stock market

[stok mahr-kit]

noun

1. a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.

2. the market for stocks throughout a nation.

   The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.

stock market

noun

1. another name for stock exchange

2. the usual US name for stock exchange

stock market

1. A market in which stocks are bought and sold (see stock exchange). Also, the general condition of the sale of securities in a corporation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stock market¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Russ Mould, AJ Bell investment director, said the UK stock market had soured following the suggestion, with investors wondering "if the era of bumper profits, dividends and buybacks is now under threat".

From BBC

Despite being valued at £105m, In The Style ran into problems soon after it floated on the stock market.

From BBC

The crisis at property developer Evergrande has taken a new turn as its shares have been removed from the Hong Kong stock market.

From BBC

Chinese property giant Evergrande's shares will be taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday after more than a decade and a half of trading.

From BBC

The stock market recovered after he suspended some of the most drastic measures, leaving in place a less punishing, more expected 10% levy.

From BBC

Related Words

• stock exchange