A few weeks ago, a colleague flagged for me a pleasantly surprising article in Axios about companies modernizing the way they distribute earnings information. Eleanor Hawkins’ reporting describes an emerging trend towards what Sinter would call more digital and social IR. I write “pleasantly surprising” because, for the most part, the average public company still does […]

1. “Having opinions is like having fish. If you go fishing, with luck, you’ll catch your own fish, or your own opinions. I speak of live opinions, and live fish. Not the fossils that satisfy most people, i.e. ‘convictions.’” (317G) 2. “Become who you are.” Whatever the value of this counsel in a personal context, […]

In today’s fast-paced capital markets, staying relevant isn’t just a matter of strong financial results or having a great product. The dynamics of trading have shifted, largely due to the integration of artificial intelligence and the increasing role of automation. For small to mid-cap public companies, adapting to these changes has become not just advantageous, […]

In today’s fast-paced financial world, the spotlight often seems to shine brightest on a handful of tech giants—companies like Google, Netflix, and Meta. These major players are omnipresent in daily news cycles, constantly scrutinized and discussed by third parties, investors, and institutions alike. It’s no wonder the stock market seems perpetually obsessed with their every […]

When we think of the stock market, the giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla often come to mind. However, the reality is that the market is primarily composed of thousands of smaller companies—more than half of the 4,000 publicly traded companies in the US fall into the small to mid cap category. Despite being public, […]

Many small to mid-cap public companies believe that a press release is a surefire tool to move their stock price and achieve sustained attention from investors. However, this belief often leads to disappointment and missed opportunities for deeper engagement with the market. Let’s unpack why the traditional approach to press releases is falling short and […]