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A number of stocks fell in the after-market session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of health insurance company UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) fell 3% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

Shares of EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) fell 9.7% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

Shares of digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of buy now, pay later company Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) fell 5% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) fell 6.4% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Boeing (NYSE:BA) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 8.8% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of athletic apparel retailer Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor apprehension intensified ahead of a key policy speech and perplexing inflation signals clouded the economic outlook, leading to a wider market retreat from growth-oriented stocks. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor apprehension intensified ahead of a key policy speech and perplexing inflation signals clouded the economic outlook, leading to a wider market retreat from growth-oriented stocks. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor apprehension intensified ahead of a key policy speech and perplexing inflation signals clouded the economic outlook, leading to a wider market retreat from growth-oriented stocks. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of building products manufacturer JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD) jumped 3.5% in the morning session after a surprise increase in U.S. housing starts for July, which boosted investor sentiment for the housing sector. The Commerce Department reported that new residential construction rose to an annualized rate of 1.428 million in July, significantly higher than the 1.30 million economists had anticipated. This unexpected strength in home-building suggests resilient demand, which is a positive sign for building product manufacturers like JELD-WEN whose business is closely tied to new construction activity. The positive macro news builds on recent company-specific optimism. In the last month, analysts have been raising their earnings estimates for JELD-WEN, and the company reported second-quarter financial results that beat Wall Street's expectations earlier in August.

Shares of action camera company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) fell 10.8% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. The downturn in the market was largely attributed to a significant sell-off in megacap tech and chipmaker shares. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom all saw notable drops, dragging down the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Other major tech-related companies like Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix were also under pressure. A key reason for this trend is that much of the recent market gains have been concentrated in the "AI trade," which includes these large technology and semiconductor companies. So this could also mean that some investors are locking in some gains ahead of more definitive feedback from the Fed.

Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) fell 7.6% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week.

Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of video sharing platform Rumble (NASDAQGM:RUM) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week. 

Shares of footwear company Caleres (NYSE:CAL) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the company announced an expanded partnership with Cash App's Afterpay service. 

Shares of lifestyle clothing conglomerate VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after continued investor optimism following a late-July earnings report that surpassed expectations and showed progress in its transformation plan. 

Shares of data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) fell 6% in the morning session after a prominent short-seller reiterated its bearish stance on the company, citing significant overvaluation and heavy insider selling. 

Shares of workforce housing company Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) jumped 7.5% in the morning session after Stifel upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target, citing the company's new multi-year contract in the data center market. 

Shares of freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) jumped 3.7% in the morning session after continued positive momentum following several positive analyst price target revisions. Among the positive revisions, Evercore ISI boosted its price target on Saia to $345.00, giving the stock an "outperform" rating. Additionally, Barclays raised its price target to $350.00 and assigned the company an "overweight" rating. These upward adjustments from late July reflect growing analyst confidence in the trucking company's performance and future growth prospects. While not new, this collection of positive ratings appears to be reinforcing investor optimism and driving the stock higher.

Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped 12.2% in the morning session after Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank Group announced a $2 billion investment in the company.

Shares of health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after regulators lifted an enrollment suspension on one of its Medicare Advantage contracts for the upcoming sign-up season. The contract, Wellcare of Missouri, was previously barred from enrolling new members because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) determined it had charged excessive premiums and failed to spend at least 85% of premiums on patient care, a metric known as the medical loss ratio. The lifting of this suspension ahead of the upcoming sign-up season is a significant positive development for the health insurer, allowing it to resume membership growth in that specific plan. This news appeared to outweigh other reports of securities class action lawsuits being filed against the company.

Shares of digital small business lender Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) jumped 6.6% in the morning session after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock and the company announced it expects to recognize a significant pre-tax gain from a deal involving one of its investments. 

Shares of broadcasting and digital media company TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) jumped 4.5% in the morning session after it announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Nexstar Media Group (Nasdaq: NXST) in an all-cash deal. 

