sell off

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Traders also appeared to be making bets that the recent sell-off in both precious and industrial metals could be soon nearing an end.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A recent sell-off in the stock is just an opportunity, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The sell-off - part of a global correction in traditional software and IT stocks - preceded the market nervousness caused by recent geopolitical uncertainty, and is particularly significant for India.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Often, in the early stages of a sell-off, some names that don’t deserve to drop so harshly take major hits as market participants sell indiscriminately.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

To Steve Eisman at FrontPoint Partners, the market seemed mainly stupid or delusional: A financial culture that had experienced so many tiny panics followed by robust booms saw any sell-off as merely another buying opportunity.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis