The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Webster Finl (NYSE:WBS) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.46 per share on revenue of $603.11 million.
Famed investor Warren Buffett once said, “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” In other words: An investment may appear promising up to a point. If the company you invested in is too leveraged and the tide turns, everything becomes exposed. And the investment gets spoiled.
