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SouthernSun Small Cap Strategy’s Q2 2026 Investor Letter

SouthernSun Asset Management, LLC, an investment management firm, released its “SouthernSun Small Cap Strategy” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The second quarter of 2026 was driven by the AI boom and the Iran War, affecting interest rates, oil, commodities, and consumer sentiment. The riskiest market segments performed robustly in the quarter, primarily driven by technology and industrial firms linked to the AI arms race. Some portfolio companies linked to high-value consumer purchases faced pressure but still aligned with positive earnings and trends. The Small Cap Composite...