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Energy was the best performing sector on the S&P 500 on Tuesday amid reemerging macro tensions, with Yemen's Houthi militants attacking a commercial ship on Red Sea. Meanwhile, Staples and Utilities were lower, with yields on U.S. Treasuries up for the 5th straight session.
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Kura Sushi (KRUS) up 1.9%
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Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) down 21.4%
Penguin Solutions (PENG) down 7.7%
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