Russell 2000 Rises 0.5% to 2,874 as It Nears 2,886.77 Record Close
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 11
Russell 2000 Rises 0.5% to 2,874 as It Nears 2,886.77 Record Close
16 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 11
The Russell 2000 climbed 0.5% in early Monday trading to about 2,874, leading the major U.S. equity indexes and putting small caps closest to a fresh high.
A close above 2,886.77—the index’s May 6 record finish—would set a new record, leaving the benchmark less than 13 points away.
Friday’s session had already capped the Russell 2000’s biggest seven-week percentage gain since Dec. 29, 2023, underscoring the recent momentum behind small-cap stocks.
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