This doesn't constitute a market crash, and the U.S. is not in a recession right now. But if the economy worsens and stock prices fall further, three investing moves can help protect your portfolio.

The stock market initially plummeted but showed signs of rebounding April 2 in the wake of President Donald Trump's national address.

As noted, pullbacks, stock market corrections, bear markets, and crashes are normal and inevitable events. No amount of fiscal or monetary policy maneuvering, nor well-wishing by investors, can keep stocks from the occasional event- or emotion-driven swoon.

Nike's big drop on Wednesday has its stock 75% below COVID-era highs.

The stock market has offered investors a rollercoaster ride over the past several weeks, shifting between gains and losses. Expectations of rising volatility have been high, as we can see through recent peaks in the VIX-- and when this volatility index rises,

Four major warning signs are flashing at the same time -- a rare combination that preceded bear markets in the past.

The market is eager to turn on every new detail from the White House even as investors and analysts remain skeptical of what President Trump says and the timelines he pitches.

The market's worst days are often followed by the best days, according to JPMorgan Asset Management data. Investors who stay the course stand to gain the most.