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From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast

From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast
MarketWatch Wednesday 14 October 2026, 21:54 UTC By Isabel Wang 1 min read
Key Points

Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid.

Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid. [Image text:] - 1-2 Wall ST
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