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Russell 2000 drops 0.6% to 3,019.19 amid mixed market performance on August 5, 2026.
On August 5, 2026, the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies declined by 0.6% to 3,019.19, reflecting a slight pullback in the broader market. This movement occurred alongside the S&P 500's minor dip of 0.2% to 7,723.55, following a record high the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.5% to 54,349.12, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.8% to 26,363.44.
Key points
- The Russell 2000 index decreased by 0.6% to 3,019.19 on August 5, 2026.
- The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% to 7,723.55, following a record high the previous day.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 54,349.12, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8% to 26,363.44.
- Oil prices remained stable, with Brent crude trading around $79 per barrel.
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