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Phoenix Education Partners, Pentair And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday’s Pre-Market Session

Avi Kapoor

US stock futures mostly higher, Nasdaq up by 100 points. Phoenix Education falls after cutting sales guidance. Other stocks also down in pre-market.

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