Wall Street was off to a volatile start in 2025, following a steep sell-off in the final weeks of 2024. Notably, the small-cap Russell 2000 Index fell 8.4% in December, marking its worst month since September 2022. The index is up 0.4% in the initial week of 2025. Smooth trading is likely to continue given the “January Effect," which refers to a seasonal increase in stock prices during the month. For investors looking to capitalize on this opportunity, small-cap stocks that are down in double-digits or in h ...