stock market
Americannoun
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a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.
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the market for stocks throughout a nation.
The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.
noun
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another name for stock exchange
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the usual US name for stock exchange
Etymology
Origin of stock market
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Other stock markets within the Americas will also benefit, on a relative basis, since they will benefit from locally produced oil supplies and remain far from the conflict itself.
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The risk of escalation goes up if energy infrastructure is hit, which could trigger a stock market correction, says BCA research Matt Gertken chief geopolitical strategist.
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The risk of escalation goes up if energy infrastructure is hit, which could trigger a stock market correction, says BCA research Matt Gertken chief geopolitical strategist.
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The risk of escalation goes up if energy infrastructure is hit, which could trigger a stock market correction, says BCA research Matt Gertken chief geopolitical strategist.
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Dell reported a knockout quarter after the stock market closed on Thursday, driven by a strong demand for the company’s artificial intelligence servers.
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