Key Takeaways Small-caps have shown strength on the back of a more favorable rate outlook. CEOs of STRR, ATEX, and NRGV have all made purchases over recent weeks. Insider buys provide nice confidence concerning the long-term outlook. Small-caps have been a strong trade over recent weeks, with the rate cut outlook providing strong tailwinds. Cheaper capital is a huge benefit for these smaller companies, explaining the rally.And recently, CEOs of several small-cap companies – Star Equity Holdings (STRR) , Ant ...