Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images The small-cap Russell 2000 index was recently at a record high. Key Takeaways The Russell 2000, the benchmark index of small-cap stocks, this week closed at a record high for the first time in years as the Federal Reserve moved into a rate-cutting regime. Some analysts expect the category to outperform in the near term, given relatively low valuations compared to historical averages and large-cap peers. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF has outpaced the iShares Russell 1 ...

Opendoor Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN ) has rewarded investors handsomely this year. Up more than 460% so far, OPEN is among the best-performing stocks in 2025. Last week, Opendoor bulls cheered the appointment of former Spotify COO Kaz Nejatian as theDilantha De Silva is an experienced equity analyst and investment researcher with over 10 years in the investment industry. He writes insightful articles for Seeking Alpha, GuruFocus, TipRanks, and ValueWalk, with a significant following on Seeking Alpha. ...

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