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  "id": 6930135,
  "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This 1 Move Protects Investors Every Single Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-history-says-this-1-move-protects",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
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    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stock-market-crash-coming-history-132000742.html"
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  "account": "The stock market is currently experiencing volatility, despite reaching all-time highs earlier this year. Headwinds include rising oil prices, ongoing tariff battles, and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. During past market downturns, such as the 2009 dot-com bubble and the Great Recession, those who stayed invested saw significant long-term gains. The key to weathering a bear market is to invest in strong, quality companies with solid fundamentals, competitive advantages, and competent management. Historical data shows that staying invested for the long term outperforms trying to time the market, even during major crises. The Motley Fool recommends focusing on high-quality stocks and holding them for at least several years or ideally, decades to maximize returns and minimize risk.",
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        "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This 1 Move Protects Investors Every Single Time",
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        "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This 1 Move Protects Investors Every Single Time",
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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."
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