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[bair] / bɛər /






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“They should not bear the consequences of management failures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

We are using a standard rolling procedure for our SPY spreads: in any vertical bull- or bear spread, if the underlying hits the short strike, then roll the entire spread.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Four decades ago, Donald Trump was a New York City developer at work on an apartment complex that would bear his name.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Gold stocks are in a bear market decline, as well.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe the gap was too narrow for the bear?

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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