The three factors that have finally brought the small-cap trade to life

MarketWatch Thursday 02 July 2026, 11:15 UTC By Nora Redmond 1 min read

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Strategists at Goldman Sachs said the three key catalysts for the Russell 2000’s recent outperformance were the artificial-intelligence industry, a strong economic backdrop and a boost in biotechnology stocks.

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