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As a young stock analyst on Wall Street, I recall a moment of frustration that led me to express my disbelief in a more restrained manner than a common colloquialism. During the early stages of the Great Financial Crisis, my work focused on analyzing companies such as Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual. The intensity of the situation required me to meticulously examine financial statements, interpret data on Excel, establish price targets in alignment with my perceptions, and communicate this information to clients.

Handling the analysis of 57 retailers varied from major corporations like Walmart and Target to others like Sears Holdings (now Tapestry). The routine spreadsheet assessments for these companies mirrored the procedures done for other financial analyses.

Amid this period, market volatility was overwhelming, causing stock prices to plummet drastically every day, creating turmoil and testing one's emotional and physical resilience. The pressure was immense, and I found myself staying overnight in the boardroom instead of going home during the market's peak.

Reflecting back over a decade later, now in a different role as a journalist and manager, I am reminded of the recent market turbulence that has resurfaced. While the circumstances differ from the past crisis, this new era has redefined the investment landscape, making stock selection a daunting task, according to a Wall Street contact.

The validity of this sentiment is evident in the case of Apple, a strong company with robust revenue streams, yet still experiencing stock fluctuations due to concerns related to Trump's tariffs.