Uptick (Noun)
Meaning
A transaction in the stock market at a price above the price of the preceding transaction.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- An uptick in the stock price was seen after the company announced its quarterly earnings.
- The sudden uptick in trading activity was a response to the surprise merger announcement.
- As the uptick in the stock price exceeded the limit, a temporary halt was placed on trading.
- The market saw an uptick in the company's shares after it unveiled its new product line.
- After weeks of stagnant prices, the uptick in the stock provided a welcome relief for investors.