What is a gap-up and gap-down in stocks?
Technical Analysis
A gap-up occurs when a stock opens significantly higher than its previous close; a gap-down occurs when it opens significantly lower, usually due to overnight news or events.
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Gaps often occur around earnings announcements, major news, or global market cues that develop after the previous session closed. Traders watch whether a gap gets “filled” (price returning to the previous close) or holds, each carrying different implications.
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