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STOCKS DO NOTHING: Here's what you need to know

Stocks were once again little changed on Monday.

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Stocks barely budged on Monday as gains in energy stocks offset losses in raw-material producers.

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  • Dow:
  • S&P 500:
  • Nasdaq:
  • US 10-year yield:
  • WTI crude oil:

1. The 'smart money' is playing tug of war with a crucial part of the Trump trade. Hedge funds and large-cap mutual funds disagree about the future prospects of the financial sector, which has been a shining spot of the Trump trade since the presidential election.

2. A secret weapon is propping up global markets: A reservoir of cash that makes it easy for investors to buy on dips. The $5 trillion in capital sitting on the sidelines is close to the highest in history, and could spell more gains for equities and bonds alike.

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