JetBlue Gets in Spirit; Ceragon, Netlist Gain
Author: Kristina Peterson</br></br>Small-capitalization stocks advanced modestly, as hopes for global growth spurred riskier investments.</br></br>Small-caps clung to a slim lead as euro-zone data and comments from a Federal Reserve policy maker brightened the outlook for a global economic recovery.</br></br>The Russell 2000 index rose 3.27 points, or 0.5%, to 652.27, its fourth consecutive positive day. That marks the measure's longest advancing streak since the four days ended April 23.</br></br>The Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 index advanced 1.62 points, or 0.5%, to 348.49.