penny stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penny stock
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Olaplex effectively has been a penny stock since the start of 2023—shares were trading just under $10 at the time Barron’s recommended them.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
After going public, the company’s shares traded at about $18 apiece but later became a penny stock.
From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2023
In terms of civil action, the SEC is seeking “permanent injunctions, disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties against each defendant, as well as a penny stock bar against Mr. Hrvatin.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2022
As naive investors pile in, penny stock shares can soar, but they’ll frequently crash, too, when shares start getting sold — often by the people who hyped the stocks in the first place.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2017
The former penny stock remains up over 500 percent from the end of April.
From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2016
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