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At a time when every dip in stocks is perceived as an opportunity, buyers emerged after a brief pullback led by some of the biggest winners of the artificial-intelligence boom. Bitcoin rallied. Bonds fell.
Equities rebounded, with the S&P 500 up almost 1% following a slide that underscored worries over how stretched the market has become and how sensitive it is to unfavorable news. Chipmakers, which bore the brunt of the recent selling, led gains on Wednesday.
Bonds slid as data showed US services activity expanded at the fastest pace in eight months. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said a report underscoring a rise in employment at companies was “a welcome surprise,” but reiterated rates need to be lower.
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