This means a market in which the traders have sold "short" to an extent which conditions do not warrant. They thereby place themselves at the mercy of the "manipulators," who stand ready to squeeze the "shorts" when the proper moment arrives. "AN OVERBULL MARKET" means the reverse of this situation.
"RAIDING THE MARKET."
Concerted action of sellers of all descriptions, who discover some cause for loss of confidence in the maintenance of prices and sell right and left every stock for which they can find a buyer.
"A DULL MARKET."
This describes a market where there are few transactions and small fluctuations.
"A HEAVY MARKET."
One in which prices barely hold their own, and are inclined to sag off a little during the day, closing lower than they opened.
"NET GAIN."
The actual amount of profit after taking broker's commission, war tax, or revenue stamps.
"GROSS LOSS."