shares

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In the past, the norm was that when earnings expectations rose a lot, shareholders got very excited, and shares rose even more, so the stock was more highly valued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In 2014 he helped break up the so-called boiler room scams operating from Spain that tricked British people into investing in non-existent shares.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Aevex’s debut follows that of Arcline Investment Management-backed Arxis, whose shares rose over 38% on Nasdaq in their first day of trading Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The memory company’s shares have rocketed 61% year to date.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Shares in a company. You would buy shares in a company.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen