Earnings season can lead to large swings in individual stocks and the broader market as investors digest new financials and guidance. This time around, the market is also processing key Federal Reserve announcements, gross domestic product (GDP) data, and a slew of other macroeconomic updates. Chances are, a stock you follow has seen or could see a big move up or down.

Here's what to do if that big swing happens, as well as steps you can take to remain calm instead of letting the price action skew your perception of the company's long-term investment thesis.

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