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European asset managers are reconsidering their policies on investing in defence, under pressure from clients and some politicians to loosen restrictions and help fund the continent's race to re-arm. Under European Union rules, a number of funds badged as sustainable need to ensure their investments 'Do No Significant Harm'. Many have avoided the sector entirely, with even engine maker Rolls Royce and Airbus, which has a big commercial aviation division, judged off limits.

The securities lending industry enables investors to borrow and lend stocks, bonds and other assets to facilitate liquidity management and trading strategies. Major banks, asset managers and hedge funds rely on securities lending to optimize portfolio returns and meet regulatory capital requirements. EquiLend is partly owned by some of Wall Street's biggest heavyweights, including Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.