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The US stock market noticeably slammed the brakes on Monday, April 20, 2026, following an impressive rally in the previous weeks. The Dow Jones closed nearly unchanged with a minimal decline of about -0.01% at approximately 49,442 points. The broader S&P 500 fell by about -0.2%, ending trading at around 7,109 points. The most significant losses were seen in the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite , which abruptly ended its winning streak with a loss of about -0.3%, closing at approximately 24,404 points. This halted a multi-day upward trend...
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