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S&P 500 heads for the first July decline since 2014. Here are the stocks that led the selloff.

First publishedJul 31, 16:38 UTC
Last updatedJul 31, 18:41 UTC · 20m ago
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S&P 500 heads for the first July decline since 2014. Here are the stocks that led the selloff.
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After a whipsaw end to the month, the stock market’s decline was highlighted by the worst month for chip stocks in 24 years.

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{"The S&P 500 is set to finish July lower, the first drop in that month since 2014.","Chip stocks suffered their worst month in 24 years, pulling the index down.","The market ended the month with big swings, a whipsaw movement.","Investors are watching these moves closely."}

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{"A falling S&P 500 can affect retirement savings and overall economic confidence.","When chip stocks fall, it may signal trouble for technology companies and the broader tech sector."}

In brief
What is the S&P 500?
It is an index that tracks the performance of 500 large U.S. companies.
Why are chip stocks important?
They make semiconductors used in many electronics, so their health reflects tech industry strength.
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    S&P 500 heads for the first July decline since 2014. Here are the stocks that led the selloff.

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