2026 laggards shine in Wednesday's mixed stock market that kicked off the third quarter

The stock market started the third quarter on a mixed note Wednesday, but it was a winning day for the year's biggest laggards. According to CNBC, the rally in previously underperforming stocks suggests investors might be broadening their exposure beyond the narrow group that's dominated the early market.

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