Russell 2000 Set For Strongest Session In A Month As US Economy Defies Recession Fears: Small Cap Movers On Thursday
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The Russell 2000 is experiencing its strongest session in a month, driven by positive economic data that has alleviated recession fears. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) rose 2.8%, with retail sales and jobless claims exceeding expectations. Top performers in the Russell 2000 include AST SpaceMobile, Accuray, Gambling.com, Perpetua Resources, and Telos Corporation, while Terran Orbital, SIGA Technologies, Spire Global, B. Riley Financial, and Titan Machinery were the top losers.
August 15, 2024 | 4:56 pm
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Accuray Incorporated (ARAY) saw a 33.43% increase, making it one of the top gainers in the Russell 2000.
ARAY's performance is likely influenced by the positive economic sentiment and possibly company-specific news.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) surged 40.89% on Thursday, making it the top performer in the Russell 2000 index.
ASTS's significant gain indicates strong investor interest, likely driven by broader market optimism and specific company news.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Gambling.com Group Limited (GAMB) rose 26.22%, ranking among the top performers in the Russell 2000.
GAMB's rise is likely due to the overall positive market sentiment and possibly favorable company-specific developments.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) rose 2.8% on Thursday, driven by positive economic data including higher-than-expected retail sales and lower jobless claims.
The ETF's performance is directly tied to the Russell 2000 index, which saw gains due to strong economic data. This boosts investor confidence in small-cap stocks.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) increased by 24.24%, making it one of the top gainers in the Russell 2000.
PPTA's performance is likely driven by the positive economic data and possibly favorable company-specific news.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Telos Corporation (TLS) saw a 24.15% increase, ranking among the top performers in the Russell 2000.
TLS's rise is likely due to the overall positive market sentiment and possibly favorable company-specific developments.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Terran Orbital Corporation (LLAP) dropped 41.26%, making it the biggest loser in the Russell 2000.
LLAP's significant drop indicates negative investor sentiment, possibly due to company-specific issues or broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY) fell 26.53%, ranking among the top losers in the Russell 2000.
RILY's decline is likely due to negative investor sentiment, possibly driven by company-specific issues or broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA) fell 34.15%, ranking among the top losers in the Russell 2000.
SIGA's decline is likely due to negative investor sentiment, possibly driven by company-specific issues or broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Spire Global, Inc. (SPIR) dropped 30.05%, making it one of the top losers in the Russell 2000.
SPIR's significant drop indicates negative investor sentiment, possibly due to company-specific issues or broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN) dropped 10.16%, making it one of the top losers in the Russell 2000.
TITN's decline is likely due to negative investor sentiment, possibly driven by company-specific issues or broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60