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What is the Standard and Poor 500?


Question: "What is the Standard and Poor 500?"

Answer: "The Standard and Poor 500 is an index, market-weighted, of 400 Industrial Stocks, 40 Financial Stocks, 20 Transportation Stocks, and 40 Utility Stocks."

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