bear market

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Basically, account withdrawals during a bear market are more damaging than the same withdrawals in a bull market, because you’re selling when stock values are down.

From MarketWatch

The Nasdaq last entered a correction in March 2025 and a bear market in April.

From Barron's

That could lead to an outright bear market but, more likely than not, sets the stage for subsequent, if not explosive, gains.

From MarketWatch

A good deal of retailers may be oversold given that fully half of Consumer Discretionary stocks are in a bear market, as analysts at SentimenTrader note.

From Barron's

It also starts the conversation around whether it might slide into a bear market, or a drop of at least 20% from its recent peak.

From MarketWatch