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Stock Market Volatility Rises

Updated 2026-08-17 21:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The number of negative-beta stocks in the S&P 500 reached a new record high, indicating increased market volatility. This trend could impact investor sentiment and strategies.

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Here’s another factoid that should get the AI bears excited: Stocks in the S&P 500 are increasingly trading in opposite directions on a given day. That means higher volatility than the performance of the index would lead one to believe.
2026-08-17 21:15 UTC
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