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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 Russell 2000 Stocks with Solid Fundamentals and 1 to Turn Down
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. Navigating this part of the market can be tricky, which is why we built StockStory to help you separate the winners from the laggards. Keeping that in mind, here are two Russell 2000 stocks that could deliver strong gains and one best left off your watchlist. Market Cap: $688.6 million Originally started as a joint venture between several media companies including The Washington Post and The New York Times, (NYSE:CARS) is a digital marketplace that connects new and used car buyers and sellers. Why Does CARS Worry Us? Likely needs to improve its platform or increase its marketing budget for penetration to accelerate as its dealer customers were flat over the last two years Estimated sales growth of 1.5% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend Earnings growth underperformed the sector average over the last three years as its EPS grew by just 1.9% annually is trading at $10.87 per share, or 3.2x forward EV/EBITDA. If you're considering CARS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $3.45 billion Initially in the defense industry, Griffon (NYSE:GFF) is a now diversified company specializing in home improvement, professional equipment, and building products. Why Does GFF Stand Out? Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 32.6% over the last five years outstripped its revenue performance Free cash flow margin grew by 10 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with At $73.01 per share, Griffon trades at 12.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. Market Cap: $4.74 billion A developer of the communication systems used in the Batmobile of 'The Dark Knight,' ESCO (NYSE:ESE) is a provider of engineered components for the aerospace, defense, and utility sectors. Why Does ESE Catch Our Eye? Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 18.2% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient Earnings per share grew by 20.7% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers ESCO's stock price of $183.34 implies a valuation ratio of 29.6x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
NIT AP researchers secure two projects from NSTL
Visakhapatnam: Researcher sat NIT Andhra Pradesh secure Rs 48 lakh and Rs 11 lakh CARS project from NSTL, Visakhapatnam. A team of researchers from the mechanical engineering department at NIT Andhra Pradesh, comprising Professor Ravikiran Sastry, Santosh Kumar, and Karthikeya Sharma, successfully secured two research projects worth Rs 48 lakh and Rs 11 lakh from the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam. The research projects are expected to strengthen the country's naval sector. The prestigious project highlights the team's exceptional research capabilities and innovative potential, further solidifying NIT Andhra Pradesh's reputation as a hub for cutting-edge research and development. Prof NV Ramana Rao, Director of NIT Andhra Pradesh, congratulated the team on their remarkable achievement, acknowledging their dedication and hard work. The project is expected to make significant advancements in its respective field, contributing to academic excellence and industrial applications.
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Work to restore historic Inverkeithing town centre picks up pace
Among the planned works is the restoration of the town's Mercat Cross, said to be of of the best surviving examples in the UK. The works, focused on the High Street, Market Square and Townhall Street, began in December. It will see an overall upgrade of pavement and road surfaces, create more people-friendly spaces and improve the setting of the town's heritage structures. The Mercat Cross will be taken off-site for specialist conservation and repair work and will be later moved into an upgraded position in the market square. The Mercat Cross (Image: Jim McLeish) Work on Church Street has been completed, as well as most of Townhall Street and Bank Street. Currently, the focus has shifted to Bank Street, before continuing with the High Street and progressing towards Hope Street. Improvement works to the main parking area on the High Street is set to begin towards the end of May and run to early July. There will continue to be free parking in the Queen Street car park during this time. Most of the construction work is due to be finished by the end of July. Councillor David Barratt, Convener of the South and West Fife Area Committee said: 'It's great to see these much-needed and long awaited improvement works underway. 'I look forward to our upgraded historic town centre attracting residents and visitors to this year's Lammas Fair as we take the opportunity to relaunch the historic fair during the first week in August.' The streetscape works, led by Fife Council's Roads team, are part of the wider five-year Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration project that began in 2019. Inverkeithing High Street (Image: Fife Council) Over the past five years, Fife Council has worked with Fife Historic Buildings Trust and the local community to invest in Inverkeithing's historic buildings and streets to support the town's future. The Inverkeithing Town House has been repaired and redeveloped, other historic buildings have benefitted from a building repair grant scheme and a varied heritage themed training and activity programme has been delivered for adults and young people. READ MORE: Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, Fife Council, Scottish Government and other funding schemes. The scope of works planned has expanded since it started in 2019 with up to £4.6 million now being invested in Inverkeithing's heritage over the course of the programme. Caroline Clark, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Director for Scotland said: "We are committed to supporting heritage that contributes to communities and economies. 'Thanks to National Lottery players this streetscape work will deliver a welcoming environment that celebrates the historic heart of Inverkeithing." Inverkeithing Town House (Image: NQ) Dr Susan O'Connor, Head of Grants at Historic Environment Scotland, added: 'We are delighted to support Inverkeithing's transformation through our Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). 'The streetscape improvements, including the conservation of the Mercat Cross, reflect the culmination of five years of dedicated work to enhance Inverkeithing's historic environment. 'By investing in its heritage, we can help create a more attractive town centre for local community and visitors alike, ensuring Inverkeithing's rich history continues to inspire.'
