trading

4 definitions • 14 examples

the activity of buying and selling goods and/or services:

She doesn't approve of Sunday trading (= shops being open on Sunday).

the buying and selling of shares and money:

The stock market moved ahead slightly in active trading today.

the business of buying and selling goods and services:

The retail sector showed signs of improvement following better than expected Christmas trading.

China has quickly become one of Africa's largest bilateral trading partners.

The luxury goods group's results were particularly notable given the tough trading conditions.

disappointing/poor/good trading

illegal trading

Sunday/24-hr trading

the activity of buying and selling shares, currencies, etc. on financial markets:

afternoon/early/morning trading The stock rose $3.50 to $16.375 on Nasdaq in afternoon trading.

If we receive your order after the close of trading, you will pay the next business day's price.

electronic/internet/online trading

busy/hectic/light trading

commodity/currency/equity trading

bond/share/stock trading