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title: "Russell 2000 smashes another record as small caps take off"
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description: "Columbia Threadneedle's Nicolas Janvier highlights small-cap opportunities as the Russell 2000 hits new records, contrasting with losses in the Dow and S&P 500. He identifies Lam Research, United Rentals, and Eli Lilly as top picks amidst the market shift toward small-cap stocks."
datetime: "2026-08-17T23:22:41.000Z"
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# Russell 2000 smashes another record as small caps take off

Columbia Threadneedle head of North American equities Nicolas Janvier analyzes market opportunities in small-cap stocks during the final minutes of trading. Janvier breaks down the performance of the Russell 2000 index and highlights his top picks, including Lam Research, United Rentals, and Eli Lilly, as the Dow and S&P 500 post losses.

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