stock market

American  

[stok mahr-kit] / ˈstɒk ˌmɑr kɪt /

noun

1. a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.

2. the market for stocks throughout a nation.

   The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.

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stock market British  

noun

1. another name for stock exchange

2. the usual US name for stock exchange

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stock market Cultural  

1. A market in which stocks are bought and sold (see stock exchange). Also, the general condition of the sale of securities in a corporation.

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Etymology

Origin of stock market

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

First, it’s now clear that, despite these net inflows, the U.S. stock market has lagged behind and its underperformance is starting to show up in year-over-year comparisons.

From MarketWatch

In light of this year’s sea change for the stock market, it is time for an update.

From MarketWatch

Dell is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results after the stock market closes on Thursday.

From Barron's

That means, on average, more portfolios beat the market when the stock market is falling — and vice versa.

From MarketWatch

Shaw, the renowned number-crunching hedge fund manager, calculated how long it would take for the concentrated U.S. stock market to return to normal.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• stock exchange