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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.

Why the Centurion mine lawsuit matters for Peabody Energy Peabody Energy (BTU) is under pressure after investors filed a securities class action lawsuit tied to earlier statements about production prospects at its Centurion premium hard coking coal mine. The complaint focuses on whether disclosures around Centurion’s commissioning challenges and shipment volumes gave investors a fair picture of operational risks and potential financial impact. See our latest analysis for Peabody...

Peabody Energy Corporation is facing a securities fraud class action in the Eastern District of Missouri, alleging it misled investors about production plans and commissioning challenges at its flagship Centurion premium hard coking coal mine, after reporting much lower-than-touted output in early 2026. Alongside the lawsuit, Peabody also filed a US$70.56 million shelf registration for 3,000,000 common shares tied to an ESOP-related offering, raising questions about capital needs,...

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

Energy stocks were lower late Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Stre

Energy stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street En

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Trump said a US-Iran deal could come in "two or three days," pulling energy equities sharply lower as investors priced out the conflict premium.

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.

The sale will complete Anglo American’s exit from steelmaking coal and is part of a drive to simplify its portfolio ahead of a merger with Teck Resources.

An unexpected flip into the red on the bottom line didn't do the coal mining company any favors.

Coal mining company Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $973.3 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.27 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.