stocks

British  

/ stɒks /

plural noun

1. history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked

2. a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

3. a frame used to support a boat while under construction

4. nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls

5. in preparation or under construction

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Example Sentences

But with stocks now more than 16% higher than their late March trough, and the first-quarter earnings season largely finished, the mood on Wall Street is expected to switch quickly.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He warned that if stocks rise another 40%, total U.S. stock-market capitalization relative to GDP could climb to 300% or 350%, leaving the market exposed to a severe reversal.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

While the semiconductor sector has been the darling of AI-fueled financial markets, there are signs that some stocks are getting overextended, said James Ragan, co-chief investment officer at D.A.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The market is betting on peace in the war with Iran while riding the relentless surge in tech stocks.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Here he was, trying to figure out which stocks to pick, but the fate of the stocks depended increasingly on the bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis