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

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Example Sentences

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bull market

The buy-it-all investing boom that characterized the early years of the bull market for tech stocks is petering out, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

That tough summer stretch likely marked the “beginning of the end” for the bull market, but the strategist warned the bear market won’t come due to one event.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

During the early years of the bull market, gains for the top-performing stocks far outpaced the earnings that analysts expected these companies to bring in over the next year.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

The current bull market probably won’t be cut off by higher rates, but a growth slowdown or recession could disrupt the momentum, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

In a period of depression, the banks accumulate money, and there always is an abundance of money at the beginning of a bull market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by John James Butler

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