Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Common Stock (FBRT)

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Dividends from investments like REITs and infrastructure stocks have higher-than-average yields and can enhance portfolio return while reducing volatility.

Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $24.62 billion.

FBRT stock results show that Franklin BSP Realty Trust beat analyst estimates for earnings per share but missed on revenue for the first quarter of 2024.

Companies Reporting Before The Bell • HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter.

Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Immunogen (NASDAQ:IMGN) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $42.84 million.