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bearish

[bair-ish] / ˈbɛər ɪʃ /
















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Peaks occurred with doji candles in November-December 2021, and another one last October that was preceded by a bearish dark cloud cover in August.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As stocks slipped lower over the past five weeks, sophisticated institutional investors turned decidedly bearish.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Because the timing of labor market displacement is so uncertain, Muddy Waters recommends using derivative exposure to take a bearish view on corporate credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The previously bearish Prentiss had been a bit of an outlier among the analyst community, which had largely remained bullish on the stock despite its recent woes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Clare crept forward, his focus narrowed on the bearish boy.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman