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CNBC Finance · Jun 30, 2026 12:01 PM EDT Markets

Small-cap stocks enjoy their best first half in 35 years. Here's what's driving it

The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.

Small-cap stocks enjoy their best first half in 35 years. Here's what's driving it
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