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stock

[stok] / stɒk /






NOUN
investment in company
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Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch

U.S. crude-oil inventories rose more than expected in a sixth consecutive weekly increase, while gasoline and distillate stocks fell, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Benchmark has joined the legions of Microsoft bulls, citing an attractive entry point following the stock’s recent struggles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some Wall Street analysts are insisting that April — contrary to its label as the cruelest month — is actually one of the better months for the U.S. stock market.

From MarketWatch

Even with Tuesday’s bounce, Boeing’s stock still dropped 12.5% in March — the Iran conflict started on Feb. 28 — to suffer its biggest monthly decline since it lost 13% on April 30.

From MarketWatch