stocks
Britishplural noun
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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
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a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
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a frame used to support a boat while under construction
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nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls
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in preparation or under construction
Example Sentences
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On Friday, shares of some publicly traded private-credit funds fell after the companies announced dividend cuts and concerns about risky lending helped drive down bank stocks.
With fourth-quarter earnings season almost in the books, what will the catalyst be for stocks to break out of their range?
From Barron's
The jump in prices, and any declines in risk assets like stocks, has, as the episode plays out, quickly reversed.
From MarketWatch
The jump in prices, and any declines in risk assets like stocks, has, as the episode plays out, quickly reversed.
From MarketWatch
With borrowed money and shady partners, Duer bought and sold huge quantities of stocks and bonds.
From Barron's
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