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    Ticker

    /ˈtɪkər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A sign or symbol used to represent a publicly traded company's stock.
    The stock ticker for Apple Inc. is AAPL.
    A device that prints or displays stock prices and other information.
    The ticker on the bottom of the screen showed the latest stock prices.
    A continuous record or stream of financial market data.
    Investors watched the ticker closely to catch any sudden market changes.

    Etymology

    From the noun 'tick' + suffix '-er', likely referring to the sound made by tickers in early market devices.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ticker tape
    A type of thin paper tape on which stock prices were printed for display.
    ticker symbol
    A unique series of letters representing a particular publicly traded company's stock.
    a ticker for news
    An ongoing display of news headlines or updates on a screen.

    Related Words

    tick
    A short sound made repeatedly.
    symbol
    A character or sign used to represent something.
    market
    A place where stocks and securities are traded.

    Slang Meanings

    To keep track of stocks and their prices.
    I'm just ticking the market to see how my investments are doing.
    A rapid or quick update on stock prices.
    Did you see the ticker on my phone? Stocks just took a dive!