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main market

British  

noun

  1. the market for trading in the listed securities of companies on the London Stock Exchange Compare Third Market Unlisted Securities Market

"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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“Whilst pretax profit came in light of consensus expectations, we expect the main market focus with results to be on new guidance for fiscal 2027,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Jaime Quiroga, a 75-year-old retiree, combed La Paz's main market for food on Tuesday but many stalls were closed.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Its decision raised questions over the future of the cartel and the sustainability of the kingdom’s role as the main market stabilizer, shouldering a disproportionate share of production adjustments, market watchers said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

International sales of Cuban cigars, the island nation's most emblematic export, bring much needed income to its struggling economy, with Europe the main market for the luxury smokes.

From Barron's Feb. 14, 2026

The main market is situated along the highway leading into town, near an old train station built by the English.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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