Russell 2000

The S&P 500 index remains in bullish territory, but it’s losing its shine compared to global markets. JPMorgan analyst Jason Hunter notes that while the index maintains higher lows and pushes resistance levels, it's struggling to break past the 6,100 peak. Big Caps Hold Ground, But...

Wall Street saw a strong preference for small and mid-cap equities, with the Russell 2000 index leading the market as investors bet on more domestic-friendly policies following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 as the 47th U.S. president. The Russell 2000 rallied 1.7%, while other large-cap...

Throughout 2024, certain small-cap gems in the Russell 2000 soared past expectations and gained over 1,000% year-to-date. Using a methodology focused on high-trading-volume tech stocks with “buy” ratings or better, Benzinga identified three winners. Analysts still see room to run — here...

Finiz analysed Russell 2000 small-cap stocks with over $1 million in trading volume and a Buy or better recommendation. Four breakout stocks delivered staggering year-to-date returns: D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:QBTS), Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), Nano Nuclear Energy Inc (NASDAQ:NNE), and Intuitive...

Wall Street eyes 2025 with confidence as JPMorgan declares the U.S. will remain the global growth leader. While Europe wrestles with structural woes, the emerging markets face headwinds from high interest rates and a strong dollar. Meanwhile, the U.S. is powering ahead, fueled by an AI-driven...

Global markets faced turbulence by midday Wednesday as an unwinding of yen-dollar carry trades drove sharp losses in U.S. equities, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling 1.2% in intraday trading. Rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in December pushed the dollar-yen...

The Russell 2000 Index has been showing signs of life in 2024, breaking out from a long-standing base and closing in on targets near 2450. According to JPMorgan analyst Jason Hunter, small-cap stocks may finally be ready to outperform their mega-cap tech peers. This may be good news for investors...

NuScale Power Corp (NYSE:SMR) has become a hot ticket in the Russell 2000, with its stock soaring 102.62% in the past month. Investors are buzzing, but is there more upside potential, or are we approaching the peak? NuScale: The Only US SMR Play Though Amazon.com Inc. ‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) recent ...

The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for small-cap stocks, is on the verge of a significant technical breakout that could push it to levels not seen since late November 2021. On Wednesday, the index is testing a crucial resistance zone around the 2,300-point level, a ceiling last reached on July 31...

The Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis point rate cut marks a notable shift in monetary policy, with significant implications for both the U.S. economy and global markets. Fund managers and strategists are weighing in on what this means for investors and what to expect next. KraneShares: Fed'...

Small-cap stocks are all fired up ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut, enjoying their moment in the spotlight. Over the past week, the Russell 2000 Index surged more than 5%, outperforming its larger-cap cousins in the S&P 500 Index, which only gained about 2.5%. Chart...

The Federal Reserve is set to sprinkle some interest rate fairy dust, and small-cap sectors are lining up to see who'll soar or stumble. While the Russell 2000 is stealing the spotlight with its 5% surge ahead of the rate cut, not all small caps will feel the same love from lower borrowing costs....

The volatility that dominated markets in the early part of the month sharply reversed in the past week, driven by growing expectations of interest rate cuts that have bolstered investor risk appetite. The latest batch of inflation statistics for August have given the green light for the Federal...

Several factors could hinder small-cap performance, according to Paul Eitelman, Chief Investment Strategist for North America at Russell Investments. Eitelman recently shared with Benzinga his key insights on small-cap stocks and equity performance, tracked by the Russell 2000 Index. Read Also:...

At midday on Thursday, Wall Street was showing slight gains, with small caps leading the charge. The Russell 2000 index surged 1.2%, outperforming large-cap indices in a notable rebound. The session kicked off with the release of the August Producer Price Index (PPI), which revealed mixed inflation...