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The blue-chip Dow slipped 0.77%, but gained just under 2% for its best week since December, nearing the 40,000 level.
Overall, total deal value in the region plunged last year to its lowest since 2014 amid a fundraising slowdown.
"We really believe in style diversification and feel that remaining diversified with value and growth stocks remains prudent," Benson said.
Persons:
Dow, Joe Biden, Biden, Aaron Benson, Baird, Benson
Organizations:
CNBC, Nasdaq, Bain & Company, Biden, Saturday
Locations:
U.S, Japan, Asia Pacific, China