Russell 2000

As tariff fears ripple across markets with President Donald Trump sending tariff letters to 12 countries, small-cap resilience is stealing the spotlight. The Russell 2000 index is soaring toward creating new all-time highs. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM), which tracks the Russell 2000...

U.S. stock futures dipped into the red after a brief rise Monday morning, as tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Investors are on the edge, with potential for further escalation in the crisis, following Iran...

Even with Wall Street rallying off April lows, small-cap stocks remain stuck in the mud, with the Russell 2000 still trading near its lowest level relative to the S&P 500 since December 2000. The ratio between iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY)...

U.S. stock futures are in the green early Friday, after another winning day for the markets in the regular session on Thursday. What Happened: The futures markets continue to inch higher following fresh signals from China that it is open to begin trade negotiations with Washington after weeks of...

U.S. stock futures climbed early Thursday, buoyed by strong earnings reports from two of the "Magnificent 7" companies after Wednesday's market close. While markets were rattled by the Commerce Department's report of a 0.3% GDP contraction, major indexes rebounded and ended the previous session in...

U.S. stock futures declined Wednesday morning, even as major indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones logging their sixth consecutive day of gains — marking their longest winning streak in months. Easing of the auto tariffs helped the markets with a fresh dose of...

U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday morning as investors looked ahead to upcoming earnings reports and awaited greater market clarity throughout the week. Things haven’t moved all that much on the trade and tariffs front, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent merely stating on Monday that it was...

U.S. stock futures are down in early-morning trade on Monday, after ending the previous week on a high note, with back-to-back sessions of strong rallies. The markets are jittery ahead of a packed earnings week, with four of the “Mag 7” — Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:...

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Friday after three consecutive days of gains, with S&P 500 futures edging higher amid rising earnings optimism and signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions. The first quarter earnings report of Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) topped...

The S&P 500 ended Monday on a rather ominous note, forming what is known as a technical ‘Death Cross,’ a chart pattern that is often seen as an indicator of a transition from a bull market to a bear market. What Happened: On Monday, the S&P 500’s 50-day moving average,...

Following President Donald Trump‘s announced tariff delay on Wednesday, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) closed up 8.50%, one of the best days in the index’s history. But what components of the index performed the best? The following small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 performed...

As uncertainties surrounding trade policies, fresh recession fears, and persistent inflation kept the markets on tenterhooks throughout the past week, a handful of small-caps defied the odds by posting significant gains. These stocks, all part of the Russell 2000 index, have market caps lower than...

Wall Street is at it again: pricing in a recession, but not everyone's on board. According to JPMorgan's Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, U.S. markets are sending mixed signals about the economy's future. While small-cap stocks, bond yields and base metals are flashing red, credit markets are staying cool...

The trading activity of members of Congress continues to be widely followed by retail traders. A new trading disclosure by a member of Congress shows the sale of a Russell 2000 ETF and the purchase of ETFs linked to lithium and uranium. What Happened: Members of Congress are free to buy and sell...

The party is officially over. The S&P 500 has now wiped out all of its post-election gains, shedding a staggering $3.3 trillion since its Feb. 19 peak. That's a brutal $330 billion in market cap per trading day over the past two weeks—enough to make even the most battle-hardened investors...