7 reasons the stock market is so volatile

Published On: Mar 05 2013 09:37:41 AM CST   Updated On: Mar 05 2013 09:45:51 AM CST

Plunge! Rebound! Crash! Rally! Plunge again! Why is the U.S. stock market so volatile?

Volatile Stocks - Fear Factor
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1. Fear Factor -- Fear typically drives much of the selling on the stock market, mainly fear of more substantial losses to come.

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