Daily Market Updates: More stocks are beating the S&P 500, hitting a four-year high

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More stocks are beating the S&P 500, hitting a four-year high

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MarketWatch reports that the count of individual stocks beating the S&P 500 has reached its highest level in four years.

The outlet says the shift reflects a broader pattern where, for the first time in four years, the average stock is outperforming the stock market.

Latest closeS&P 500 7,709.96 ▼0.2%

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MarketWatchThe number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.

MarketWatchThe number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.

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