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

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bull market

You’ve made so much money in this long bull market, why not take a flyer here and there?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

But it might actually save the bull market.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

A bull market supported by several sectors is much sturdier than one balanced on a tower of parabolic semiconductor stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

A long bull market brings blessings—and a curse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

During a bull market nearly all stocks are bought on margin, which is explained in Chapter XVI.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James

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