Editor’s Note
This analysis highlights promising small-cap opportunities emerging from a strong U.S. market rally, driven by positive manufacturing data and new trade agreements. Investors are advised to focus on companies whose growth aligns with these broader economic tailwinds.

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a robust start with major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 showing significant gains, buoyed by positive economic indicators like expanding factory activity and a new trade deal with India. In this vibrant market environment, identifying undiscovered gems among small-cap stocks can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking opportunities that align with broader economic trends and evolving market dynamics.
A selection of companies from a broader screener of 313 stocks is examined below.
Overview: Investors Title Company specializes in providing title insurance for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial properties with a market capitalization of $500.28 million.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Investors Title Company is title insurance, generating $267.13 million. Exchange services contribute an additional $13.55 million in revenue.
Overview: Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Northrim Bank, offering commercial banking products and services to businesses and professionals, with a market cap of $541.29 million.
Operations: Northrim BanCorp generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $146.88 million, followed by Home Mortgage Lending at $38.70 million and Specialty Finance at $30.76 million.

Overview: 1st Source Corporation is a bank holding company for 1st Source Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking, trust and wealth advisory services, and insurance products in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.67 billion.
Operations: 1st Source generates revenue primarily through its commercial banking segment, which contributes $421.22 million.
