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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Stock-jobbing historic definition... Stock-jobbing -- In New York this term means the raising or lowering of prices of stocks by dishonest or irregular methods. On the London Stock Exchange the term has no connotation of dishonesty; it means merely dealing in stocks, whether by outsiders who are gambling for differences or by jobbers in the course of their business. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.