BusinessAugust 28, 2026

candlestick

KAN-dul-stik

Definition

A visual tool used in technical financial analysis that represents the price movement of a stock over a specific period.

Etymology

Originating from Old English, the term originally referred to a holder for a candle. In finance, it describes the shape of the data points, which resemble a candle with a central body and thin 'wicks' extending from the ends.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a 2-hour chart of Amazon's stock, providing a visual representation used to analyze current price trends and support levels.

Amazon Stock Forecast: Evercore Says AI Agents Like Alexa Drive Incremental Shopping, Can the Stock Hit a New High?

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