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Ariel’s John Rogers likes these small-cap names as the market rally broadens

Ariel Investments' John Rogers highlighted for-profit education company Covista as a small-cap stock he's currently bullish on.

Ariel’s John Rogers likes these small-cap names as the market rally broadens

TL;DR

  • John Rogers believes the current market is expensive due to the AI craze, causing volatility and challenging value investors.
  • He is bullish on Covista, a for-profit education company focused on doctors and nurses, highlighting its importance due to global shortages.
  • Rogers also favors financial stocks Lazard and Carlyle Group, noting that some have become cheaply valued in a deregulated environment.
  • Other Chicago-based small-cap companies he owns and is positive about include electronics manufacturer Littelfuse and components producer Knowles.