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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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This week, the stock slipped 9%, recording a bearish engulfing candle.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This suggests a likely break to the upside, potentially approaching 5% later in 2026, where it recorded a bearish engulfing candle in late 2023.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

It was like trying to light a candle while a breeze was blowing.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova