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Are We in a Bull Market? 4 Factors that Determine a Bull Market

Dan Schmidt
Written by Dan Schmidt | Reviewed by Don Miller
April 17, 2024

Key Points

  • Bull markets are periods of stock price appreciation, usually defined as a 20% advance.
  • Positive economic news and sentiment often coincide with bull market runs.
  • Bull markets are usually longer than bear markets.
  • MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in January.

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