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Stocks•30 June 2026•

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Three Small-Cap Companies Added to Russell 2000 in Annual Reconstitution

Key Facts

1Kyverna Therapeutics (KYTX) was added to the Russell 2000 Index and other Russell benchmarks.

2Lineage Cell Therapeutics (LCTX) was added to the Russell 2000 Index and other Russell benchmarks.

3KORE Group Holdings (KORE) was added to the Russell 2000 Index and other Russell benchmarks.

In the annual reconstitution of Russell indexes, three small-cap companies have been added to the Russell 2000 and other Russell benchmarks, according to reports. The additions are Kyverna Therapeutics (KYTX), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company; Lineage Cell Therapeutics (LCTX), a cell therapy developer; and KORE Group Holdings (KORE), an IoT connectivity provider. The annual reconstitution adjusts index membership based on market capitalization rankings.

The inclusion is expected to boost liquidity and visibility for these stocks, as index-tracking funds and ETFs rebalance their portfolios. Newly added stocks often see increased trading volume in the weeks following the reconstitution. This year's index changes come amid a volatile backdrop for U.S. small caps, with investors weighing inflation data and interest rate expectations, per market data.

Looking ahead, markets will monitor the Federal Reserve's bank stress test results due June 24 and key economic releases such as German consumer confidence. These factors may influence the broader small-cap sector. For the newly added stocks, the focus will be on their individual business progress and potential catalysts, alongside the Russell 2000's performance.