cap

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Unlike the S&P 500, for which a stock’s weight is a function of its market cap, the Dow uses price-weighting: a stock’s weight in the Dow is determined by its price.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The pollution limit — or cap — declines each year, reducing the total amount of emissions in the state and helping California reach its ambitious climate targets, including 100% carbon neutrality by 2045.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Now the Gunners, and Raya, will cap a dream double if they overcome PSG in Budapest, and leave his old colleagues proud of his achievements.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s also important to note that the index’s entire market cap is smaller than just Nvidia and Apple combined.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The widow was bareheaded; her veiled mourning cap had been removed and was now perched on the corner of Lord Fredrick’s elephant’s-foot umbrella stand.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood