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Small-cap stocks are expected to open lower, pressured by

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Mild opening gain dulled by crude rise

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open flat to slightly lower as the market pauses to evaluate the big rally from Tuesday’s action. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was off about 0.1% in after-hours trading, which would suggest a regular open near 720.00.

Without any key economic data to jolt the market today, investors will likely focus on [...]

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Small-cap stocks were expected to open slightly lower Monday, pressured by overseas stock market declines and a sobering inflation picture on this morning’s data front. However, losses should be limited by a pullback in crude oil prices. Overnight action in stock equities suggest a dip of about 0.2% for the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM), which would [...]

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open higher, boosted by a better-than-expected figure on non-farm payrolls in this morning’s monthly jobs report. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) is expected to open 0.3% higher, which would translate to an open near 716.50.|
The Labor Department’s monthly employment report’s non-farm payroll number came in at minus 51,000, which was better [...]

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open higher, underpinned by surprisingly stout employment figures on this morning’s ADP Employment Report. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was up about 0.3% in after-hours trading, which suggests a cash open near 716.50.

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open higher, underpinned by a dip in crude oil prices overnight, a bounce off the lows in European stock trading and a consolidation breather after Monday’s big loss. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was up about 0.5% in after-hours trading, which suggests a cash opening near 699.50.

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open near steady levels after a relatively tame overnight session. Concerns on the financial side of things could be countered by solid earnings news. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was basically flat in after-hours trading, so an opening near Friday’s close in the 710 zone appears likely.

Even though Congress approved the [...]

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open higher, boosted by mild overnight gains tied to ideas Thursday’s slide was overdone. The overnight support gained momentum after a strong durable goods release this morning. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was up about 0.5% in after-hours action, which suggests a cash open near 705.50.

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Small-cap stocks are expected to open slightly lower, pulled down by a mixed tone on the earnings front and by soft economic data in the employment picture. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was off about 0.3% in after-hours trading, which suggests a cash open near 717.00.

The weekly claims report came in well above analyst expectations, with [...]

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