Roberts on investing in small caps

Kelvin Schulle submits: One of the high flying renewable sectors in 2008 is wind energy. When oil was trading at $147, investors suddenly became overly optimistic, which I call "investment euphoria". For example, A-Power Energy (APWR) was once trading at $32, yet the company has not produced a single wind turbine; Broadwind Energy (BWEN.OB) was trading at $29; Trinity Industries’ (TRN) 52 week high was a lofty $41. Most of these companies are trading at single digit levels now. Can we sa... more

Furmanite Corporation (NYSE: FRM) and Team, Inc. (Nasdaq: TISI) are capitalizing on the growth opportunities in the industrial infrastructure sector by providing the repair services that keep it operating.... more

With seven products to launch in 2008, Sciele Pharma Inc.'s (Nasdaq: SCRX) expansion into pediatrics and womens health could spell serious near- and long-term growth for the company.... more

Small-cap stocks embarked on a similar journey Tuesday to what took place during Mondays activity a morning slump erased by a solid afternoon recovery. Despite a lower close, it had to feel like a victory for jittery bulls who endured a morning slide down to 670.59.... more

The Russell 2000 futures are higher and the small-cap index will likely open with an increase.... more