Axon Enterprise saw its stock soar nearly 20% on strong AI service demand, while Lyft and Novo Nordisk shares plummeted due to disappointing financial results.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite are boasting triple-digit leads this afternoon, while the S&P 500 Index is firmly higher as well.

A look at the 3 characteristics in the S&P 500 that form a directional bias.

Small cap stocks are typically known for growth, but these 3 small caps combine growth with dividends.