Since 1950, however, August has had a mixed track record: Now that only 2% of Americans farm, the market has lost its potent fertilizer for fueling August profits. Yes, the Dow rose in 35 of the last 60 Augusts, falling only 25 times, but August has been the second-worst month for the Dow and S&P since 1987.*
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