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American Stock Exchange

–noun
the second largest stock exchange in the U.S., located in New York City. Abbreviation: ASE, A.S.E.
Also called AMEX, Amex.
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Amex  
abbr.  American Stock Exchange
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American Stock Exchange

Traditionally, the second largest stock exchange in the United States, after the New York Stock Exchange. The American Stock Exchange is in New York City. It is often identified in financial pages as AMEX. In 1998, AMEX merged with the NASD, which runs the NASDAQ exchange.

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Amex 
blend of American Express, trademark registered in U.S. 1950 by American Express Co.
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Amex
American Stock Exchange
AmEx
American Express
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