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
MPs call for railway review in Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme
MPs have made fresh calls to overhaul two south London railway stations as part of a review into the Brighton mainline. During a parliamentary debate on the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), Labour's Croydon East MP Natasha Irons and Crawley MP Peter Lamb called for the plans to be reviewed after they were delayed - by the pandemic, by changes in passenger behaviour and by funding MPs argued that without changes to East Croydon and Norwood Junction stations, efforts to improve or expand would be severely said further delays could "hold back economic growth for the coast-to-capital region". Initially proposed in 2020, CARS was intended to relieve the bottleneck in the Croydon area on the Brighton mainline, a key route between London and the south coast, the Local Democracy Reporting Service Rail said the issues were caused by "a lack of capacity" at East Croydon station and "the complex series of junctions" north of Croydon, but argued CARS would deliver a faster, more reliable service with improved told the Commons two new platforms would be added at East Croydon station along with a larger concourse to improve facilities and connections to local transport said it would also modernise Norwood Junction station by extending the platforms and add a footbridge with a lift. Lamb said many Crawley residents depend on the Brighton mainline for their daily commute, and the service they face is becoming "more cramped and unreliable every year". She added that without investment, conditions will continue to worsen, "and by 2040, there may not be any space left for passengers at all". During the debate the two MPs also referred to the expansion of Gatwick Airport and the current Labour government's shift towards greater public ownership of the rail network to support their argument for CARS to be looked at argued that delaying CARS would hinder growth and impact the regions between London, Crawley and Gatwick."If anything, the expansion of Gatwick Airport makes addressing the capacity challenges at East Croydon station even more critical," Irons said. She told MPs if the project moved forward, it could also help facilitate the development of the "Croydon opportunity area" - earmarked for 14,500 new homes and 10,500 new jobs by 2041. In response, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, Simon Lightwood, said he regretted that he was unable to comment on individual projects until the spending review has concluded in June.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) Could Be Worth Watching
Inc. (NYSE:CARS), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NYSE over the last few months, increasing to US$18.86 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$10.69. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether current trading price of US$10.69 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let's take a look at outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. According to our price multiple model, which makes a comparison between the company's price-to-earnings ratio and the industry average, the stock price seems to be justfied. We've used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there's not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock's ratio of 14.16x is currently trading slightly below its industry peers' ratio of 17x, which means if you buy today, you'd be paying a reasonable price for it. And if you believe should be trading in this range, then there isn't much room for the share price to grow beyond the levels of other industry peers over the long-term. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market. See our latest analysis for Future outlook is an important aspect when you're looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 64%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value. Are you a shareholder? CARS's optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around industry price multiples. However, there are also other important factors which we haven't considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at CARS? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below the industry PE ratio? Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping tabs on CARS, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the optimistic forecast is encouraging for CARS, which means it's worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. To that end, you should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with (including 1 which is significant) . If you are no longer interested in you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
