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candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /
NOUN
holder for candles
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On the weekly chart, Amazon has a history of telegraphing meaningful turns through classic candlestick patterns.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The S&P 500 is showing signs of fatigue near the 7000 level, with bearish candlestick patterns and waning momentum.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

For those who use candlestick charts, which were developed centuries ago in Japan, that pattern is referred to as a “bearish engulfing.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

The bullish candlestick pattern posted on Wednesday indicates sentiment remains positive, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

But I noticed a well-dressed man in the far corner of the room standing as still and stiff as a candlestick.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan