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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If the bull market continues, “European stocks may not shoot the lights out,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“We remain constructive on the long-term bull market, but mounting technical evidence suggests an increased risk of a deeper pullback,” Turnquist added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The IPO calendar is heating up with blockbuster deals as the bull market for U.S. stocks has run more than three years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But the cracks to the bull market narrative are starting to appear.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But a major correction to a lasting bull market invariably leads to recession or worse.

From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel

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