Dow clinches its worst September start since 2008 as history repeats itself - MarketWatch — SkimNews
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- The Dow opened September with its worst start since 2008, according to MarketWatch, with the index repeating a historical seasonal pattern of weakness.
- Outlets including Morningstar and Seeking Alpha are urging investors to reposition portfolios and brace for impact, citing September's track record as a historically risky stretch for stocks.
Why it matters: The Dow's worst September start since 2008 matters because multiple outlets — from MarketWatch to Morningstar to Seeking Alpha — are now converging on the same warning, meaning retail investors and portfolio managers face a rare consensus call to brace for a historically weak month rather than dismiss the seasonal pattern as noise.
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