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    What is a mega-cap stock?

    Short answer

    The largest listed companies in the world — usually valued above $200 billion. Think Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Saudi Aramco.

    Why it matters

    A handful of mega-caps now drive most of the S&P 500's daily moves — one big mover can shift the whole index.

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