A bull market is an extended period of rising stock prices and investor optimism. It’s not entirely clear where the names “bull market” or “bear market” come from, but one common explanation is that it stems from the confidence a bull projects as it charges forward with its horns thrust upward, while a bear tends to slash its paws in a downward motion. We’ll cover what constitutes a bull market, the difference between a bull market and a bear market, some historical examples, and strategies for investing ...

Olive Resource Capital Delivers Second Consecutive Month of Record Investment Returns in September and Provides Update on InvestmentsOctober 06, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Source: Olive Resource Capital Inc.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2025) - Olive Resource Capital Inc. (TSXV: OC) ("Olive" or the "Company") is pleased to provide investors an update on its investments for the period ending September 30, 2025.Table 1: Olive's Investment PortfolioNameTickerSectorCategory (Audited)Value ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes a government shutdown is imminent, blaming a political impasse over healthcare funding. ‘ However, a recent market analysis from LPL Financial suggests that while the looming shutdown is cooling a recent market rally, any resulting downturn should be viewed as a buying opportunity, asserting that the long-term bull market is not in jeopardy. Vance Sees A S ...

A popular quote, often attributed to former Citigroup CEO Chuck Prince, is once again making the rounds on Wall Street these days: "As long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance.†...

I have been writing about my concerns over stock market valuations as well as the slowdown in the U.S. economy. I believe this bull market has led to complacency on the part of many investors, and too muchLong-time stock market investor focused on strategic buying opportunities with dividend and value stocks. This investment strategy has resulted in a near 5 star rating on Tipranks.com and over 9,000 followers on Seeking Alpha. Follow me on Twitter for my latest trading ideas: @Hawkinvest1Analyst’s Disclosu ...

BTC USD is firmly above $110K, and the latest Bitcoin technical analysis at the end of September 2025 is here! Bull markets – everybody loves them! Except the bears, of course… But lets the question circling around lately – Will the Bull market continue or is it over? Where is Bitcoin headed next – should I sell, hold or buy? People who are serious about their finances and consider themselves investors need to make informed decisions when tackling such questions. And they do! One of the areas we get inform ...

term. Joining us now, Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRE Research. Sam, great to talk to you.Are we are we thinking that it's just the kind of ne negative seasonal tendencies or just something in the markets under the surface that seems like maybe there's some fatigue there or something else that you're trying to flag. >> Hey, Michael, good to talk to you again. Well, I think it's a combination.If you look just to October itself, it is by far the most volatile month of the year with 33% more v ...

A surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report thrusted financial markets this week, sending the dollar flying while Bitcoin tumbled below $111,000. Initial jobless claims dropped by 14,000 to 218,000 in the third week of September, marking a two-month low, while Q2 GDP growth was revised upward to 3.8% from 3.3%. The upbeat economic data lifted the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) to a three-week high, rising 0.3% on the day, but weighed heavily on risk assets, with Bitcoin now testing support near $111,000. Economic S ...

Group 1: Market Trends and Seasonal Patterns - The last leg of September indicates a potential for an explosive Q4, particularly for large-cap leaders, tech stocks, and retailers benefiting from holiday spending cycles [1] - The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) has shown a positive return in 9 of the last 10 years during the 30 trading days before Thanksgiving and the 15 days after, averaging a gain of roughly 7% [2][3] - The current price structure of DIA suggests a strong seasonal window for trading, with institutional fund flows expected to accelerate into Q4 [5] Group 2: Oil and Gold Market Insights - The United States Oil Fund (USO) is experiencing a typical seasonal decline, with a critical support level near $72; a break below this could trigger a bearish technical breakdown [4][6] - The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) has rallied over 10% this summer and reached all-time highs on an inflation-adjusted basis, indicating a bullish trend supported by a weakening dollar and recent Fed interest rate cuts [8] Group 3: Cryptocurrency and Tech Stocks - Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a strong summer, up approximately 25% from its lows, and is expected to rally into the end of the year, particularly in years with strong second- and third-quarter performances [10] - The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS), which tracks major tech companies, has increased by 20% since late June, highlighting the continued dominance of big tech in the market [11][12] Group 4: Trading Strategies - Suggested trading strategies for GLD include buying the November $180 Call or entering a $180/$190 call spread for a lower-cost trade with defined risk [13] - For Bitcoin, recommended strategies include buying November or December calls or considering call spreads to reduce premium risk [14] - For MAGS, buying call spreads into Q4 or focusing on individual trades in Tesla and Google, which show strong seasonal tendencies, is advised [15] Group 5: Long-term Market Outlook - Historical data indicates that supercycle bull markets last an average of 6.5 years with gains exceeding 300%, suggesting the current market is only halfway through a larger cycle [16]

Gold (GCZ25) prices this week hit another record high of $3,824.60, basis December Comex futures. Siver (SIZ25) prices this week scored a 14-year high of $44.77 in nearby Comex futures. Both markets this week have seen bullish upside technical “breakouts” from choppy trading ranges on the daily bar charts. Price action at mid-week is so far just routine profit taking or weak long liquidation from the shorter-term futures traders. Remember that prices do not go straight up or straight down. Instead, price ...