A bear market refers to periods when stock prices are declining, while a bull market is when prices are rising. Though they ...

You may have heard the terms "bear" and "bull" thrown around by friends, family, or coworkers debating the stock market. But what do these terms actually mean, and why do they matter? Typically ...

Bear markets, on the other hand, usually wind down within a year. History's longest bull market, following the Great Recession, hung around for nearly 11 years. During that time, the S&P 500 grew ...

It is common knowledge among investors that a bull market is one in which stocks have gone up, and a bear market is one in which stocks have fallen. But what exactly defines a bear market?

On Oct. 12, 2022, the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC -0.02%) -- which many use to gauge the health of the U.S. stock market -- hit the bottom of the most recent bear cycle and began its bull run. In the two ...

Among the key technical terms investors hear bandied about are "bull markets" vs "bear markets." Both are part of a typical long-term market cycle, but what's the difference? Bull markets are ...

U.S. stocks were kicking off their third year in the bull market with the S&P 500 scoring ... with some even turning into new bear markets, according to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist ...

Wall Street strategists believe there could be further gains ahead for the S&P 500 as the bull market enters its third year.

Will the good times keep on rolling for stocks? There’s a decent chance. Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA ...