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New York Stock Exchange

American  

noun

  1. the largest stock exchange in the U.S., located in New York City. NYSE, N.Y.S.E.

New York Stock Exchange Cultural  

  1. A stock exchange in the United States, located on Wall Street in New York City. Traditionally the largest exchange, it was surpassed in annual share volume during the 1990s by NASDAQ.

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The fund will be offered at $50 a share and then trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSUS.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The New York Stock Exchange is investing in digital assets and planning a 24/7 trading platform for blockchain-based securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Several levels above the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, a small group of experts decides which beans meet the strict standards of the global commodity market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The New York Stock Exchange Arms Index has seen its five-day moving average spike to 1.39 this week, the highest level since early 2024, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

I know when my voices get out of hand, it’s like being in the middle of the New York Stock Exchange.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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