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What is a Rally in the Stock Market?

A rally is a term used to describe a sudden rise in stock prices, especially after a period of falling ones.  [For example, if the stock market drops in the morning and investors rush in to buy companies at the cheaper prices, the stock market has rallied.]

If the increase in stock prices holds up, journalists and financial professionals refer to it as a sustained rally.  If it continues for several weeks or months, it is referred to as a bull market.

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What is a Bear Market

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