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Why Do Stocks Crash More Than They Soar? Unpacking the Mystery of Market Asymmetry

Why Do Stocks Crash More Than They Soar? Unpacking the Mystery of Market Asymmetry

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Jul 14, 2025
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Imagine you’re an investor who bought shares in a promising tech startup. For months, the stock price climbs steadily as the company announces new products and partnerships. Then, one day, out of the blue, the stock plummets by 20% in a single day. What happened? Was it just bad luck, or is there something deeper at play in the stock market that makes s…

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