Synonyms

stocks

British

/ stɒks /

plural noun

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
a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
a frame used to support a boat while under construction
nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls
in preparation or under construction

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Stocks still drifted a bit higher into record territory into late October, but after that the Nasdaq didn’t score another record finish until April 15, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Stocks advanced Friday and the S&P 500 moved toward its longest weekly winning streak in 2½ years even as consumer optimism is falling fast.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Stocks are rising, as is historically typical, even if the last two swear-ins saw sharp selloffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Stocks sank, then soared as yields eased on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia earnings.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Stocks on the ground, barrels against the wall.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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