{
  "id": 19380680,
  "title": "The Stock Market Is Shaky Right Now. Here's Why I'm Not Worried.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/the-stock-market-is-shaky-right-now-heres-why-im-not-worried",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T18:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/10/the-stock-market-is-shaky-right-now-heres-why-im-n/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the wake of the Democrats' victory in the midterms, the stock market experienced some dramatic fluctuations. Several sectors, including energy, industrial, and technology, faced challenges due to fears of reduced AI investment and evolving regulations. Nevertheless, optimism surrounding potential reductions in inflation and oil prices, particularly if the Iran conflict concludes, spurred growth in numerous real estate, financial, and consumer discretionary stocks.\n\nDespite the present instability in the market, I wouldn't be overly concerned about short-term trends. The S&P 500, since its establishment in 1957, has yielded an average annual total return surpassing 10%, even amid ten official recessions and eleven bear markets. Those investors who chose to overlook the day-to-day volatility and concentrated on long-term profits reaped substantial benefits. However, those who hastily divested their stocks missed out on significant gains.\n\nThroughout the most recent four bear markets, comprising the dot-com crash, the Great Recession, the COVID crash, and the Fed's tightening cycle, the S&P 500 encountered peak-to-trough reductions of 49%, 57%, 34%, and 25%, respectively. Those who purchased additional stocks during these downturns saw even greater returns compared to those who merely held onto their investments through the tumultuous fluctuations.\n\nAccording to U.S. Bank's Economic Research Group, there is merely a 25% probability of a recession occurring within the next year. Nevertheless, even if such a downturn were to transpire, I would welcome it as an opportunity to acquire more of my preferred stocks at reduced valuations. When our analysts offer a stock tip, it is worth heeding. Stock Advisor's average return of 852%* stands in stark contrast to the S&P 500's 208%, demonstrating the potential for outsized returns. They have just disclosed the 10 best stocks for investors to purchase at this moment, available upon joining Stock Advisor. *Stock Advisor returns as of November 10, 2026. Enhance your investment strategy with The Motley Fool's premium services.",
  "summary": "Investors shouldn't worry about a potential market crash.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}