uptick
/ˈʌptɪk/ · up·tick
noun
- A small increase or upward change in something that has been steady or declining. The company experienced an uptick in sales after launching a new marketing campaign.
- A stock market transaction or quote at a price above a preceding one. The analyst noted an uptick in the stock's price after the company's earnings report was released.
Did you know? The term 'uptick' is often used in contrast to 'downtick,' which refers to a stock price that is lower than the previous one.