uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024 Since 2015, a price crossing of more than 4% in the price of BTC above or below its 20-week moving average (red line) was a strong indicator of significant uptrends or downtrends emerging. Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Apple owns December Note that a December push higher for Apple shares is pretty standard stuff when the market is in an uptrend. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024 The larger uptrend off the 2022 low has unfortunately been quite messy. Beth Kindig, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uptrend 

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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