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Market Trends and Job Cuts

Updated 2026-07-08 15:10 UTC 1 source Negative

MarketWatch reported on the performance of low-volatility stocks as a potential defense against summer market selloffs, alongside news that Allianz Partners is cutting up to 1,800 jobs.

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MarketWatch

Insurance giant says it’s turning to AI to replace as many as 1,800 jobs

Allianz Partners will axe between 1,500 and 1,800 roles from its workforce of close to 23,000

2026-07-08 14:54 UTC

MarketWatch

Why the stock market’s biggest laggards might be your best defense against a summer selloff

Low-volatility stocks are having a moment after a long stretch of underperformance.

2026-07-08 15:02 UTC