overbought
adjective
over·bought
ˌō-vər-ˈbȯt 
: not likely to show an immediate rise in price because of prior heavy buying and accompanying price rises
an overbought market
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While charts like Carnival Corp. (CCL) have once again become overbought, the strength of the recent breakout suggests they may just be getting started.
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David Keller, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
The rally in stocks last week exacerbated the market’s overbought condition.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
The stochastics are not yet overbought, increasing the likelihood that the up-move has more room.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
However, Jim said that to feel comfortable buying the dip at this stage, the stock market must first work off its overbought condition.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
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David Keller, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
The rally in stocks last week exacerbated the market’s overbought condition.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
The stochastics are not yet overbought, increasing the likelihood that the up-move has more room.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
However, Jim said that to feel comfortable buying the dip at this stage, the stock market must first work off its overbought condition.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Overbought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbought. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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