bounce

Definition

A quick, moderate rise in the price of a stock following a precipitous decline. also called dead cat bounce.



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Related terms:

cashier's check, dishonor, overdraft protection, rubber check

'bounce' appears in these other terms:

bounced check, dead cat bounce

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