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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After a stellar 2023, the stock market has continued to brush off the impact of stubborn inflation and higher interest rates this year.
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Will Daniel, Fortune, 5 June 2024
As the results came into view, the country’s stock markets plunged.
—Pragati K.b. Atul Loke, New York Times, 4 June 2024
After a few rocky days, the stock market ended the week on a positive note following the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 June 2024
The stock market reaction was initially muted on Tuesday.
—Yoolim Lee, Fortune Asia, 21 May 2024
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Will Daniel, Fortune, 5 June 2024
As the results came into view, the country’s stock markets plunged.
—Pragati K.b. Atul Loke, New York Times, 4 June 2024
After a few rocky days, the stock market ended the week on a positive note following the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 June 2024
The stock market reaction was initially muted on Tuesday.
—Yoolim Lee, Fortune Asia, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for stock market
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“Stock market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20market. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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