bear market

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The S&P 500 withstood a bear market in 2022 and roared back with double-digit returns in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The market’s biggest stocks are also on sale, with an index of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech giants now approaching bear market status, having fallen more than 17% from the all-time highs of late October.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite gold’s recent foray into bear market territory, the macro case for buying the commodity remains solid, according to a strategist for a $1.5 billion Houston investment firm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A bear market is defined as a drop of 20% or more from a recent peak.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Truth is, Mr. Welborn, I'm not posted on the bear market.

From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.