candlestick
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of candlestick
before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1
Example Sentences
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On the weekly chart, Amazon has a history of telegraphing meaningful turns through classic candlestick patterns.
From Barron's
Notably, that powerful run itself began with a bullish hammer followed by a bullish engulfing candle, underscoring how influential monthly candlesticks have been in marking major inflection points.
From Barron's
Extended advances rarely persist indefinitely, and traders should monitor for classic bearish candlestick formations as potential early warnings that upside momentum is beginning to fade.
From Barron's
A lower high formed on Wednesday with a shooting star candlestick pattern, followed by a bearish daily close beneath trend support on Thursday, says the senior market analyst.
Instead of pizza, however, he found a table laid with fancy plates, candlesticks, and a yummy-looking braided loaf of bread.
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