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“Average” stocks hold up as semiconductors lag

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MarketWatch says the week has been favorable for investors focused on the broader, average segments of the US market, even as semiconductors have struggled.

The outlet frames the performance of “average” stocks as a sign of a healthier market backdrop, rather than a narrow rally confined to a single group.

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MarketWatchThe average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle. It’s a sign of a healthy market.
MarketWatchThe average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle. It’s a sign of a healthy market.

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