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7 reasons the stock market is so volatile

POSTED: 07:37 AM PST Mar 05, 2013 UPDATED: 07:45 AM PST Mar 05, 2013

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

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Plunge! Rebound! Crash! Rally! Plunge again! Here are seven reasons why the U.S. stock market is so volatile.

Volatile Stocks - Generic

Volatile Stocks - Fear Factor

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Volatile Stocks - Europe

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