bull market
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bull market
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Recent activity could be taken as a sign that “this bull market has transitioned into its explosive later stages, where price and volatility climb together rather than apart,” he writes on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
More recently, members of the “Magnificent Seven” have helped to power this AI-driven bull market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
The usual retort in a bull market for the new-new thing is that skeptics “don’t get it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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
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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