Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stock-slide

Noun

stɒk-slaɪd

Definition

A decline in the price of a stock or the stock market as a whole.

Examples

The stock-slide on Wall Street caused many investors to panic and sell off their shares.
After the unexpected earnings report, the company experienced a significant stock-slide.
Fear of inflation led to a widespread stock-slide in the tech sector.

Meaning

Stock-slide refers to a situation where the value of stocks decreases sharply over a short period, often due to negative economic news, disappointing corporate earnings, or broader market panic.