sell

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Short sellers borrow stocks they don’t own and sell them, betting on price declines.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The advisers are paid by their employer, so it’s technically not free advice, and you should be careful that they don’t sell you unnecessary insurance or annuities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

When Kelly Roberts sold the hotel last month, Jackson said, she was free to keep or sell any of its contents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The life-altering fortunes will require navigating if and when to sell shares, and the strategic alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Dad, though, is looking at me like I’m speaking gibberish and I want to kick myself that once again I didn’t explain it well enough to sell him on the idea.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam