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stock market

American  
[stok mahr-kit] / ˈstɒk ˌmɑr kɪt /

noun

  1. a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.

  2. the market for stocks throughout a nation.

    The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.
stock market British  

noun

  1. another name for stock exchange

  2. the usual US name for stock exchange

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stock market Cultural  

  1. A market in which stocks are bought and sold (see stock exchange). Also, the general condition of the sale of securities in a corporation.

Etymology

Origin of stock market

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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That could still pose a problem for the stock market in the months ahead.

From Barron's

“A speedy resolution to the conflict with Iran leading to a quick drop in gasoline prices and a rebound in the stock market would likely buoy consumer sentiment,” said Faucher.

From Barron's

When it comes to hunting for dividends, real estate is one of the few corners of the stock market that still offers solid yields.

From Barron's

Trend-following funds could also lend the stock market a hand, according to the Goldman team.

From MarketWatch

However, it is in the volatile, frothy and speculative stock market, dominated by retail traders, where the most damage has been inflicted.

From MarketWatch

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