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Marten Transport Touches 52-Week High Ahead of Holiday Week

Marten Transport shares closed at $16.69 Friday, up 7.5% for the week and matching a 52-week high, despite weak first-quarter results. The company posted net income of $1.4 million on $203.5 million revenue, both down year over year. Nasdaq is closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors will watch if the rally holds when trading resumes Tuesday.

May 24, 2026

ASX Mid-Cap Shares Poised for Growth as Market Shifts from Mega-Caps: VanEck Report
May 29, 2026, 9:14 PM EDT. A VanEck report highlights that ASX mid-cap shares, historically overshadowed by large caps like BHP and Commonwealth Bank, are gaining investor interest. With bond yields at multi-decade highs and large-cap earnings under pressure, mid-caps trading at discounts to the ASX 50 now attract attention for potential earnings growth. VanEck notes that during periods of higher interest rates and slower growth, broader market leadership emerges as investors seek reliable earnings growth beyond mega-caps. Signs of this shift appear in both the U.S. and Australia, where smaller companies have delivered strong earnings surprises post-February reporting. Mid-caps' cheaper valuations amid improving earnings outlooks suggest these stocks may play a bigger role amid inflation, rising bond yields, and geopolitical risks.