BLACK OR WHITE is the story of a grandfather (Academy AwardÂ® winner Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter.
Stock prices move in trends. When the trend is up, it's called bullish; when it is down, it's labeled bearish.. An uptrend is characterized by higher highs and higher lows; a down trend by lower highs and lower lows. A major market uptrend lasting three to four years is called a bull market, while a major down trend -- typically 12 to 24 months -- is called a bear market. Bullish and bearish can also refer to events, stock charts, opinions and people. Bullish and bearish can describe stock trends and other market aspects.
Companies that sell preferred stock are actually offering a blend of a more aggressive investment (stock) and a more conservative one (bond). This combination means that the price of preferred stock does not fluctuate as much as the price of common stock. That's why many risk-averse investors favor preferred stock.