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Small Stocks Surge: Russell 2000 Hits Record Highs
22 Jan
Summary
- Russell 2000 index achieved its longest streak of outperformance against the S&P 500 since June 2008.
- The Russell 2000, up 8.7% this year, reached its seventh record high of 2025.
- Transportation stocks, including railroads and airlines, climbed 3.1% on Wednesday.
The stock market witnessed a strong performance from economically sensitive shares on Wednesday. The Russell 2000 index, representing smaller companies, saw a notable gain of 2%. This rise marked its longest period of outperforming the S&P 500 index since June 2008, extending for thirteen consecutive days.
The Russell 2000 has achieved its seventh record high for the current year. This index, which is up by 8.7% year-to-date, also surpassed its previous records nine times throughout 2025. These milestones underscore a significant positive trend in the small-cap market.
Further indicating a positive economic outlook, transportation stocks also experienced a significant rally. The Dow Jones Transportation Average, which comprises 20 major companies from sectors such as railroads and airlines, recorded an impressive climb of 3.1% on Wednesday. This collective movement suggests growing investor optimism.
