Post-election rally takes breather 11/12/24

Stocks are retreating today, as the major averages take a breather from their post-election run. Key components of the so-called “Trump trade” were among the most notable losers. Small-cap stocks, which are viewed as a potential beneficiary of Trump’s return to the White House, were broadly under pressure, with the Russell 2000 dipping about 2%. We’ll tell you all you need to know about that and more.