The average Russell 3,000 stock rose roughly 18% in 2012.  At just 15 trading days into 2013, the average Russell 3,000 stocks is already up 5.44% year to date.  102 of the stocks in the Russell 3,000 are already up more than 20% year to date, while 9 are already up more than 50%. Below is a list of the 40 best performing Russell 3,000 stocks so far this year.  As shown, Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) is up the most with a gain of 64.71%, followed closely by Sangamo Biosciences (SGMO) at 64.56%.  Map Pharma (MAPP), Unwire Planet (UPIP) and Trulia (TRLA) round ... Read More