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 ...

"We have wind at our sails, and this bull market should last at least another 12, maybe 18 months." Jay Woods of Freedom ...

A bull market is essentially the opposite of a bear market. Bull markets occur when there is a sustained rise in stock prices, and they are typically accompanied by elevated consumer confidence ...

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 ...

Value stocks usually show their worth in bear markets. Many of them also pay dividends. So you can use a bull market to increase your value stock holdings efficiently—as preparation for the next ...

Though shares could tumble in October, the current rally is more than likely to trot ahead into a third year and beyond.

Bearing this in mind, two fool.com contributors examine the bull and bear arguments for Albemarle stock. What many investors are not properly recognizing, however, is that the company's financial ...

The bull market following the Great Recession, for example, lasted nearly 11 years. If you stop investing now because a bear market may be coming, you could miss out on serious earnings.

The stock market has surged since October 2022, with major indexes posting strong gains. With the bull market in stocks now two years old, investors are wondering how long the rally can last.