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October can be a scary month for stocks

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MarketWatch warns that October can be a difficult period for stocks, and investors may already know the reasons if another large market decline occurs this year.

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MarketWatchOctober can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.
MarketWatchOctober can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.

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