The stock market showed signs of recovery for the second consecutive day, with the S&P 500 down just 0.1% after an initial dip. The Nasdaq Composite also fell 0.1%, while the Dow dropped 0.1% after a 300-point decline at the start of trading.

Wednesday saw the market closing higher after a volatile week, with shifts away from 2025 winners attributed to subtle changes in trading patterns rather than a specific news event. Market observers are looking for sustained buying to counter the recent selling trend amid low trading volume.

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