bear market

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Four years ago, when crypto prices plummeted and stocks fell into a bear market, the brokerage’s younger users stopped trading in droves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

When interest rates rose and a bear market took shape in 2022, Robinhood’s business struggled—and its stock price followed suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But there’s still unease; 41% of respondents expect a bear market within the next 12 months, up from 38% in October.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“It’s crazy to think this serious correction is the start of a new bear market. Usually you don’t get a second bear market from one year over a major bottom.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He was a bull in a bear market; and the more he lost the more he thought the inevitable "rally" in prices was due.

From The Tipster 1901, From "Wall Street Stories" by Lefevre, Edwin