year-end

American

[yeer-end] / ˈjɪərˈɛnd /

Or yearend

noun

year's end; the end of a calendar year.

adjective

taking place or done at the year-end.

a year-end sale; a year-end audit.

Etymology

Origin of year-end

First recorded in 1870–75

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There are several different causes of this year-end momentum seasonality.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

The market correction is entering its final stage and is now likely setting up for a year-end rally, according to Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Great Britain's Henry Patten and doubles partner Harri Heliovaara have secured the year-end world number one ranking for the first time.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Law firms usually distribute most of their profits at year-end, rather than reinvesting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

How is it that with less than two weeks left to go until year-end, she’s walking with me now?

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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