market downturn

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Micah Zimmerman

Three Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Through Market Turmoil

Three growth stocks—e.l.f. Beauty, Vita Coco, and Dutch Bros—deserve permanent ownership despite market downturns, thanks to proven track records and durable competitive advantages.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Bamboo Works

Chinese Cancer Screener Bets on Hong Kong IPO Despite Biotech Downturn

Wuhan Ammunition Life-tech pursues Hong Kong listing with doubled revenue but widened losses, facing 147x P/S valuation amid sector turmoil.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Vanguard ETF Performance in Recession: What History Reveals About 2026

Historical analysis shows dividend growth stocks outperformed during 2008 and 2020 downturns. Recession trigger type determines sector impact; tech focus amplifies growth stock risk while stagflation favors dividend yield strategies.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Robinhood's Hidden Risk: A Bull Market Generation Faces Its First Real Test

Robinhood has never weathered a bear market as a public company. Its young customer base, average age 31, may panic during downturns, threatening the broker's growth trajectory.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rick Munarriz

Wood's Contrarian Play: Ark Invest Loads Up on Beaten-Down Growth Stocks

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought shares of $HOOD, GeneDX, and $TSLA despite steep YTD declines, doubling down on growth bets amid market weakness.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Nabaparna Bhattacharya

Merck Shares Fall 3.12% Despite $53M Terns Pharma Acquisition Announcement

Merck stock fell 3.12% Tuesday despite announcing a $53-per-share acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals, pressured by broader market decline and healthcare sector weakness.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Lee and Ackman Urge 'Buy the Dip' as S&P 500 Falls 4.6% on Geopolitical Fears

Fundstrat's Tom Lee and Pershing Square's Bill Ackman recommend buying quality stocks after S&P 500 fell 4.6% due to Iran tensions and AI spending concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rick Munarriz

Investor Bets on AI, Social Media, and Real Estate Recovery Amid Market Volatility

Investor purchases $NVDA, $RDDT, and $Z during March downturn, citing AI growth, user acceleration, and real estate recovery potential despite macro risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Amazon vs. MercadoLibre: Which E-Commerce Giant to Buy in Market Downturn

Amazon's balanced growth and profitability gains position it ahead of high-growth but margin-pressured MercadoLibre during market downturns, appealing to risk-averse investors seeking stability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa

Market Downturn Creates Buying Opportunity: 15 Undervalued Stocks Emerge as Spring Bargains

Analyst identifies 15 undervalued stocks across sectors amid early-2026 market decline, creating strategic buying opportunities for contrarian investors seeking quality assets at discounted valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

Equal-Weight S&P 500 ETF Offers Shelter From Tech Concentration Risk

Invesco's equal-weight S&P 500 ETF ($RSP) presents a diversified alternative as tech-heavy indices stumble, allocating just 1.3% to mega-cap stocks versus 33% in traditional indexes.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Nathan Reiff

Three Dividend Stocks Surge as Market Tumbles 5% Over Iran Tensions

Crescent Energy, Viper Energy Partners, and Unum Group outperform amid S&P 500 decline, offering attractive dividend yields and growth potential.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Three Tech-Driven Growth Stocks Positioned to Thrive Despite Market Volatility

Three tech-driven growth stocks—Oscar Health, Adyen, and Remitly Global—offer compelling valuations amid Nasdaq volatility, combining structural advantages with secular growth trends.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Nasdaq Correction Creates Buying Opportunities in Latin American and Asian E-Commerce Leaders

Nasdaq enters correction territory. MercadoLibre and Coupang offer compelling value despite steep declines from peaks.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Geoff Bysshe

Market Decline Shows Signs of Persistence as Risk-Off Signals Intensify

Markets hit new lows amid broad risk-off signals and elevated volatility. Mega-cap tech shows resilience while analysts recommend defensive positioning over aggressive short-selling.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Market Down 5%? Why $SCHD Offers 3x the Dividend Yield

With the S&P 500 down 5.4%, the Schwab Dividend Equity ETF ($SCHD) offers a 3.3% yield—triple the market's—holding ~100 dividend-paying stocks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Retirees Brace for 2026: Three Defense Strategies Against Market Volatility

Retirees prepare for 2026 volatility using portfolio diversification, flexible withdrawals, and two-year cash reserves to avoid forced asset sales during downturns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

AI Stock Selloff: History Suggests Holding Quality Leaders Through Volatility

Historical precedent suggests holding quality AI leaders like Nvidia and Amazon through volatility while trimming weaker competitors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund And Daniel Foelber

Bitcoin vs. XRP: Which Crypto Offers Better Value After Sharp Pullbacks?

Bitcoin and XRP have plummeted from peaks, sparking investor debate over which cryptocurrency presents superior value in the current market downturn.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Katie Brockman

How Savvy Investors Are Positioning for Recession Risks While Markets Defy Predictions

Investors employ three-part recession strategy: build 3-6 month emergency funds, research quality stocks for potential downturns, and avoid panic selling despite 25-49% recession odds.
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