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Because the U.S economy managed a major recovery from the pandemic-driven recession in the second quarter, investors expect the country to see expansion through the remainder of the year, fueled by fiscal and monetary stimulus.
Small-cap stocks tend to perform well in a booming economy and low-interest-rate environment. Therefore, we think GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (GCP) and HNI Corporation (HNI), which are rated A in our proprietary POWR Ratings system, are solid picks for now.
