Headline Risk is the bane of every investor's existence. You never know when a news story is going to come out that will send your stock tumbling. And it's not just individual companies that are affected by headline risk, but whole sectors and even the market as a whole can be brought down by one bad piece of news.The best way to protect yourself from headline risk is to diversify your investments and never put all your eggs in one basket. That way, if one company or sector takes a hit, you won't be wiped out completely. And always remember: the market always comes back eventually, so don't panic if you see your stocks taking a dip in value.