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the street
What does the street mean?
Shorthand for Wall Street as a hive mind — every bank, broker-dealer, analyst and trader rolled into one entity that has opinions, expectations and grudges. "The Street" beats earnings, hates a guidance cut, and never forgives a CFO who lies on a call.
"The Street was looking for $1.20 — they printed $1.08 and the stock got destroyed after-hours."
Frequently asked questions
What does "The Street" refer to in finance?
It refers to the collective US investment-banking and trading world.
How do you use "The Street" in a sentence?
"The Street wasn't impressed with the company's earnings."
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