Stocks Take a Break After August's Epic Round-Trip: Markets Wrap.

Stocks struggled to make progress after a recent rally that brought the market close to its all-time highs. The S&P 500's winning streak was interrupted by a drop in equities, but it had previously gained almost 8% in just eight days. Citigroup Inc. strategists noted that nearly $16 billion in new long bets have been added to S&P 500 futures, driving positioning to extended levels. While some experts believe a breather for the equity market would be healthy, others anticipate ongoing stock-market strength. [Extracted from the article]