QUICK SPARK: Russell 2000 Hits New Record Highs, Beats Nasdaq 100 In 2026

Aehr Test Systems
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.
Brand Engagement Network Inc.
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The Russell 2000 index just hit a new record high on Thursday, climbing past 3,060 points.

The small-cap index, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM), is now up over 23% year to date, edging ahead of the Nasdaq 100’s 19% gain.

The biggest Russell 2000 winners thus far this year are:

  • Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ:BNAI), up 553%
  • Aehr Test Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:AEHR), up 518% and
  • AN2 Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ANTX), up 441%.

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