en/Longevity-Health-Holdings-Announces-Execution-of-Merger-Agreement-With-20-20-Biolabs.html">announced</a> merger with diagnostic test provider 20/20 BioLabs. Noble Capital Markets <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/longevity-health-merges-with-20-20-biolabs-in-bid-to-redefine-healthy-aging">points out</a> that this is neither Longevity’s first nor likely last deal as it positions itself as a “unique micro-cap consolidator” in the rapidly growing longevity space.

Longevity Health slips after big rally triggered by merger announcement


PowerBank Corporation

SolarBank Corporation, a Canada-based but U.S.-listed micro-cap developer of renewable and clean energy projects, is significantly undervalued, Zacks Small-Cap Research (Zacks SCR) <a href="https://s27.q4cdn.com/906368049/files/News/2025/Zacks_SCR_Research_04112025_SUUN_Lantier.pdf">believes</a>, with the shares worth more than double their current market quotes. Thanks to a sizable project pipeline and continued demand for solar energy, even the shift in U.S. federal energy policy under Trump is unlikely to derail SolarBank’s growth, Zacks SCR <a href="https://scr.zacks.com/news/news-details/2025/SUUN-The-future-is-bright-Initiating-coverage-of-an-emerging-solar-developer-and-power-producer-article/default.aspx">argues</a>.

Zacks thinks micro cap SolarBank could double in price


NuScale Power Corporation

Plug Power Inc.

CleanSpark, Inc.

The Motley Fool has <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/04/13/the-smartest-renewable-energy-stocks-to-buy-with/">highlighted</a> three small-cap stocks in the renewable energy sector for investors to buy right now. All three are speculative investments but could grow if the companies scale up their businesses. Moreover, these stocks have not been immune to the recent slump triggered by President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/tramp-protiv-zelenoj-energetiki-cto-delat-investoram-v-small-cap-kompanii">stance</a>, which, according to the Motley Fool, might represent a “golden buying opportunity” for long-term investors.

The Motley Fool spotlights three ‘green’ small caps to buy on the dip


Saga Communications, Inc.

Noble Capital Markets <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/saga-communications-sga-is-it-time-to-buy-the-stock">thinks</a> now may be the right time for investors to take a look at small-cap broadcast company Saga Communications, which operates more than a hundred radio stations globally. The stock has <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SGA/">dropped</a> nearly 50% over the last year, largely due to macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on ad revenues. However, Noble believes the company can now get back to focusing on strategy execution.

Noble cuts target price, maintains ‘outperform’ on Saga Coms. as shares slide

Autolus Therapeutics plc

Freedom Broker has put out a short-term investment idea to buy shares of Autolus Therapeutics, a UK-based and U.S.-listed small-cap developer of gene therapies for cancer and immune disorders. The company is flush with cash, has one regulator-approved drug, and is expected to release early-stage data on another therapy soon. If the results are favorable, Freedom Broker believes the stock could soar.

Freedom Broker issues trade idea to buy T cell therapy maker Autolus


Morgan Stanley has put out a note identifying attractive small caps amid the current stock market selloff. The investment bank based its selection on several criteria like a positive return on equity, positive price performance over the last 12 months, and an “overweight” or “equal-weight” rating from its analysts. The financial news site Seeking Alpha reviewed Morgan Stanley’s note and <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4429200-morgan-stanley-lists-attractive-small-cap-stocks-with-positive-roe-and-momentum">highlighted</a> 15 small caps.

Morgan Stanley recommends small-cap opportunities amid selloff


SentinelOne, Inc.

The Motley Fool has <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/04/07/where-will-sentinelone-stock-be-in-1-year/">recommended</a> investors take a closer look at the small-cap cybersecurity company SentinelOne, which has struggled with losses in recent years but appears to be turning a corner, <a href="https://investors.sentinelone.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/SentinelOne-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results/default.aspx">reporting</a> its first-ever positive adjusted earnings per share in its fiscal 2025. SentinelOne has strong growth potential, and the next 12 months will be crucial for the company, according to the Motley Fool.

Motley Fool says take a closer look at cybersecurity small cap SentinelOne


FreightCar America, Inc.

FreightCar America, a railcar manufacturer with a plant in Mexico, has not been affected by Trump’s tariffs, Noble Capital Markets has <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/freightcar-america-rail-while-the-tariff-overhang-is-removed-rail-shares-remain-undervalued">pointed out</a> in a note. Investors had assumed otherwise, which sent the stock into a tailspin earlier this year. This has made it undervalued, in Noble’s view. The broker now sees nearly 200% upside in the stock.

Noble says small-cap FreightCar America to be unaffected by trade war


United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.

Freedom Broker has initiated coverage of limestone producer United States Lime &amp; Minerals (USLM). It opened with a “buy” recommendation, having valued the firm almost 11% higher than the current stock price. USLM has no public peers, and its strong financial position allows it to distribute all free cash flow to shareholders, Freedom Broker pointed out.

Freedom Broker initiates on small-cap limestone producer USLM with ‘buy’



Viomi Technology Co., Ltd

Zacks Small-Cap Research (Zacks SCR) has <a href="https://scr.zacks.com/news/news-details/2025/VIOT-A-deep-value-growth-story-delivers-solid-results--Increasing-our-estimates-and-valuation-target-to-4-50-article/default.aspx">raised</a> its target price for Viomi Technology by 20%. The Chinese manufacturer of AI-powered water purification systems, whose ADRs trade on the Nasdaq, is in the midst of a restructuring that appears to be yielding results.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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