bull market

noun

: a market in which securities or commodities are persistently rising in value compare bear market

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Through Wednesday's close, Oracle, which led the latest leg of the bull market, is off more than 10% from its recent high. Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025 The Russell has soared 40% since its low point in April, entering a new bull market as small businesses embrace optimism about lower rates. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 Improving investor behavior means staying vigilant during bull markets. Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025 Sean explains why gold, mining stocks, and critical metals could be in a new supercycle, while John sees plenty of runway left for the bull market thanks to profit growth, lower rates, and tech leadership. Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bull market

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bull market was in 1858

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“Bull market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20market. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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