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after the company launched a new limited-edition doughnut collection in partnership with Warner Bros. based on the popular Harry Potter series. The new collection, launched in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, features doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw. The collaboration with the globally recognized Harry Potter brand is a significant marketing move expected to attract fans and drive sales. To celebrate the launch, which began on August 18, Krispy Kreme is holding in-store events with freebies for customers who arrive in costume. This limited-time offering will also be available through retail partners, including 7-Eleven, expanding its market reach. The excitement surrounding this major brand partnership is likely fueling positive investor sentiment.

Shares of building materials company Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after a government report showed a surprise increase in U.S. housing starts for July, signaling stronger-than-expected construction activity. 

Shares of health and wellness products company Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) jumped 7.2% in the morning session after the company shared positive preliminary results from the beta launch of its new Pro2col digital health and wellness platform. 

EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 13.8% year on year to $28.67 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.26 per share was 50.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cybersecurity platform provider Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.8% year on year to $2.54 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $2.46 billion at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 7.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Healthcare tech company Premier (NASDAQ:PINC) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 25% year on year to $262.9 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $970 million at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.46 per share was 35.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Home improvement retail giant Home Depot (NYSE:HD) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $45.28 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.68 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

H&R Block’s second quarter results showed steady revenue growth, with management attributing performance to increased traction among higher-income clients and continued growth in its small business and digital services. CEO Jeffrey Jones highlighted the company’s success in expanding its assisted and DIY tax offerings, noting a third consecutive year of client growth for households earning above $100,000. Despite these operational gains, non-GAAP profit fell below Wall Street expectations, a result CFO Tiffany Mason linked to higher operating expenses, including increased wages, elevated healthcare costs, and legal settlements.

CAVA’s second quarter saw a steep negative market reaction following results that missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations, despite non-GAAP earnings per share outpacing analyst forecasts. Management pointed to a challenging comparison with last year’s steak launch, which had boosted prior results, as well as the impact of a “honeymoon effect” from recently opened restaurants. CFO Tricia Tolivar described the macroeconomic backdrop as “a fog for consumers,” noting that while guest traffic remained flat, menu price and product mix drove modest same-store sales growth. CEO Brett Schulman emphasized the strength of new openings and the resilience of the brand even amid these headwinds.

Cardinal Health’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, largely due to flat sales and a notable miss on adjusted EBITDA versus Wall Street expectations. Management cited robust demand in pharmaceutical distribution and growth in specialty services, but also acknowledged that individually small, unexpected expenses and ongoing cost pressures weighed on the bottom line. CEO Jason Hollar highlighted operational efficiencies and the impact of recent acquisitions, but the quarter’s performance reflected the challenge of offsetting customer contract losses and external cost headwinds. CFO Aaron Alt noted that gross profit growth outpaced expenses, but investments and acquisition integration increased SG&A costs.

WEBTOON’s second quarter results were well received by the market, driven by higher-than-expected revenue and a significant improvement in profitability compared to last year. Management attributed the quarter’s strength to new product features and high-profile content partnerships, particularly in English-speaking markets. CEO Junkoo Kim specifically highlighted the rollout of major Japanese manga titles and platform upgrades that increased user engagement. The company also cited ongoing expansion of its content library, with a focus on attracting both new and existing readers.

Sea’s second quarter results were well received by the market, reflecting significant momentum in its core businesses. Management attributed the strong revenue growth to Shopee’s increased order frequency and buyer engagement, as well as expanding digital financial services. CEO Forrest Li highlighted that “all 3 of our businesses have delivered robust healthy growth,” citing Shopee’s continued leadership in Asia and Brazil and improved profitability across segments. Shopee’s advancements in advertising technology and logistics, alongside Garena’s sustained user base for Free Fire, were called out as central to the quarter’s performance.

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

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.

Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently. Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 2%, disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 5%.

Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.

Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.

Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions. While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.