1.  A company sets up a trust fund into which it contributes new shares of stock or money to buy existing shares.

2.  A Decline in oil stocks countered gains in companies expected to post higher profits even in a sluggish economy.

3.  A fall in bond yields, which move inversely to bond prices, make stocks a more attractive investment compared with bonds.

4.  A fully comprehensive stock including two bitters, three lagers, Guinness and cider on draught.

5.  A good retailer will enthuse about his stock and tempt you to try new foods.

6.  A good third of the stock of any hardware retail shop in Nairobi is now derived from this source.

7.  A librarian May build up sections of the stock that he feels are important even though there is no immediate response in terms of issues.

8.  A mutual fund is a portfolio of stocks or bonds that is jointly owned by a large number of investors.

9.  A similar process makes stocks seem less valuable.