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A rally in stocks faded at the end of a wild August on Wall Street, with investors gearing up for whats historically known as the worst month for equities. For all the whiplash in global markets a few weeks ago, things are looking reasonably calm. Equities saw mild moves on Friday, with the S&P 500 poised for its fourth consecutive monthly gain amid data showing the economy is holding up, while leaving the door open for t