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equities

British  
/ ˈɛkwɪtɪz /

plural noun

  1. another name for ordinary shares

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Analysts said the resilience of equities despite geopolitical uncertainty demonstrated how dominant the AI-driven investment cycle remained.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Tom Slater, head of U.S. equities at Baillie Gifford, argues for spreading bets across the stack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“If you look toward year-end, the path of least resistance for equities is still up,” Sandven said.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Economic and geopolitical risks have increased, with officials citing high valuations for equities and corporate bonds as vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We love peace, but more our freedom; we love our home, but more our equities in the Kingdom of God; and we will give all for civil and religious freedom.

From Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant by Holt, Mathew Joseph

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