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At close · Thu, Jul 16, 2026
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Most investors struggled to beat the market despite a strong quarter

WSJ Markets highlighted that performance was mixed across the market, with chip stocks falling even as the broader quarter looked strong.

WSJ Markets said that during a strong quarter, most investors still did not manage to outperform the market.

The outlet pointed to weakness among chip makers, noting that some of the areas investors may have expected to drive results instead declined.

The report framed the divergence between a broadly solid period and individual stock or sector outcomes, underscoring how hard it can be to pick winners.

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