That’s a roughly 5.5% drop and easily explains why oil stocks are down today. It’s worth noting that the price of crude oil got a boost over the last couple of weeks as the war between Russia and Ukraine kicked off. That resulted in oil stocks being pushed higher as well, and also sent gas prices soaring.
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Should you buy stocks when they're down?
This is because when stocks fall from recent highs, they’re trading at a discount and will likely rebound at some point, which sets investors up for larger returns. Continuing to put money in the market when it’s down as opposed to selling is a great way to make sure you don’t miss out on a rebound.
Why is Apple's stock falling today?
Shares of the technology giant Apple (AAPL -1.70%) were falling today, likely for two separate reasons. The first is that Reuters reported this morning that Apple could face additional antitrust changes by the European Union (EU), and the second is that Apple's stock is probably sliding along with the broader market's drop today.
Why is the stock market struggling?
The stock market is struggling because of a combination of factors. First, there’s the ongoing fight to lower inflation. The Federal Reserve responded to the rapidly rising prices of food, energy, and consumer goods by increasing interest rates by 0.5 percentage points – the biggest rise since the year 2000.
Why is the DOW so badly losing?
The Dow has seen losses each week for eight weeks now, reflecting a generally poor stock market, high inflation, and economic uncertainty. It’s the worst losing streak the Dow has seen since 1923. Among the biggest losers in the stock market lately are tech companies.
Volatility is common
First, accept market volatility — which is relatively common — as a normal part of the process of investing and the best way to outrun inflation, said certified financial planner Brad Lineberger, president of Carlsbad, California-based Seaside Wealth Management, which manages about $165 million in assets.
Make a plan and stick to it
Sticking with your overall plan is generally the best thing you can do through a market slump, instead of panicking and selling too soon.
Have an emergency fund
Of course, even if you know that stock market volatility can benefit you in the long-run, financial advisors still recommend having a cash emergency fund on hand so that you can make it through a market meltdown without selling.
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