Online freelance marketplace Fiverr (NYSE:FVRR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 3.4% year on year to $107.2 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $104 million underwhelmed, coming in 7.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 16.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off. The anxiety stemmed from the rapid adoption of new 'agentic AI' tools, which some investors believed could dismantle traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business models. This 'AI Panic' led to indiscriminate selling across the sector. The market move reflected growing concerns about the downside of the AI boom for established software companies.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
As of February 10, 2026, the landscape of work has fundamentally shifted. The "gig economy," once a buzzword for side hustles, has matured into a sophisticated global marketplace for high-end digital talent. At the epicenter of this transformation is Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK). Once viewed as a simple platform for connecting small businesses with freelance [...]
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.
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.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
The creator economy has officially transitioned from a fragmented frontier of independent influencers into a high-stakes industrial asset class. As of January 12, 2026, the market is witnessing a massive surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, marking what analysts are calling the "sophomore year" of a sustained rebound.
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. This influence cuts both ways though because they have high exposure to the ups and downs of consumer spending,
and uncertainty surrounding this factor has capped the industry’s returns -
over the past six months, its 3.6% gain has lagged the S&P 500 by 7.9 percentage points.
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.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
