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Rising Treasury yields caused the Utilities sector to lag in performance. — Higher yields increase borrowing costs for capital-intensive utilities and make their dividends less attractive relative to bonds.
-0.40Energy sector performance was led by smaller refiners including MPC, PSX, and VLO. — Strength in refining margins suggests positive short-term cash flow for specific mid-cap energy names.
+0.30The S&P 500 rose 2% in August, with the Nasdaq 100 outperforming due to mega-cap strength. — Broad equity gains and tech leadership indicate sustained risk appetite, though the magnitude is moderate.
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[mutual] Both are identified as smaller refiners operating within the same energy sector.
[mutual] Both are identified as smaller refiners operating within the same energy sector.
[mutual] Both are identified as smaller refiners operating within the same energy sector.
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