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News · Equities · MarketWatch · Mon, Sep 21, 2026 9:00 PM

As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are cracks below the surface

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About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.

OpenBook market desk: About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.

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