investment

[in-vest-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt /

NOUN

something given, lent for a return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asset contribution expenditure expense finance financing grant loan money property purchase stake transaction venture

STRONG

advance ante backing bail endowment flutter hunch inside interests investing piece plunge spec speculation stab

WEAK

smart money vested interests

Antonyms

STRONG

reality truth

WEAK

divestment

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Its price-to-earnings ratio, a popular valuation metric used by investment analysts, is still 36% higher than that of the equal-weighted version of the index, according to Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading.

From MarketWatch

A stock-market indicator that has been used by investment analysts for more than a century flashed a bullish signal this week.

From MarketWatch

It intends to serve institutional customers, including crypto exchanges, market makers, and investment firms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several senior bankers have parted ways with Bank of America over the alleged misconduct, including the former head of investment banking for India.

From The Wall Street Journal

More significant investment with longer lead times would be needed to grow beyond 1.4 million barrels.

From The Wall Street Journal

investment

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