TSLA375.6001.88%
GM77.770-0.75%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.665%
CYD41.470-0.4%
HMC24.325-0.155%
TM192.725-3.355%
CVNA403.0300.01%
PAG160.5700.57%
LAD274.300-2.09%
AN202.950-0.02%
GPI340.3200.54%
ABG200.960-1.05%
SAH71.2900.07%
TSLA375.6001.88%
GM77.770-0.75%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.665%
CYD41.470-0.4%
HMC24.325-0.155%
TM192.725-3.355%
CVNA403.0300.01%
PAG160.5700.57%
LAD274.300-2.09%
AN202.950-0.02%
GPI340.3200.54%
ABG200.960-1.05%
SAH71.2900.07%
TSLA375.6001.88%
GM77.770-0.75%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.665%
CYD41.470-0.4%
HMC24.325-0.155%
TM192.725-3.355%
CVNA403.0300.01%
PAG160.5700.57%
LAD274.300-2.09%
AN202.950-0.02%
GPI340.3200.54%
ABG200.960-1.05%
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