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stocks
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plural noun
- history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked
- a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
- a frame used to support a boat while under construction
- nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls
- on the stocksin preparation or under construction
Example Sentences
Even when you’re retired, you’ll likely need to keep a portion of your money in stocks if you want to keep ahead of inflation.
Although he owns some stocks, Mr Burkholder said they were long-term investments and he was not obsessing over the sharp drops in the two days following the president's announcement.
While many people own stocks and shares directly, most people's exposure to stock markets come through their pension plans.
Confusion over the details — and the fact that the rates Trump announced were much higher than most economists anticipated — has sent stocks tumbling and businesses and global leaders scrambling for clarity.
But technology stocks have been on a bumpy ride this year as trade disputes and the future of artificial intelligence have stoked economic uncertainty.
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