indices
Americannoun
noun
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This acts as a contrarian bearish signal because it often means a narrow handful of mega-cap stocks are artificially holding up broader indices.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
All three of the major HMI indices posted gains in May, as some buyers who had been holding back decided to move forward this spring, the survey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Increases in the major indices are good news for investors, but also a boost to those with pension pots tied up in stocks, such as 401ks.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“Risk-on tone has generally continued as May begins, although many indices are closed for a holiday. However, those that are open have generally risen,” noted Jim Reid, a strategist at Deutsche Bank.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The Latin for indices and tokens is signa or indicia; the French is preuves.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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