As the U.S. stock market navigates a week marked by tech earnings and geopolitical tensions, major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have shown modest gains despite recent declines. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating market sentiment and economic uncertainty, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be a strategic move for investors seeking growth opportunities in lesser-known companies that may offer potential resilience or innovation in times of volatility.