bull market

American

[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.

a financial market characterized by investment prices that are rising or that are forecast to rise.

bull market Cultural

A market, especially a stock market, characterized by rising prices; the opposite of a bear market.

Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Strategists warn current volatility and high stock dispersion could signal a bull market top.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Higher interest rates could make the AI growth story that’s been powering the bull market harder to justify.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence has been the engine of the bull market, and SpaceX is a potential test of how strong investor appetite remains for everything cutting edge.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

That compares with 476 in the speculative bull market of 1999, said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That is why most traders seldom ever take their profits in a bull market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James

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