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July Market Wrap-Up: Small-Caps Shine Amid Tech Sector Cool-Down [StreetAuthority]    From Our Partners  [Summer Stock Alert: Prepare for a "cash avalanche"]( An alarming new report from Goldan Sachs could spell trouble for America's favorite stocks. The consequences for our financial system and YOUR wealth, could last a decade. [Here's what it means for your money.](   July Market Wrap-Up: Small-Caps Shine Amid Tech Sector Cool-Down By John Persinos  As the calendar flips to August, let’s reflect on a bullish July that showcased the emergence of sector rotation. Equity markets concluded July on a positive note, with the S&P 500 registering a modest gain of just over 1%. This marks the eighth monthly gain in the past nine months for the index. Key sectors contributing to this performance were real estate, utilities, and financials. In contrast, the technology and communication services sectors, which have been significant drivers of year-to-date gains, took a logical breather, ending the month lower. U.S. small-cap stocks shined in July, with the Russell 2000 Index surging over 10%, marking its best monthly performance since December. This ascent led to a notable outperformance margin of around 9% compared to U.S. large-cap stocks, the largest gap since February 2000. Mid-cap stocks also enjoyed robust returns, with the Russell Mid-cap Index climbing 4.7%. The superior performance of small- and mid-cap stocks relative to large-cap stocks can be attributed to easing inflation and economic indicators suggesting moderate but stable economic growth, which favored the more economically sensitive sectors. On the international front, developed large-cap stocks and emerging-market stocks also finished the month on a high note. The MSCI EAFE Index gained nearly 3%, while the MSCI EM Index saw a more modest rise of less than 1%. In the fixed-income arena, U.S. investment-grade bonds benefited from declining yields, with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index advancing over 2% in July. Soft economic data has led to lower bond yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield closing below 4% and the 2-year yield dropping to 4.16%. The benchmark 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has slipped to 4.28% (see chart). [Read More...](   [Clock]( ["Boring Trade" Generates $185 Every Day. Like Clockwork.]( Forget cryptos, pot stocks, and other "shiny object" investments. Instead, you could collect an average of $185 every day of the year with this "boring" trade strategy Forbes magazine says is "like finding money in the street." [For full details, click here.]( You are receiving this email at {EMAIL}as part of your subscription to StreetAuthority. To ensure that you receive these emails, [please add us to your address book.]( [Terms](   [Privacy](   [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 [[ StreetAuthority ]] [[ 20 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 202, Sterling, VA 20165 ]] All rights reserved. Any reproduction, copying, or redistribution, in whole or in part, is prohibited.