Futures flat after extended equity weakness

* While the benchmark index is only 3.2 percent away from its record close, the Russell 2000 (.TOY) on Wednesday ended more than 10 percent below its own record, putting the small-cap index in correction territory. * Small-cap stocks are considered a leading sector of the market, and some market participants are concerned the weakness could spread throughout Wall Street.

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