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stock

[stok] / stɒk /






NOUN
investment in company
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All three major stock indexes closed up last week, snapping a five-week losing streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But the gains for many value stocks are now at risk, with the escalating conflict in Iran roiling the stock market, sending oil prices ratcheting higher and sparking fears of an economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Earnings are more critical than ever to the stock market’s performance as investors scramble for clues on how the Iran conflict may be impacting the economy, said Empower’s Norton.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The announcement immediately triggered a global stock market panic, resulting in the largest decline since 2020, when the stock market crashed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

From his vest pocket he removed a small envelope of heavy cream-colored stock.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood