Stock Market Update

[BRIEFING.COM] Small and mid cap stocks have recovered some early losses. The Russell 2000, which was down as much as 1.1%, and the S&P Mid Cap 400, which was down as much as 1.0%, each trade 0.5% lower now. 

Losses in the aforementioned indices are related to profit-taking activity after a stellar month. The Russell 2000 is 10.6% higher in November and the S&P Mid Cap 400 is 8.9% higher since October. 

The three major indices, meanwhile, show gains ranging from 5.3% to 6.8%. 

Separately, the 10-yr yield is up five basis points to 4.32%.