bull market

American  

[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.

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

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bull market Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Mr. Blankfein’s career at Goldman spanned one of history’s longest bull markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

First, the commodity bull market is broadening out from gold to metals and energy, so those nations in control of strategically important chips, rare earths, minerals and oil supplies will have a major advantage.

From MarketWatch

He says that while BHP tends to underperform in bull markets, it typically significantly outperforms in bear markets and throughout commodity cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Magnificent Seven” group of magacap tech stocks have contributed mightily to the S&P 500’s returns since the current bull market began in late 2022.

From MarketWatch

In short, risks to the rally are real and mounting, an unwelcome combination for an aging bull market.

From Barron's