stocks

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Oil popped 8% Thursday, but the stocks gained just 0.5%, a larger difference.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The good news for investors is that high valuations for stocks have historically been a poor predictor of returns over the following year–a pricey market can and often does move higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Stick with American stocks for the clever tech and cheap domestic energy, and overseas ones for lower valuations and a currency hedge.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This suggests the stocks have already reflected most of the higher crude price and would need a much larger gain in oil from here to go substantially higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Before leaving the headquarters she released the prisoners from the stocks.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez