Markets Slide as Russell 2000 Drops 2.4% and Nasdaq Loses 1.5%

3 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · May 19

Russell 2000 sank more than 2.4% Friday, marking its worst daily performance since November as a broad market sell-off hit risk assets.
Nasdaq fell more than 1.5% in the same retreat, underscoring heavier pressure on growth and smaller-cap shares.
The sell-off was described as significant across markets, with the small-cap slump standing out as the sharpest move of the session.
Friday's drop points to renewed fragility in investor sentiment after months without a comparably severe one-day hit to the Russell 2000.

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