Peabody Energy Corporation BTU

Shareholders of Peabody Energy would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 28.3% and now trades at $25.57. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Investing.com -- China has agreed to purchase at least 10 million metric tons of U.S. coal in both 2027 and 2028 as Washington and Beijing expand trade cooperation following their latest high-level talks, Bloomberg reported.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.