The S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 Rise. Wall Street Is Back in Risk-On Mode.

The stock market was back in risk-on mode, and small-caps were a big part of it.The Russell 2000 was up 0.8% and on track for its seventh consecutive daily gain. If it closes up on the day, it will mark its third record close of 2025. The Russell has risen 21 of the past 26 weeks, as traders piled into smaller stocks in anticipation of lower interest rates.The S&P 500 was up 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.8%. Both were on track for record closing highs. The Dow, which had risen the prior six sessions, ...