Stock Market Today With IBD Tariff Troubles Flare Up Again. Here’s What To Do Now. CBOE, Casey’s General Store, Cencora In Focus.
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Oct 10, 2025 Market turmoil ignites as tariff disputes heat up, spurring a selloff across major indices. The hosts dissect how momentum trading and algorithms amplify market moves, emphasizing the importance of patience. They provide strategies for trimming positions and outline practical steps for trading in volatile times. Small-cap stocks are under scrutiny, while sectors like tech falter. Attention shifts to potential winners amid the chaos, including CBOE and Casey’s General Stores. Finally, they stress adapting strategies in response to market signals for better trading outcomes.
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News-Driven Algo Amplification
- Market reactions to headline news are amplified by text-reading and momentum algos, creating sharp initial moves.
- Give the market time to digest news before assuming the immediate move is the lasting trend.
Scale Out And Protect Positions
- If a sharp down day persists, reduce exposure starting with weakest holdings and work up to your best names.
- Use hedges or move to cash depending on your trading style to manage risk in a bad break.
Lesson From The Dec. 18th Selloff
- Mike admits he took too much action on a previous Dec. 18th down day and learned to be more patient next time.
- He now prefers dialing back risk quickly and letting markets settle after big breaks.
