salesmen

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It’s often surprising how few people — including not only investors but also Wall Street salesmen — actually seem to understand stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Carvana underwrites its own loans, giving it an advantage to used car salesmen, reflected in its cars worth $500 to $1000 versus rivals after reconditioning, helped by its scale, Bellas said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

At the same time, volatility in the financial markets is helping traders and salesmen collect fees from buying and selling stocks, bonds and derivatives from clients who want to reposition their portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

By contrast, when Franglen composed the music for the Wind Traders - a nomadic clan of salesmen, who travel by airship - he could let his imagination run wild.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In this strange room, which smells faintly of traveling salesmen, the clapping sounds like encouragement, even though it’s only praise for the lasagna that has come out of the oven.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti