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Definition of "stock market"

  • 1

    trading in securities the activity or profession of trading in securities

  • 2

    market for securities a registered place where securities are bought and sold.

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Definitions of ’stock market’ and meaning of ’stock market’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’stock market’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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