stock
Ho acquistato delle azioni di quella società perché il loro stock è in crescita.
I bought shares in that company because their stock is rising.
A share of the capital of a company, representing ownership and entitling the holder to dividends
Il valore dello stock di quella società è aumentato del 10% questo trimestre.
The stock value of that company has increased by 10% this quarter.
In Italian, 'stock' is often used in the context of shares listed on a stock exchange.
A supply of goods kept on hand for sale or distribution
Il magazzino è pieno di stock in attesa di essere venduto.
The warehouse is full of stock waiting to be sold.
In this sense, 'stock' is often used in retail or inventory management.
A liquid or semiliquid preparation in which something is soaked to extract its flavor or properties
Preparare uno stock di carne per la zuppa.
Prepare a meat stock for the soup.
This sense is less common in modern usage but still recognized.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Financial vs. Retail 'Stock'
In finance, 'stock' refers to shares of a company. In retail, it refers to inventory or goods held for sale. Context is key to understanding the correct meaning.
Gold Rule
Capitalization in Finance
When referring to shares in a company, 'stock' is usually lowercase unless it's part of a proper noun (e.g., 'New York Stock Exchange').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'stok' (trunk, stem, supply), from Old English 'stoc' (log, block of wood), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'stok' and German 'Stock'. The financial sense emerged in the 17th century, referring to the capital of a company.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'stock' is often used in financial contexts, while 'merce' or 'provvista' may be preferred in retail or culinary contexts. Avoid confusion with 'stock' as in 'stock footage' (materiali di repertorio) or 'stock character' (personaggio stereotipato).