Global X Russell 2000 ETF

Nebius Agrees with Bloom Energy to Deploy 328MW Fuel Cells for AI Infrastructure

Cortez Minerals Expands North American Portfolio, Sets 2026 EBITDA Target and Advances Buyback & Dividend

Nextpower Inc. Revenue Up 20%, Sets Record Order Backlog, Raises FY27 Guidance and Plans Acquisition

DNB Acquires EchoStar Shares, Executives Reduce Holdings

Analysts Raise EchoStar Price Targets to $155-$161 on SpaceX IPO Hopes

SiTime Announces Expansion of $1.2 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Pricing

SiTime Plans $1.1B Convertible Note Issuance to Acquire Part of Renesas Electronics

TimesSquare Increases Stake in Bloom Energy by 92.4%, Bloom Energy Beats Earnings Expectations

Bloom Energy General Counsel Shawn Soderberg Sells 5,625 Shares for $1.54 Million

Bloom Energy Stock Surges 217% YTD on Oracle Partnership and Strong Q1 Earnings

Abacus Wealth Increases Stake in Sterling Infrastructure as Earnings Beat Expectations

Virginia Retirement System Cuts Nextpower Stake by Nearly Half, CEO Sells Shares

Fabrinet Reports FY2026 Q3 Results and Issues Cautious Q4 Guidance

Multiple Wall Street Firms Adjust EchoStar Ratings and Price Targets, Average Stance Remains Hold

Carl Icahn Cleares Southwest Gas Stake and Cuts EchoStar Holding by 58.1%

Bloom Energy Receives 'Moderate Buy' Consensus from Analysts with Average Target Price of $217.48

Coinbase to Launch Four AI Infrastructure Stock Perpetual Contracts on May 18

EchoStar Reports Q1 2025 Earnings with Wireless Revenue Growth but Overall Revenue Decline

Nextpower Inc Receives Buy Rating, Maintains Hold Rating

Susquehanna Raises Nextpower's Target Price to $161

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Major US stock indices closed higher, with the Russell 2000 gaining 0.33%, Dow and S&P up 0.19%, and NASDAQ rising 0.10%. Investors favored technology, commodity, and infrastructure stocks while moving away from consumer and retail sectors. Notable gainers included Corning (+10.89%) and Barrick Mining (+9.02%), while Whirlpool (-8.59%) and Shake Shack (-8.08%) were among the biggest losers. Market sentiment is influenced by geopolitical concerns and upcoming CPI data, expected to rise by 0.6% overall and 0.3% core.

- Major US stock indices closed higher, led by the Russell 2000's gain of 0.33%.  
- A clear market divergence was observed, with technology and infrastructure stocks performing well, while consumer and retail sectors faced declines.  
- Upcoming CPI data is anticipated to show a 0.6% rise in the headline figure and a 0.3% increase in the core rate.

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Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF

SPDR S&P 500

Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF

Vanguard Russell 2000

First Trust Cloud Computing

Direxion Semicon Bull 3X

Proshares UltraPro QQQ

Glob X US Infra

VG S&P 500

iShares US Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth

Ark Innovation ETF

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

Invesco Semiconductors ETF

Invesco QQQ Trust

US stocks close marginally higher.

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The Russell 2000 index has risen over 8% in the past month and over 40% in the last year, indicating strong performance for small-cap stocks. Investors are encouraged by the potential for further gains, as many small-cap stocks are undervalued compared to the S&P 500. Three small-cap stocks highlighted include Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), Buckle Inc. (BKE), and Core Molding Technologies (CMT), each with unique growth catalysts and attractive valuations. Upcoming earnings reports will be crucial for assessing their performance and market conditions.

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Core Molding Tech

Buckle

SPDR S&P 600 S-Cp Val

Hilton Small-MidCap Opportunity ETF

Pro Rsl 2000 Dvd Grw

Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X

ProShares Russell 2000 High Income ETF

Invesco S&P Small Cap Consumer Discretionary

NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF

VG S-Cp Grw

ISHRS Russ 2000 Val

ISHRS Russ 2000 Growth

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value

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3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy as the Russell 2000 Extends Its Rally

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Broader US indices, including the S&P and NASDAQ, are on track for record closing levels following a strong US jobs report. The NASDAQ is up 1.26% and projected to gain 4% this week, while the S&P is up 0.80% with a 2.25% weekly gain. Notable performers include Intel, up 16.5%, and AMD, up 20.37% this week. The Russell 2000 reached a new high, and year-to-date gains are significant across major indices despite geopolitical tensions and tariffs, driven by increased productivity.

- The S&P and NASDAQ indices are nearing record highs following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, with the NASDAQ up 1.26% and the S&P up 0.80%.  
- Year-to-date performance shows notable gains across major indices; the Russell 2000 has risen 15.18%, while the NASDAQ and S&P are up 12.45% and 8.03%, respectively.  
- These gains occur in the context of ongoing challenges such as the War in Iran and tariffs, highlighting increased productivity as a key factor.

