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Russell 2000 Index & S&P 500

23 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 27, 2026

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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index index of the smallest U.S. stocks jumped 1.4%, benefiting from falling interest rates which make it less expensive for smaller companies to borrow cash.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for its 10th gain in the last 11 days, indicating a strong positive trend in the broader U.S. stock market.
Jun 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The small-cap Russell 2000 Index>>> underperformed its larger-cap counterparts, closing in negative territory.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> closed lower, pulled back from record highs due to Middle East tensions and inflation concerns.
Jun 03, 2026 · 8 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index index of smaller stocks fell a market-leading 1.9%, reflecting growing worries about the economy and rising interest rates.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.6% due to rising oil prices and war concerns, erasing its year-to-date gains.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index touched intraday record highs, indicating a broad market rally.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has been setting new all-time highs, driven by strong corporate profits and hopes for a deal between the United States and Iran. However, it also experienced slight dips from its records.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 index of smaller U.S. stocks jumped significantly, benefiting more from lower bond yields than larger rivals, as smaller companies often rely more on borrowing for growth.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 gained, reaching new records, as U.S. stocks bounced back due to easing bond market pressure and strong tech earnings, reflecting a positive trend in the broader U.S. market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: Rose on broad market gains.
S&P 500: Hit record highs on strong earnings and easing oil prices.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index jumped to a more than one-month high.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 erased its losses and ended with a modest gain after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 index of smaller U.S. stocks fell more than the broader market, as higher interest rates disproportionately affect smaller companies' borrowing costs. Its decline highlights the vulnerability of smaller firms to rising yields.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 slipped from its all-time high, snapping a nine-day winning streak, due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> of smaller US stocks fell more than the broader market due to concerns over more expensive loans.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were mixed, reflecting the broader market's reaction to the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> of smaller U.S. stocks jumped, benefiting from easing interest rates.
S&P 500: Fell 1.6% in a single session, back to early May levels; first back-to-back drop in three weeks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index is used as a benchmark for comparison in the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio's performance.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is used as a benchmark for comparison in the Forward Valuation Discount rankings and the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio's performance.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> is used as a benchmark against which the Trefis High Quality Portfolio's historical performance is compared.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> is used as a benchmark against which the Trefis High Quality Portfolio's historical performance is compared.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index is referenced as part of a benchmark, with no direct impact from this event.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is mentioned as part of a benchmark for the Trefis HQ Portfolio, but is not directly impacted by this event.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index outperformed large-cap gains and registered a record closing high, benefiting from lower energy prices which positively impact small-cap companies with tighter margins.
Apr 08, 2026 · 52 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index has confirmed correction territory, ending 10% lower from its record-high closes since the war started.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: Futures tracking the Russell 2000 Index slipped after hitting a record high, reflecting broader market sensitivity to the Iran conflict.
Apr 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index is mentioned as a market driver, showing a 4.3% increase at the end of May, indicating a generally positive market environment for smaller companies.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 65 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 18 articles
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May 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 11 articles
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May 21, 2026 · 15 articles
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