Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Americas

The Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024..

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Good morning. Markets return to calmer waters after a ferocious selloff, but the prospect of a rebound is fading. Meanwhile, investors are building up protection against future crashes. Here’s what traders are talking about. — David Goodman

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