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Dead cat bounce or real rally? The market's up: what's next?

New October data shows a sustained lift in the nano and micro cap markets after two brutal years of a two speed market. Whether it is a real rally or a dead cat bounce, here are lessons for larger and smaller companies alike.

Ben Williamson

31 October 2024 · 4 min read

After a tough 2 years the market could be turning. New data for October is showing a sustained rebirth of the nano and micro cap markets.

Combined with the broader cycle it could be quite good for smaller companies.

Let's dive in.

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