stock market
noun
2
a
: a market for particular stocks
b
: the market for stocks throughout a country
Examples of stock market in a Sentence
We lost money in the stock market.
International stock markets saw declines at the end of the trading day.
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In the stock market, the record doesn’t give a clear edge to either.
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John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Suggested Reading The Dow sinks 650 points in the final days of 2024
Elon Musk's Starlink will give Ukraine 'uninterrupted' cell service
The stock market will close next month to honor Jimmy Carter
The decision stems from concerns over the products’ health and environmental impacts.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Banks, post offices, shipping services and the stock market will also be closed on Christmas Day.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
United States stock markets are open on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, but with limited hours.
—C. A. Bridges, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Suggested Reading The Dow sinks 650 points in the final days of 2024
Elon Musk's Starlink will give Ukraine 'uninterrupted' cell service
The stock market will close next month to honor Jimmy Carter
The decision stems from concerns over the products’ health and environmental impacts.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Banks, post offices, shipping services and the stock market will also be closed on Christmas Day.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
United States stock markets are open on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, but with limited hours.
—C. A. Bridges, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Stock market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20market. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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