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equities

British  
/ ˈɛkwɪtɪz /

plural noun

  1. another name for ordinary shares

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If and when it becomes apparent that the battle damage doesn’t affect energy supply, investors should buy the dip in global equities and sell the rip in oil.

From Barron's

Druckenmiller said such portfolio building would take into account a strengthening U.S. economy and potential for Fed rate cuts, though, given highly valued equities, he prefers longer positions in a more “eclectic basket of stocks.”

From MarketWatch

Stocks were caught up Friday in a whirlwind of market-moving headlines, making for a wild final trading day in a rough month for U.S. equities.

From MarketWatch

Signs that inflation may persist and broader fears about artificial intelligence and tech stocks were also at play for U.S. equities, with some fearing that March will be another tumultuous month for the market.

From MarketWatch

“I don’t think anybody had that on their bingo card coming into 2026,” said Stephen Hoedt, head of equities at Key Private Bank.

From MarketWatch