Wall Street Buys the Dip in Small Stocks After Ugly Day

Group 1 - The Russell 2000 index, representing small-cap stocks, increased by 1.3% after a previous decline of 1.2% [1] - Other major indexes such as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq Composite saw gains of less than 1% [1] - Small-cap stocks have risen 8% this year, significantly outperforming other indexes [2] Group 2 - The performance of the Russell 2000 indicates a trend of risk-taking among investors, who are capitalizing on recent price dips [2]