Bull Market

Definition

A period when stock prices are rising and everyone suddenly becomes a financial genius, including your Uber driver. It's named after bulls because everyone charges in head-first without thinking, and the ending usually involves someone getting gored.

Example Usage

"During the bull market, my neighbor quit his job to day trade. During the correction, he asked if I knew anyone hiring."

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