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Magnificent Seven Now Make Up a Record 38% of the S&P 500’s Market Cap
The Magnificent Seven now make up a record 38% of the S&P 500, marking the highest market concentration in the index’s history.
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The Magnificent Seven now make up a record 38% of the S&P 500, marking the highest market concentration in the index’s history.
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