What's "Down Up" mean?

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Hi there,In some news about stock market, I always see "Most Up: A, B and C. Down Up: X, Y and Z." I guess "Down Up" here probably means most down. But what's this usage, "Down Up"? What does "Up" refer to? Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Sorry, but I don't think you see 'down up' exactly.  It makes no sense to me. Could you please post an actual example that you have found?

Aleilei · Answer

As shown is the picture, "Down Up" looks strange to me.......

Aleilei · Answer

Here's "Most Up", which makes sense.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Well, it certainly exists!  Is this Singapore English?  I can make no sense of it, even looking at it.  I suggest, however that the two words may not be a single phrase.  It may read, for instance 'DOWN / UP', indicating the alternatives (though that does not make sense on that screen either).

CalifJim · Answer

Most Up: Most stocks on the exchange have gone up in the last trading session.
Most Down: Most have gone down.
Down Up: Some stocks have gone down; some have gone up. There is no definite trend one way or the other. Also referred to as "mixed trading" if I'm not mistaken.

CJ

Aleilei · Answer

Thank you.

I tend to believe it's not Singapore English, because it's on Bloomberg. Also, I am quite sure that "Down Up" here refers to "the 3 stocks that went down most". Just the expression of "Down Up" confuses me.

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