US stocks are at record highs, but everyday Americans are struggling. Why? And how can you profit from it?

Reported by Yahoo Finance · Published 1 Aug 2026, 7:15 PM MYT (5 hr ago)

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US stocks are at record highs, but everyday Americans are struggling. Why? And how can you profit from it?

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