bear market

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The money divide is particularly stark at the moment because anyone 35 or younger today wasn’t old enough to buy or sell stocks when we last faced a prolonged, severe bear market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“The vibes are very good. The energy is pretty high. If this is a bear market, I’ll take it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Bitcoin’s never been up three consecutive months in the middle of a bear market, so it actually in fact marks the start of a bull market,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Bitcoin has been trying to claw its way out of a bear market, but trading data suggest investors aren’t rushing in to help.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

It refers to a person who believes that the market value of stocks will decline, and a bear market is a declining market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James