Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the SaaS sector continued to rally as favorable inflation data bolstered hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Zoom Communications fits the Caviar Cruise stock screen with strong ROIC, debt-free finances, and high cash flow. A quality pick for long-term investors despite slower post-pandemic growth.
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Figma, the trailblazing collaborative design platform, has made a spectacular debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FIG), with its shares surging by an astonishing 250% on its first day of trading. This remarkable performance, which saw the company's valuation briefly touch nearly $68 billion, underscores the immense investor
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House announced a new round of steep global tariffs, sparking concerns of a trade war and its impact on the U.S. and global economies. This move creates significant uncertainty for businesses and investors. The new tariffs, with rates of up to 41% on imports from 68 countries and the European Union, prompted a broad market sell-off, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index showing notable weakness. Adding to the bearish sentiment was a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, which revealed that employers created only 73,000 jobs, far below economists' expectations. This combination of trade fears and signs of a slowing labor market has created a "risk-off" environment, leading investors to pull back from growth-oriented sectors like software and technology.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS INC (NASDAQ:ZM) shows strong profitability, zero debt, and an attractive valuation, making it a potential pick for value investors.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with high valuation multiples that make fundraising easier,
but they have weighed on the returns lately as the industry has pulled back by 7.4% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 held its ground.
