Russell 2000 closes 0.4 percent lower as Bumble surges
Published on 10/13/2026 at 22:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and takeover news
- Russell 2000 closed at 2,783 points on October 13, down 11 points or 0.4 percent.
- The 10-year Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 5.22 percent.
- Bumble surged 56.6 percent after agreeing to a USD 1.3 billion takeover.
- September CPI is due October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET, with 3.6 percent expected.
The Russell 2000 closed on October 13, 2026 at 2,783 points, down 11 points or 0.4 percent, WTOP News reported. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 5.22 percent, while corporate earnings produced mixed reactions.
Bumble was the standout mover, rising 56.6 percent after announcing a USD 1.3 billion acquisition by Ithaca Holdings, according to Bumble. The Russell 2000 is down 24 points, or 0.8 percent, for the week but remains up 301 points, or 12.1 percent, in 2026.
Why did the Russell 2000 lag on Tuesday?
The session followed a mixed earnings backdrop. Goldman Sachs and other companies moved between gains and losses after reporting results, while lower Treasury yields and oil prices shaped the broader trading tone, WTOP News reported.
Market breadth was negative, with 1,673 declining stocks against 1,434 advancers. Nine of 16 sectors rose. Communication Services gained 7.6 percent, while Health Care fell 1.5 percent, according to MetaCap.
Winners and losers in the Russell 2000
Winners and losers at the October 13 close according to MetaCap:
- Bumble up 56.6 percent: takeover agreement with Ithaca Holdings.
- SES AI up 27.5 percent.
- Regencell Bioscience up 14.9 percent.
- Enhanced Group down 17.7 percent.
- Adlai Nortye down 17.3 percent.
- Omada Health down 16.3 percent.
Rates and commodities set the backdrop
The 10-year Treasury yield ended at 5.22 percent, down 2 basis points. Crude oil finished at USD 94.67, up 1.0 percent, while the Cboe Volatility Index rose 0.3 percent to 15.25, MetaCap reported.
What comes next for the Russell 2000
- October 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: September Consumer Price Index; headline inflation is expected at 3.6 percent year over year, versus 3.4 percent previously, InvestingLive reports.
- October 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve Beige Book release, according to Schwab Network.
- October 15, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: September producer prices, retail sales, jobless claims and the Philadelphia Fed survey are scheduled, InvestingLive reports.
