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SAAM Daily Closing Brief — April 9, 2026

Mitesh Patel · Apr 9, 2026 · 3 min read

1. Closing Snapshot

S&P 500 (SPX): 6,824.66, +0.62%
Nasdaq Composite: 22,822.42, +0.83%

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