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To quote Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner, “Stocks always go down faster than they go up, but they always go up more than they go down”.

In other words, don’t panic, Fools. 

Take a look at our investing experts’ timely commentary to learn more:

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Just released: July’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Down more than 10% in 6 months, Fools are backing these 5 UK stocks to reverse that – and then some! – by 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

Some of our UK free-site writers have put forward their candidates for turnaround stocks!

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before August [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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3 UK stocks Fools think could make a mockery of analyst earnings forecasts

| The Motley Fool Staff

Though we're long-term investors here at The Motley Fool UK, every shareholder likes to see a spike in their stock…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before August [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Just released: July’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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3 UK shares Fools would buy ahead of the Magnificent Seven

| The Motley Fool Staff

Sometimes it's hard for investors to see the forest for the trees. When much coverage is focused on the Mag…

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As interest rates rise to 3%, is a stock market crash now inevitable?

| Andrew Mackie

Rising interest rates are stoking fears that a stock market crash is imminent. However, this Fool argues that there are…

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Here’s what I’d do in a stock market crash!

| Charlie Keough

With inflation predicted to soar, there could be a stock market crash on the horizon. Here, this Fool explains how…

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Have we seen the worst of the 2022 stock market crash?

| Dylan Hood

2022 has been a turbulent year for markets, but things seemed to have eased since July. Dylan Hood takes a…

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2 good reasons why I’m not panicking about stock markets

| Michelle Freeman

Recent headlines can make it feel like chaos in the stock markets. As an investor, Michelle Freeman outlines why she's…

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Is the stock market crashing?

| Dylan Hood

Markets are proving pretty volatile at the moment so are we headed towards a stock market crash? Dylan Hood takes…

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My 3 best tips on how to invest in today’s stock market

| John Choong

With fears of an impending stock market crash, here are three of my best tips on how to invest in…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has tanked. So I’m doing this

| Paul Summers

This Fool's Stocks and Shares ISA has taken a huge knock from the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Here's what's helping him stay…

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2 blue chip FTSE 100 shares to buy for the market recovery

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With the FTSE 100 down 5.3% this year already, I am looking at some blue-chip stocks to bolster my portfolio…

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3 Foolish ways I’m dealing with stock market volatility

| Paul Summers

As share prices yo-yo, this committed Fool explains his simple strategy for negotiating stock market volatility.

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The Centrica share price falls as profits double. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Centrica (LSE:CNA) share price has tumbled despite an encouraging set of results. Is this a great opportunity for this…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy if markets keep falling

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stocks he's got his eye on if the 2022 sell-off continues.

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed over 20%! I think it’s a screaming buy

| Paul Summers

A quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock has tumbled in value. This Fool is considering backing up the truck.

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This FTSE stock has crashed 70% and I think things could get worse!

| Paul Summers

Times are tough at this FTSE stock and Paul Summers thinks there's more pain ahead, so he won't be buying.

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Why I’m preparing for another stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks have been volatile in 2022 and Edward Sheldon believes there's more volatility to come. Here's how he's preparing for…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK growth shares I’d buy hand over fist if the selling continues

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is looking for great UK shares to buy in this market crash. Here are three growth stocks he's…

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Stock market crash: I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK stocks

| Paul Summers

Bleeding from the stock market crash, this Fool is calling on the wisdom of Warren Buffett to soothe his pain.

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The stock market has tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a bit of meltdown right now. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 was down 2.6%. Here's what…

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The US stock market crash is here! What am I doing?

| Stuart Blair

Over the past few weeks, many stocks have continued to get battered, amounting to a stock market crash. What is…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares in the stock market crash, here’s my total return

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price has recovered well since the stock market crash in 2020. So, how much would I have…

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2 warning signs that a stock market crash could be just round the corner

| Andrew Mackie

As stocks continue to ride high, Andrew Mackie examines two warning signs that a stock market crash could be about…

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Stock market crash: here’s what the ‘smart money’ thinks right now

| James Reynolds

How can we know if a stock market is about to happen? We can't. But these billionaire investors made their…

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3 investment myths Warren Buffett has busted

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett has become one of the richest men in the world by showing how these investment myths are wrong.

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’m buying before 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan looks at one growth and one income FTSE 100 share that he could add to his portfolio before…

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Stock market crash? I’d buy these 2 UK shares

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Although the FTSE 100 has opened strongly today, I am looking at FTSE 100 shares I'd buy in case of…

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Stock market crash in 2022? Here’s how I’m preparing for it

| Paul Summers

Will there be a stock market crash in 2022? Lacking a crystal ball, Paul Summers is preparing for the worst.

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The FTSE 100 plunges 3%. Is this the start of a major stock market crash?

| Stuart Blair

Due to news of a new, serious COVID variant, the FTSE 100 slumped 3% today. But is this the start…

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How I’m preparing for the next stock market crash

| Paul Summers

A market crash is inevitable, thinks Paul Summers. Here are four ways he's preparing for the tougher times that could…

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3 small-cap stocks I’d buy in the next market crash

| Paul Summers

Having performed strongly over the last year, Paul Summers picks out three minnows he'd consider buying when the next big…

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The stocks to buy in another stock market crash

| Stuart Blair

Another stock market crash could be imminent and Stuart Blair is prepared. He looks at the stocks he'll buy if…

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3 AIM stocks to buy when stock markets next tumble

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market has lost its mojo in recent weeks. Paul Summers has already identified three AIM stocks he'd…

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3 ‘no brainer’ FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy on the next market correction

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three high-quality FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he'd buy if or when markets lose their post-pandemic momentum.

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4 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy during the next market correction

| Paul Summers

A market correction, or crash, is inevitable at some point. Paul Summers picks out four FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is crashing

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) tumbled 2% as markets opened this morning. Paul Summers looks at the reasons for the sell-off.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a stock market crash

| Paul Summers

As valuations continue to look frothy, Paul Summers picks three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd buy in preparation for a…

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The Unilever share price is struggling. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now!

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has been falling despite markets rallying. Paul Summers thinks this could be a great…

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3 reasons I think we could see a stock market crash in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks are expected to perform well in 2021. However, Edward Sheldon believes we can't rule out another stock market crash.

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Stock market crash: will there be another one before 2020 ends?

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash can happen again as risks to the UK economy start rising. But Manika Premsingh thinks there…

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FTSE 100: I’d buy cheap UK shares now

| Thomas Carr

FTSE 100 stocks have roared back from the stock market crash. But it's still a good time to buy UK…

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Forget the FTSE 100. This UK small-cap share is up 400% since markets crashed!

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is up 12% since the beginning of the month, but owners of this small-cap share…

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Forget the market crash and recession. It’s the Cash ISA that will kill your retirement dreams!

| Paul Summers

Those looking to grow their wealth will do far more harm saving in a Cash ISA than investing in shares,…

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