Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. The first quarter of 2026 started with optimism about the domestic economy and attractive small-cap valuations, but it was affected by volatility due to geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and shifting expectations regarding interest rates. This unrest drove up energy prices and created a cautious global market. Energy, Basic Materials, and Industrials performed well, while software companies faced challenges due to AI disruption concerns. Market sensitivity to geopolitical events,...
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