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Russell 20002,975.02−1.34%
S&P 5007,715.00−0.10%
Dow Jones53,553.10−0.01%
Nasdaq 10029,462.80−0.41%
Russell 20002,975.02−1.34%
S&P 5007,715.00−0.10%
Dow Jones53,553.10−0.01%
Nasdaq 10029,462.80−0.41%
Russell 20002,975.02−1.34%
S&P 5007,715.00−0.10%
Dow Jones53,553.10−0.01%
Nasdaq 10029,462.80−0.41%
Russell 20002,975.02−1.34%
S&P 5007,715.00−0.10%
Dow Jones53,553.10−0.01%
Nasdaq 10029,462.80−0.41%
Russell 20002,975.02−1.34%

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