Russell closes down 0.4%; YRCW, AXYS and INOD lead gainers

Today was a near flat day, with most indices eking out a close in the green a day after Citigroup (NYSE:C) reported that it is still operating at a profit.

NYSE: C | Mar 11, 2009

Russell drops down to red territory; GVHR, WTW, and GCO lead gainers

Stocks continued their drop from the opening on a pullback in energy prices and on rumors that small-cap General Motors (NYSE:GM) may file bankruptcy. Some of today’s small-cap gainers were...

Nasdaq: GVHR | Mar 05, 2009

Russell closes in the green; TRGL, DRYS and ADCT lead gainers

Stocks reversed course mid-week and made solid gains today thanks to bargain-hunters who were on the prowl, and on rumors that China may release a new stimulus package.

NYSE: IWM | Mar 04, 2009

Russell falls again at closing; ABM, TLB and THO lead gainers

Stocks extended losses from Monday, unable to push higher after weak housing data was released and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke made somber statements to Congress about the economic situation.

NYSE: IWM | Mar 03, 2009

Small caps tumble at closing; ICTG, FGXI and NOVN lead gainers

Stocks took another major tumble Monday after news that small-cap insurer AIG clocked the biggest operating loss in its history, adding to investor despair.

NYSE: IWM | Mar 02, 2009

Russell closes down 1%; PBT, SUP and AYR lead gainers

Stocks sharply slid at closing on Friday on news that Citigroup would likely have to allow the U.S. government to own a 36% stake in the embattled firm, and on shrinking Q4 GDP.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 27, 2009

Russell unable to stay green through closing; CTCM, CCOI and BPSG lead gainers

After staying positive through most of Thursday’s trading, small caps eventually tumbled at closing.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 26, 2009

Small caps crumble on bad housing data; RADS, SBX and SPNC lead gainers

New data out this morning showed January existing home sales fell by 5.3%, to an annual rate of 4.49M last month from 4.74M in December. This is the lowest level in nearly 12 years.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 25, 2009

Small caps rally on Fed comments; HIFN, RMBS and UNFI lead gainers

The Russell 2000 rallied nearly 5% today after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the recession may end in 2009.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 24, 2009

Russell kicks off the week in red; GEOY, AGYS, and MAIN lead gainers

Battered stocks limped to a dismal Monday close, with the Dow and S&P 500 falling to levels seen in 1997 as investors continue to pull money out on decreased confidence. Some of today’s small-cap...

Nasdaq: GEOY | Feb 23, 2009

Russell ends week in red; SOAP, MXWL, and SCMP lead gainers

Stocks reversed the downward course they were forging during Friday trading, and pared some losses after the U.S. government put rumors of bank nationalizations to rest. Some of today’s small-cap...

Nasdaq: SOAP | Feb 20, 2009

Russell closes in the red; VOLC, NEWS, and LOJN lead gainers

Small caps were unable to hold their own today in the wake of bad housing data, the unveiling of a $75 billion mortgage relief plan and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s sharp growth-view cut for...

Nasdaq: VOLC | Feb 18, 2009

Russell navigates choppy trading; MELA, PROJ and BBND

Crude oil prices rose 11.27%, or $3.83, to $37.81 per barrel, supported by enthusiasm for the anticipated approval of the U.S. stimulus program.

Feb 13, 2009

Small caps close in the green; DFT, BWLD and PFCB

The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) closed up 2.47, or 0.55%, at 450.42. Small caps are now down 9.8% for the year, while the Dow is off 9.6% and the S&P 500 is down 7.5%.

NYSE: DFT | Feb 12, 2009

Russell closes higher; FMFC, MI and GSS lead gainers

The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) closed slightly higher today on news that a deal was hammered out on the stimulus bill.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 11, 2009

Small caps plummet; CFNB, WMCO and SFSF lead gainers

The Russell 2000 fell hard today, as investors worried that a new plan to rescue a teetering banking system might be "too little, too late" to stave off a deepening recession or unclog credit lines.

NYSE: IWM | Feb 10, 2009

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