Daily Market Updates: Software recovery lifts August winners across energy and tech stocks

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Software recovery lifts August winners across energy and tech stocks

Moderna finished as August’s top performer, according to MarketWatch, with energy and technology among the strongest sectors.

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MarketWatch said the software industry continued its recovery in August, helping drive gains across a slate of top performing US stocks.

The outlet also pointed to strength in the energy and technology sectors during the month.

MarketWatch reported that Moderna was the best performing stock of August by a wide margin.

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MarketWatch23 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery

MarketWatch23 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery

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