John is a stock farmer.

The bakery's stock in trade includes a variety of freshly baked bread and pastries.

Stock-in-trade refers to the goods or merchandise that a business keeps on hand for regular trade or sale.

She stood stock-still, waiting for the bus.

I wore a stocking cap to keep my head warm in the cold weather.

Common stock represents ownership in a company and gives shareholders voting rights and a share of the company's profits.

The company has announced the purchase of treasury stock.

She wore a body stocking for the performance.

I hung my Christmas stocking by the fireplace.

ABC is a stock company.