A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after reports revealed a drop in consumer confidence amid mounting fears of a potential U.S. government shutdown.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at regional banks stocks, starting with The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK).
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
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.
Shares of financial services company The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after an upgrade from financial services firm Raymond James, which raised its rating on the stock to “Strong Buy” from “Outperform.”. The financial services firm also increased its price target on the stock to $76 from $71. The upgrade is based on optimism around the company's focus on its fintech strategy, particularly its plan to expand its share of business with key partners like Chime and PayPal. According to the analyst note from Raymond James, this strategy is expected to enhance profitability while simultaneously de-risking the company's balance sheet by shifting its loan portfolio towards credit sponsorship fintech loans. The firm also noted that market concerns regarding The Bancorp's Real Estate Bridge Lending are likely “overblown.” The positive analyst action follows other recent good news, including a credit rating upgrade from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) the previous week.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after markets rebounded following a sharp sell-off in the previous trading session as investor optimism grew around a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut following a weak U.S. jobs report.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a surprisingly weak July jobs report and the announcement of sweeping new tariffs fueled fears of an economic slowdown and an impending interest rate cut.
Financial services company The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 10.8% year on year to $138 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.27 per share was 0.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Financial services company The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
ETF investors can ride or hedge against banking sector volatility through financial sector funds like XLF and KBE, which hold top banks like JPM and BofA.
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.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Financial services company The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 41.7% year on year to $175.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.19 per share was 3.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