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NASDAQ Composite Index

ISHRS S&P Glb It

GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF

ProShares Ultra QQQ

Schw Us L-Cp Grw

ChinaAMC SSE STAR Semiconductor Material & Equipment Thematic ETF

ISHRS Russ 1000 Growth

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Tech ETF

ChinaAMC Guozheng Semiconductor Chip ETF

Guotai CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme ETF

iShares Semiconductor ETF

Guotai CES Semiconductor Chip Industry ETF

iShares Core S&P 500

iShares Core S&P US Growth

VG Info Tech

iShares Russell 2000

GTJA Allianz CSI All Share Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment ETF

SPDR S&P Semicon

Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq100RotatorETF

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

China Southern CSI Semiconductor Industry Custom ETF

Direxion Daily AMD Bull 2X Shares

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Micron Tech

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Amazon

NVIDIA

Apple

Tesla

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Microsoft

NVIDIA Corporation

Broader US indices on pace for solid gains this week

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Small-cap stocks are experiencing significant declines, particularly the Russell 2000, which fell 1.6% amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations. The uncertainty has led to rising oil prices and interest rates, signaling potential inflation. Despite a recent 3% gain due to hopes for a resolution, earnings reports from major holdings like Bloom Energy and Shake Shack have negatively impacted the index. However, analysts suggest that small-cap stocks may present an opportunity for investors due to lower valuations compared to large-cap stocks, especially if macroeconomic conditions improve.

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Small-cap stocks are plunging. Are stalled Iran negotiations responsible?

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VanEck Gold Miners ETF

SPDR S&P Mtls & Mng

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners

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Both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite reached record highs, while the Russell 2000 also closed at a peak, driven by optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. This sentiment led to a significant drop in oil prices, with June crude futures falling 7.02% to around $95.09. The NASDAQ has risen 24.88% since March 30, while the S&P is up 16.59% and the Russell 2000 has increased by 20.03%.

- The S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite reached record highs, with the Russell 2000 also closing at a new peak amid a risk-on sentiment.  
- This rally was driven by hopes for de-escalation in the Iran conflict and potential improvements in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a significant drop in oil prices.  
- Over the past week, the Russell 2000 gained 5.38%, the NASDAQ increased by 4.76%, and since March 30, the NASDAQ has risen by 24.88%.

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VG Energy

SPDR Energy Select

iShares US Oil & Gas Expl & Prod

SPDR Djia

VanEck Oil Refiners ETF

SPDR O&G Equip

iShares S&P Global Clean Energy

VanEck Oil Services ETF

United States Oil Fund LP

iShares US Oil Equip & Svcs

ISHRS S&P Glb Engy

iShares Dow Jones US

Pro Ultr Bloomberg Crude Oil

NASDAQ and S&P close at record levels. Dow breaks 50 K but backs off into the close.

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Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF

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VG Growth

ISHRS Russ 1000

Vanguard Russell 3000

ISHRS Russ 1000 Val

Direxion Small Cap Bear 3X

ProShares UltraShort R2000 ETF

ISHRS Russ 3000

VG Mga Cap 300 Grw

ProShares Ultra Russell2000 ETF

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The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) has a lower expense ratio (0.05%) compared to the iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) (0.24%). While IWN has outperformed VBR in the past year (41.43% vs. 27.18%), both funds have similar five-year returns. IWN offers broader diversification with nearly 1,400 stocks, while VBR focuses on 838 holdings. Investors may choose VBR for lower fees and higher dividends, or IWN for greater stock exposure. Both ETFs are stable options for long-term growth in small-cap value stocks.

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Avantis Int Small Cap Value

iShares Core S&P US Value

VG S&P M-Cap 400 Val

VG Mid-Cap Val

VG S-Cp Value

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TTM Tech

Coeur Mining

NRG Energy

Atmos Energy

Tapestry

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VBR vs. IWN: How These Small-Cap Value ETFs Compare on Fees, Risk, and Returns

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 are declining as rising crude prices boost the Russell 2000 to a record high. WTI crude is up 1.8%, while geopolitical tensions from Iran are causing investor unease. Las Vegas Sands Corp. stock is down 3.7% due to senior notes news, while Oracle Corp. is up 6.5% following a positive revenue outlook. FedEx Corp. is down 7.4% after Amazon expanded its supply chain services, impacting the shipping sector.

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SPDR O&G Ex & Prd

Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF

Las Vegas Sands

Oracle

Atlassian

FedEx

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Rising Crude Pressures Dow as Russell 2000 Hits Fresh Record

Axos Bank has reached a significant milestone of $1 billion in small business deposits, reflecting the growing trust from business owners in digital-first banking solutions. Celebrating National Small Business Week, Axos supports over 40,000 small business customers with efficient banking tools and customer support. The bank aims to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs through strategic partnerships and a connected ecosystem of services. Axos Financial, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol "AX" and is part of major indices like the Russell 2000® and S&P SmallCap 600®.

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Pacer S&P SmCp 600 Qul FCF Aristcrts ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF

SPDR S&P SmallCap 600 ESG ETF

iShares Core S&P Small Cap

ISHRS S-Cap 600/Barra Val

Axos Marks $1 Billion in Small Business Deposits During National Small Business Week | AX Stock News

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US stocks close marginally higher.

3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy as the Russell 2000 Extends Its Rally

Broader US indices on pace for solid gains this week

Small-cap stocks are plunging. Are stalled Iran negotiations responsible?

RUSSEL METALS ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL MEETING VOTING RESULTS | RUSMF Stock News

NASDAQ and S&P close at record levels. Dow breaks 50 K but backs off into the close.

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Axos Marks $1 Billion in Small Business Deposits During National Small Business Week | AX Stock News