uptrend

noun

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

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This week’s upswing also brings Prudential back up to retest its most recent swing high in late February, meaning a break above current levels would create a higher high and suggest a new uptrend phase. David Keller, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 While initial claims are above the lows, the level is not exhibiting a strong uptrend or at a level consistent with economic woes. Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Since that top, the selling has been so relentless that Tesla has dropped below the blue uptrend line that had been established until this quarter. John Navin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 However, from 2003 through most of 2007, EWG was in a long uptrend versus the S & P 500. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025 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 1 Apr. 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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