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Shares of small-cap companies fell Wednesday, as the Russell 2000 Index dropped 0.9%, and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index was down 0.6%.

Among companies with a market value of $1 billion to $6.7 billion, Pegasystems Inc. was the biggest laggard during the session, dropping 16%, followed by shares of Badger Meter Inc., which dropped 13%. Shares of Clarivate PLC dropped 12%, UiPath Inc. shares tumbled 11%, and SL Science Holding Ltd. plunged 11%.

Forte Biosciences Inc. was the best performer, surging 12%, followed by NovaGold Resources Inc., which jumped 10%. ITG Inc. Cl A shares surged 10%, Kosmos Energy Ltd. jumped 9.5%, and shares of Aya Gold & Silver Inc. surged 8.5%.

Major U.S. stock indexes ended Wednesday mixed as the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.6%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index dropped 0.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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July 22, 2026 16:20 ET (20:20 GMT)

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