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, ...

CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Sept. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs Last Updated: 3 hours ago Russell 2000 Heads for First Record Since 2021. The Market's in Risk-On Mode. By Connor Smith Looks like risk is back on the menu. The Russell 2000 rallied 2.4% and was on track for its first closing high since Nov. 8, 2021. A new high would end a stretch of 967 trading days without a record, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That would be its longest streak since a 1,022 trading-day streak that e ...