History still favors tech after a rare early-year lift off for the Russell 2000, says Goldman

Core Viewpoint - Geopolitical factors are hindering the S&P 500's performance, while the Russell 2000 index of smaller-cap companies is experiencing significant gains [1] Group 1: Russell 2000 Performance - The Russell 2000 marked its 7th record close of the new year on Wednesday [1] - The index achieved its best one-day gain on both a point and percentage basis since late November [1] - Since the beginning of the year, the Russell 2000 has outperformed the Nasdaq Composite by nearly 3% [1]