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in stock

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  1. Available for sale or use, on hand, as in We have several dozen tires in stock. The antonym, out of stock, means “not available for sale,” usually only temporarily. For example, This item is out of stock now, but we expect a new order next week. [Early 1600s]

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In stock markets, you’re betting for or against consensus estimates on company earnings and how the economy is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

In stock markets, these overhangs usually run six to 18 months.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

In stock markets abroad, indexes fell 1.5% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid worries about the Chinese manufacturing and property sectors.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

In stock markets abroad, Australia’s S&P ASX 200 fell 1.2% after its central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1% and warned further rises could follow.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

In stock, they mostly had four-door sedans made by Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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