bear market

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Retirees in 1968 fared worse when stocks encountered a prolonged bear market that persisted until the early 1980s.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

The last brutal bear market in stocks ended 17 years ago last month—most of a lifetime for many young investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Over that time an average of about 100 funds were liquidated each year, with 2009, the trough of a bear market, seeing the highest number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Parets, a market technician and founder of TrendLabs, said in Wednesday commentary that it suggested a bear market for stocks has been cancelled.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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