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Nov 2022
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U.S. Stocks Are in a Bear Market, So Why...

The Wall Street Journal
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Despite an unsettled economy and rising interest rates that have rattled Wall Street, investors continue to favor U.S. stocks over foreign equities. WSJ markets reporter Eric Wallerstein joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why, and what it means for your portfolio. 
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