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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

Equal-Weight S&P 500 ETF Poised for Comeback as Tech Dominance Wanes

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF has underperformed as mega-cap tech dominated, but could outperform during market rotations favoring smaller constituents.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Foster

Gabelli Takes on Saba: Activist Battle Could Unlock Value in Beaten-Down Closed-End Funds

GAMCO Investors launches activist campaign against Saba Capital's underperforming closed-end funds, nominating board candidate to unlock shareholder value.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Small-Cap Opportunity: Why Russell 2000 Deserves a Second Look Despite Headwinds

Small-cap stocks offer compelling valuations and diversification benefits despite near-term headwinds; long-term investors may find opportunity in underperformance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Contrarian Bet: Investor Adds $7M to Sonoco Despite S&P 500 Lag

EVR Research increased Sonoco stake by 170,000 shares worth $7M, betting on cyclical recovery despite 6-point underperformance versus S&P 500.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Small-Cap Earnings Turn Positive: S&P 600 Poised for Historic Rally

S&P 600 small-cap earnings finally turning positive after years of underperformance. Expected 29% Q4 2026 growth at 18 P/E ratio signals major upside potential versus large caps.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Serenity Capital Makes Bold $47M Mattel Bet Despite Year-Long Slump

Serenity Capital acquired $47.33M in Mattel shares at attractive valuations, despite the stock's 21.9% annual decline and concerns about post-Barbie growth sustainability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

High Yield, Capped Gains: The JEPI Trade-Off Investors Must Consider

JEPI's covered call strategy generates high income but caps upside gains. Five-year returns of 9.8% significantly trail the S&P 500's 13.4%, with 2023 showing a stark 1,600 basis point gap.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Clientearth Usa And Cohen Milstein

Landmark Lawsuit Targets Cushman & Wakefield Over Climate Risk Failures in 401(k) Plans

Former Cushman & Wakefield employee sues company for allegedly breaching ERISA duties by failing to address climate risks in 401(k) plans, potentially setting precedent for $12 trillion U.S. retirement market.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Voss Capital, L.P.

Activist Investor Demands Strategic Review at Euronet, Citing Massive Valuation Gap

Activist investor Voss Capital demands strategic review of Euronet Worldwide, citing 54% stock decline and claiming comparable deals suggest 62-97% upside potential.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Kenneth Rapoza

UBS Stumbles Despite Strong Earnings as Legal Headwinds Overshadow Q4 Profit

UBS posts $1.2B Q4 profit but stock down 10% YTD amid mounting Credit Suisse legal liabilities and premium 17.75x P/E valuation relative to peers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Trie

Bank of America Declines Amid Sector Headwinds Despite Broader Market Gains

Bank of America fell 1.24% amid banking sector headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff concerns, underperforming the broader market rally.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Rothman, Cfa

Irenic Capital Significantly Trims Papa John's Stake Amid Market Underperformance

Irenic Capital divests 70% of Papa John's stake due to underperformance, with stock down 30.7% over past year amid broader QSR sector challenges.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Leo Sun

XRP and Dogecoin Face Relative Headwinds as 2026 Approaches

XRP and Dogecoin expected to underperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2026 due to limited utility and structural constraints, relying heavily on sentiment rather than fundamental development.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Elliott Takes 10% Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, Pushes for Strategic Overhaul

Elliott Investment Management takes 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, launching activist campaign to overhaul management and cut bloated expenses lagging competitors.
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