closing quote

Closing quote

The last bid and offer prices of a particular stock at the close of a day's trading session on an exchange.

Closing Price

The final bid and ask price of a security at the end of a trading session. It is also called the closing quote or the market close.

closing quote

The final bid and ask price stated by the market maker or specialist at the end of a trading session.

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