Last week, small caps were the worst-performing segment of the U.S. market, while volatility reached staggering levels — 3.5 times the five-year average. Here's a recap of what happened in the space between April 7 and April 11, and what to expect in the week ahead.

Small-cap recap/preview: Underperformance, extreme volatility, 30 firms to report

Shares of several small-cap suppliers of avocados took a tumble yesterday, Monday, February 3, following the announcement by President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> of new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. However, the losses eased later in the day after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to a truce for a month. Note that around 80% of avocados sold in the U.S. are imported from Mexico, which sparked fears of higher consumer prices.

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