1835–45; < French: literally, purse; see bursa
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The bourse operator’s 1Q earnings could be partly driven by a risk-on trading environment earlier in the quarter, before the Middle East conflict broke out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
She added the bourse operator would "carefully consider" market calls to broaden the scope of confidential IPO filings.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Glencore is the stand-out performer, rising more than 8.5% to lead the bourse after it said it was in talks with rival Rio Tinto on a possible combination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
KK Mart has also reportedly said it had to cancel a planned listing on the Malaysian bourse due to the crisis.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024
On the east side are the bourse and the Cr�dit Lyonnais, on the north the buildings of the American mission.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
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