
Trader Ashley Lara works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 20. When the market is plunging, it's tempting to throw in the towel and sell. But dumping stocks on days when the Dow is getting whacked is usually the wrong thing to do.
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When the market is plunging like it did last Friday and on Monday, it's tempting to throw in the towel and sell. Big drops can be scary.

