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Softer Payrolls Fuel Equity Gains

Softer Payrolls Fuel Equity Gains

U.S. large-cap stocks gained 1.8% during the holiday-shortened week. Sentiment was supported by a softer June employment report, reducing concerns that the Federal Reserve would need to raise rates in the near term. Growth generally led value, and larger companies...

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Health Care Rallies as Investors Rotate Out of Tech

Health Care Rallies as Investors Rotate Out of Tech

U.S. large-cap stocks declined last week, weighed down by sharp losses in technology and communication services, even as mid- and small-cap stocks posted gains. Value continued to outperform growth across all size segments, extending a lead that has defined markets...

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Markets Shake Off a Hawkish Fed

Markets Shake Off a Hawkish Fed

Equity markets advanced last week as easing tensions in the Middle East and falling oil prices offset a hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve. Small-cap stocks continued their recent momentum, outpacing large- and mid-caps. Growth stocks generally outperformed value...

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Markets Pull Back Despite Economic Resilience

Markets Pull Back Despite Economic Resilience

Equities pulled back from recent highs last week, as a sharp drop in technology names weighed on the broader market. Value stocks comfortably outperformed growth stocks across the board, widening the year-to-date lead of large-cap and mid-cap value over their growth...

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