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[BRIEFING.COM] In the face of news that the unemployment rate climbed to a 25-year high, stocks managed to muster a modest gain, which gave the market its fifth straight advance. Stocks started the session moderately lower as participants... more...


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1.485001.6619090.090001,095.70
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American Financial Group Inc-0.36%24.81
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American Financial Group Inc-0.36%24.81
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American Financial Group Inc-0.36%521,744
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