bull market

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Recent Examples of bull market When similar events occur during bull markets, external events are often a trigger rather than a cause. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026 Since 1966, the average bear market has lasted about 15 months, while the average bull market has endured for nearly six years. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 The short-selling universe has been shrinking in the face of the relentless US bull market, regulatory threats and the rise of unpredictable retail traders. Alexandra Semenova, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 2026 And that bet only works in a bull market. Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bull market
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bear market
Noun
  • In 1995, semis fell into their own bear market even as the broad indexes continued higher.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
  • The call options are designed to provide consistently monthly income and reduce drawdowns, which might soften losses in a bear market.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Bull market.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20market. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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