Resistance (Resistance Level)

What does it Mean? The price at which a stock or market can trade, but not  exceed, for a certain period of time.

Often referred to as "resistance level".

Investopedia Says... The stock or market stops rising because sellers start to outnumber buyers.

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Buyer's Market
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Price By Volume Chart - PBV
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Support
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