stocks

British  

/ stɒks /

plural noun

1. history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked

2. a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

3. a frame used to support a boat while under construction

4. nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls

5. in preparation or under construction

---

Example Sentences

While artificial intelligence has fueled U.S. stocks, those trends are largely absent in the FTSE, which is stacked with financials, healthcare, energy, and defense.

From Barron's

This rate-cutting cycle is unique because stocks are near all-time highs.

From Barron's

While artificial intelligence has fueled U.S. stocks, those trends are largely absent in the FTSE, which is stacked with financials, healthcare, energy, and defense.

From Barron's

But as Barron’s’ Ben Levisohn points out, when it comes to the S&P 500, it isn’t the number of stocks that are up that matter, but which ones.

From Barron's

The largest mining stocks were on track for a strong day as silver prices neared a record high and gold and copper rose.

From Barron's