When an unusual occurrence occurs, such as a stock price jump of 10% in one day, it is not likely to be repeated the next trading day. This is an example of

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This is an example of regression to the mean, which is the phenomenon that if a variable is extreme on its first measurement, it will tend to be closer to the average on its second measurement.

When an Unusual Occurrence Occurs, Such as a Stock Price