New York Stock Exchange

American  

noun

1. the largest stock exchange in the U.S., located in New York City. NYSE, N.Y.S.E.

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New York Stock Exchange Cultural  

1. A stock exchange in the United States, located on Wall Street in New York City. Traditionally the largest exchange, it was surpassed in annual share volume during the 1990s by NASDAQ.

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Example Sentences

The New York Stock Exchange Arms Index has seen its five-day moving average spike to 1.39 this week, the highest level since early 2024, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

As part of the proposed deal, UMG would merge with Ackman’s investment firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, and the company’s stock listing would be relocated from Amsterdam to the New York Stock Exchange.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The new entity would become a Nevada corporation and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Pershing Square said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

They trade like closed-end funds on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq at a premium or discount from net asset values based on investor demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I know when my voices get out of hand, it’s like being in the middle of the New York Stock Exchange.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

Related Words

• exchange