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The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks, has shown no growth, posting a stagnant -0.57% year-over-year return as of mid-2025.

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

World shares are mostly higher while U.S. futures are mixed after President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks moved higher today, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 200 points, or 0.5%, to close at 44,254.78. The Nasdaq added 0.25% to finish at 20,730.49, while the SP 500 advanced 0.3% to 6,263.70.

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks were slightly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Wednesday after ending on a mixed note on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

The U.S. stock market has just completed one of its strongest three-month runs in history, with the SP 500 soaring 26% between April 9 and July 10, a pace of gains rarely seen. While historical analogues suggest further upside, signs of overheated investor sentiment are starting to worry market watchers.

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Tuesday.