A stock symbol or ticker is a unique series of letters assigned to a security for trading purposes. Stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) can have four or fewer letters.

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.

Why is Truth Social's stock symbol DJT? This isn’t the first time Trump’s initials have been used as a stock symbol. The same ticker was used by Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, the casino ...

Waymo is developing autonomous vehicles to save lives. Those who can't buy Waymo stock now may consider investing in parent Alphabet or other autonomous vehicle-focused companies. Waymo is tapping ...