Group 1 - The Russell 2000 index is experiencing significant growth, approaching new all-time highs, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM up over 25% from its lows on April 8 [1] - Small-cap companies like Oklo Inc, NuScale Power Corp, and Hims & Hers Health Inc are showing remarkable year-to-date gains of 159%, 107%, and 95% respectively, defying broader market concerns [2][3] - These companies are benefiting from strong secular trends that appear to be resistant to tariff impacts, despite the potential for increased volatility in multinational operations due to trade rhetoric [3] Group 2 - Oklo Inc has seen a year-to-date surge of over 159%, driven by investor interest in next-generation clean energy technologies, particularly small modular reactors [4] - NuScale Power has rebounded significantly, with shares doubling in 2025 on renewed interest in small modular reactors and a boost from NRC approval, despite potential tariff impacts on construction costs [5] - Hims & Hers Health Inc is capitalizing on recession fears, achieving 95% year-to-date gains through its asset-light model and strong customer retention, which have shielded it from macroeconomic shocks [6] Group 3 - The performance of these small-cap companies indicates that certain segments of the market are thriving, even as larger companies face challenges from macroeconomic headlines and tariff concerns [7]
Oklo, NuScale, Hims Defy Trump Tariffs - And Power The Russell 2000 Toward New Highs