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Stocks Slump After Fitch Downgrades U.S. Debt; VRTX, OLLI, AJG Hold Up

Stocks Slump After Fitch Downgrades U.S. Debt; VRTX, OLLI, AJG Hold Up

Bond yields rose again, fueling negative sentiment.

Stock Market Today With IBD · Investor's Business Daily

August 2, 202316m 34s

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A wave of selling hit the stock market Wednesday after Fitch downgraded the U.S credit rating to AA+ from AAA. The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since November and sellers swarmed around leading growth stocks. Vertex Pharmaceuticals had a positive response to earnings; Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is trading tightly near highs and insurer Arthur J. Gallagher is in a buy zone.

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