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A quick definition of volatility:

Volatility: Volatility refers to the tendency of prices in the stock market to change suddenly and drastically. This means that the value of a stock or other investment can go up or down very quickly and unexpectedly. It is important for investors to be aware of volatility and to understand the risks involved in investing in volatile markets.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Volatility refers to the tendency of prices in the stock market to change suddenly and drastically. It is a measure of how much the price of a security fluctuates over time.

Example: Let's say you own shares in a company that has been performing well and steadily increasing in value. Suddenly, news breaks that the company's CEO is stepping down, causing investors to panic and sell their shares. This sudden drop in demand causes the price of the shares to plummet, resulting in a volatile market.

Another example: A company's stock may experience volatility if it is heavily influenced by external factors such as political instability, economic downturns, or natural disasters. For instance, if a hurricane were to hit a major oil-producing region, the price of oil would likely spike, causing the stock prices of oil companies to become volatile.

These examples illustrate how volatility can cause sudden and extreme price changes in the stock market, making it difficult for investors to predict and manage their investments.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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