Quarterly Stock Market Commentary for Q3 2025

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Julie Biel, CFA

Chief Market Strategist, Portfolio Manager, and Senior Research Analyst

Ben A. Falcone, CFA

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager

Every quarter, our portfolio managers and research analysts provide in-depth analysis and insightful stock market commentary, analyzing performance, and discussing the latest trends and behaviors impacting the market.

At KAR, we offer high-conviction investment strategies focusing on quality businesses within the small cap, mid cap, large cap, and international asset classes.

In our Q3 2025 discussion roundup, you’ll find individual recaps of several of our actively managed strategies, all recorded in our podcast, KayneCast. By subscribing to KayneCast, you’ll be automatically notified when future updates become available, ensuring you’ll always stay informed and up to date on our investment strategies.

You can read the full Q3 2025 market review or revisit our past quarterly market review podcast episodes:

To learn more about KAR’s investment management services, contact our team today.

Q3 2025 Stock Market Recap

In our 3Q 2025 podcast, Julie Biel, Chief Market Strategist, examines a market landscape marked by contrasts. She highlights a sharp rally in small-cap stocks, fueled by lower interest rates and investor appetite for lower-quality names. At the same time, enthusiasm for AI continues to broaden beyond tech, with industrial and energy companies benefiting from data center infrastructure demand. Her insights provide a timely perspective on how shifting economic conditions, policy uncertainty, and technological investment are shaping market behavior and investor sentiment.

KAR Contributors: Julie Biel, Ben Falcone

Listen to the full discussion in episode 294 of KayneCast or read the complete Q3 2025 Market Review Summary.

Q3 2025 Strategy Review

Episode 295: Can Earnings Keep Up?
KAR Small Cap Quality Value Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 296: Eyes on AI Infrastructure
KAR Small Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

Episode 297: AI Growth Isn’t One Size Fits All
KAR Mid Cap Sustainable Growth
Contributors: Chris Armbruster, Ben Falcone

Episode 298: Will Growth Keep Surprising Us?
KAR Small Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Julie Kutasov, Ben Falcone

Episode 299: AI’s Supporting Cast
KAR International Small Cap
Contributors: Hyung Kim, Ben Falcone

Episode 292: Unexpected Gains Amidst Challenges
KAR Mid Cap Core
Contributors: Jon Christensen, Ben Falcone

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