ABM Industries Incorporated

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

Northwest Natural Holding Company

Analysts interviewed by <i>Barron’s</i> have <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/3-small-cap-stocks-2-funds-solid-dividends-98898bf0?mod=hp_LEDE_C_1_B_3">identified</a> three small-cap stocks and two funds offering “solid” returns. The former have liquidity risks, while the latter may be preferable for those looking to de-risk.

Analysts share small caps and funds offering ‘solid’ returns


DeFi Technologies Inc.

Quotes on the Canadian fintech DeFi Technologies <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/deftf">jumped</a> 20% in U.S. OTC trading on Friday, May 9, and surged 15% today, May 12, in Frankfurt. These gains came after the company <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/defi-technologies-receives-approval-to-list-on-nasdaq-844528344.html">announced</a> that it had received approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with trading to commence today. The move is expected to boost liquidity and broaden access to the company for investors.

Fintech DeFi jumps 20% in the U.S. on Nasdaq listing approval


Compass Diversified

Porch Group, Inc.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.

The main small-cap index, the Russell 2000, extended its streak of positive weeks last week. Overall, however, earnings season has been a disappointment for investors. Here’s our recap of what happened in the small-cap space last week, May 5-9, and preview of what to expect this week.

Small-cap recap/preview: Disappointing earnings, recession fears ease, coms lag

D-Wave Quantum Inc.

Shares of D-Wave Quantum, a developer of quantum computing systems and the world's first commercial supplier of quantum supercomputers, surged more than 50% yesterday, May 8, after it reported a record top line, which soared 500% year over year.

Quantum computing small cap D-Wave Quantum quintuples revenue, shares soar


Walmart Inc.

Amazon.com, Inc.

Confluent, Inc.

Shares of mid-cap data streaming platform Confluent are currently trading near historical lows, and investors should take a look at the name, the Motley Fool <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/05/07/1-stock-down-79-to-buy-hand-over-fist-wall-street/">believes</a>. Wall Street analysts are bullish on the company's prospects.

Motley Fool recommends data stream mid cap Confluent to buy on the dip


agilon health, inc.

Quotes on Agilon Health, which provides healthcare services for seniors through primary-care physicians in the U.S., <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AGL/">plummeted</a> 24% yesterday, May 7, after the company <a href="https://investors.agilonhealth.com/news/news-details/2025/agilon-health-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx">released</a> its first-quarter financials. While both revenue and EBITDA topped Wall Street expectations, Agilon shed customers and its growth is slowing, as StockStory <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-agilon-health-agl-stock-181403417.html">reported</a>.

Agilon Health loses almost quarter of market value in a day after earnings


Shares of Porch Group, which operates a vertical software and insurance platform in the U.S., surged 68% yesterday, May 7, after the company’s first-quarter revenue beat the consensus estimate by a wide margin.

Home services small cap Porch soars 68% on strong earnings


AMETEK, Inc.

Shares of Faro Technologies, which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faro.com/en/Products/Hardware/FARO-Blink">produces</a> 3D measurement and imaging solutions for the manufacturing, construction, and public safety analytics industries, <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/faro">jumped</a> nearly 35% yesterday, May 6, after the company <a href="https://www.faro.com/en/News-Library/2025/AMETEK-to-Acquire-FARO-Technologies">announced</a> it would be acquired at a premium by Ametek, a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

3D measuring, imaging firm Faro soars to 3-year high on news of its acquisition


Upwork Inc.

Shares of the freelance marketplace Upwork surged 18% yesterday, May 6, on the Nasdaq after the company reported record first-quarter revenue at $192.7 million.

Freelance platform Upwork reports record top line; stock soars


CaliberCos Inc.

Quotes on CaliberCos, a micro-cap company specializing in real estate investments, <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cwd">surged</a> more than 12% yesterday, May 6, after it <a href="https://ir.caliberco.com/news/press-releases/detail/143/caliber-enters-exclusive-development-agreement-with-hyatt">announced</a> an exclusive agreement with Hyatt to develop and manage 15 Hyatt Studios hotels.

Micro cap CaliberCos soars on agreement with Hyatt 


Agree Realty Corporation

EPR Properties

STAG Industrial, Inc.

The Motley Fool has <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/05/05/3-high-yield-dividend-stocks-to-buy-in-may-to-coll/">identified</a> three REITs that have high dividend yields, which makes them “ideal” to buy for investors seeking passive income each month. REITs are among the few types of companies that pay monthly dividends.

Motley Fool recommends three small caps ‘ideal’ for monthly passive income


DoorDash, Inc.

Today, May 6, quotes on Deliveroo, a small-cap food delivery company based in the UK, have <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ROO.L/?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANJzO7qhtq4ftfonGEodVUta3W7CcmJ8wkHgYAForTOSW-XBS4xlKF7KLyQk0L35CoYcX_jqygts2GD4qGMiFBIdNwS4SdNJF98C33sKbOp9lSNggPnmigup5BLKbWDPzB_A28f6kwvxv2u7wovLH2Nc3V4Qa7V3KMWqsBlp24tN">climbed</a> 2.5% on the London Stock Exchange to their highest level in over two years. These gains came after it was announced that the company would be acquired at a premium by DoorDash, the largest player in the U.S. food delivery market with a market capitalization on the Nasdaq of <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DASH/?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANJzO7qhtq4ftfonGEodVUta3W7CcmJ8wkHgYAForTOSW-XBS4xlKF7KLyQk0L35CoYcX_jqygts2GD4qGMiFBIdNwS4SdNJF98C33sKbOp9lSNggPnmigup5BLKbWDPzB_A28f6kwvxv2u7wovLH2Nc3V4Qa7V3KMWqsBlp24tN">more than</a> $87 billion. Analysts say the merger poses a threat to Uber’s position in the UK market.

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