Panic in the Stock Market? Here’s What I’m Buying (and Avoiding)

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The stock market sell-off can be a difficult challenge for many investors. Here's how I am approaching the recent market volatility. (NASDAQ: AAPL) (NASDAQ: NVDA) (NYSE: UBER)

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 19, 2025. The video was published on April 21, 2025.

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Apple, Nvidia, and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Nvidia, and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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