Hedge fund performance in July was a mixed bag, with stockpickers benefiting from rising markets while systematic funds initially struggled due to crowded trades. Goldman Sachs reported stockpickers gained almost 1.5%, while systematic funds saw a negative 2% return before recovering. Multi-strategy funds posted muted results, and individual fund performances varied widely.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking