Market

Definition

Usually refers to the equity market. "The market went down today" means that the value of the stock market dropped that day.

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Term of the Day

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In the securities market describes process set up pursuant to the Securities Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934 whereby securities that are to be sold to the public are reviewed by the SEC.

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