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If a Soft Landing Is in the Cards, Why Aren’t Small-Cap Stocks Rallying? - WSJ
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The underperformance of small caps like LVO indicates weak market sentiment and rising risks.
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Small-cap stocks lag behind large caps despite Fed's rate cut. LiveOne shares down 49% since rate cut; small caps remain weak overall. 36% of Russell 2000 debt is floating-rate, but high rates persist. 42% of Russell 2000 companies are unprofitable, impacting sector performance. Investors concerned about economy's trajectory amid declining consumer confidence.
- Small-cap stocks lag behind large caps despite Fed's rate cut.
- LiveOne shares down 49% since rate cut; small caps remain weak overall.
- 36% of Russell 2000 debt is floating-rate, but high rates persist.
- 42% of Russell 2000 companies are unprofitable, impacting sector performance.
- Investors concerned about economy's trajectory amid declining consumer confidence.
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