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Wall Street posted modest midday gains on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest developments in President Donald Trump's trade policy agenda. On Monday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a three-month suspension of the planned 25% Section 301 tariffs on Chinese...

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)...

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...

U.S. stock futures declined in premarket hours as traders digested new appointments for the key cabinet positions by President-elect Donald Trump. Hoards of data are expected to be released today which could give a clearer picture of where interest rates are headed. Futures for the three major U.S...

Small-cap stocks are positioned for significant upside in 2025, driven by recovering earnings, potential corporate tax cuts, and favorable valuations, according to Brian Manby, investment strategy analyst at WisdomTree. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Manby shared his optimism for the...

Investors are growing bullish on the U.S. economy and the stock market, yet also fearing rising inflation prospects following Donald Trump's election win, according to the latest Bank of America's November Global Fund Manager Survey. The survey, conducted from Nov. 1-7, highlights a significant...

Famed market analyst Tom Lee, managing partner of Fundstrat, summarized trade ideas on Monday following President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory. Fellow analyst Ryan Detrick concurred with two of Lee’s ideas. Tom Lee’s Picks: Lee appeared on CNBC Monday morning, touting cyclical and...

With the launch of the Amplify Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (NYSE:SMAP), investors have a fresh opportunity to tap into the often-overlooked sweet spot of the stock market: small- and mid-cap companies. SMAP's timing couldn't be better, as small- and mid-caps have quietly outperformed their larger...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years on Wednesday, opting to lower the rates by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Here's a look at what the rate cuts could mean for consumers. What Happened: The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates...

When it comes to two of the largest U.S. stock market funds, one could stand out now that the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates Here's a look at key differences between the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:VTI). VOO ETF Vs. VTI ETF: The...

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 iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:SCZ) is making headlines, hitting a fresh 52-week high of $65.60 during day trading on Wednesday. This milestone caps a positive year for the ETF, which has risen by 6.33% year-to-date and a decent 12.84% over the past year. What’s Powering The...

In a year marked by market turbulence, small-cap stocks are grabbing headlines for their remarkable performances. As Benzinga looks forward to its SmallCAP Conference in October, here are three thriving small caps that are a part of the Russell 2000 Index, offering fresh opportunities for savvy...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the proper spelling and city headquarters of GeneDx. GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:WGS) has made the biggest gains on the Russell 2000 Index in 2024 as the biotechnology company moves toward more comprehensive genetic testing. The Stamford,...