screen trading

British

noun

a form of trading on a market or exchange in which the visual display unit of a computer replaces personal contact as in floor trading

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These days, Gorelick spends his mornings in front of his computer screen, trading blocs of shares of the approximately 30 companies in his portfolio.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2014

In the aerobic dance classes at the local Jazzercise center, women are talking about who's hot on the silver screen, trading bargain tips and supporting new mothers and divorcees.

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