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Gap Up
What a gap up means and why it often signals new information or strong positioning.
Plain-English definition
A gap up happens when an asset opens significantly above the prior session's price range.
Why it matters
It can point to strong overnight demand, new information, or a sudden change in expectations.
Beginner example
A stock may gap up after strong earnings or important news.
Common misunderstanding
A gap up is not automatically bullish over every time horizon.
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