A stock symbol is a series of letters assigned to a security for trading purposes. Investors started using them to streamline hundreds of trades being made by the minute.

Stock ticker symbols like NFLX help identify specific stocks on exchanges like Nasdaq. Modifiers in tickers signal investment specifics, e.g., "A" for Class A shares. Understanding stock tickers ...

U.S. Steel has been acquired. That raises the inevitable question: Who gets the X? The deal, which makes the American company part of Nippon Steel, has closed, the companies confirmed Wednesday. The ...

1 Berkshire Hathaway (Class A) remains the most expensive stock globally at $730,000 per share in 2025. 2 Lindt & Sprüngli AG ...

Studies do show that getting creative with a stock symbol actually may improve investment performance. A 2019 Pomona College study, for example, found that "clever ticker" firms beat "plain name ...

A clever stock ticker is more than just a gimmick. Whether it's WOOF, EAT, or even the initials of a former president, a memorable stock symbol can help companies attract investors.. One 2006 ...