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The average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle. It’s a sign of a healthy market.

The average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle. It’s a sign of a healthy market.
MarketWatch Friday 17 July 2026, 21:55 UTC By Joy Wiltermuth 1 min read
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It has been a good week to be average on Wall Street.

It has been a good week to be average on Wall Street. [Image text:] 22-51 WALL ST
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