Analyzing the Performance and Outlook of Small Cap Stocks vs. Big Companies in the US Market

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Exploring the past and future dynamics of small cap stocks versus big companies, focusing on potential returns, investor interest shifts, and the influence of low interest rates on stock performance. Insights suggest improved earnings for small cap companies if the US economy avoids recession, while big tech stocks may face a slowdown.

The end of negative interest rates in Japan threatens to bring a new era of volatility for the yen, and Florida and Disney resolve a legal dispute. Plus, US small-cap stocks are suffering their worst run of performance relative to large companies in more than 20 years.

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End of negative interest rates in Japan raises threat of yen volatility

US small-caps suffer worst run against larger stocks in over 20 years

Disney settles lawsuit in Florida theme-park dispute

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