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Stop

1. An order to a broker to buy or sell a security at the best available price once a certain, stated price is reached. Suppose that price is $50. A stop order remains inactive until that security begins trading at $50, at which point the broker may fill the order at best price he/she is able to find. See also: Stop-limit order, Stop-loss order.

2. An order by the SEC to stop a new issue from taking place because of an omission or inaccuracy on its filing statement. See also: Deficiency letter.

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She'll start in Glasgow and play all of the UK's major cities - including a stop off a London's O2 arena before heading to the Welsh capital.

Welsh date for Jess Glynne's new tour

? MARTIN Stephenson and The Daintees will mark the 30th anniversary of Boat To Bolivia with a track-by-track tour that will stop off at Birmingham's O2 Institute on Friday November 25.

soundbites ALAN POOLE

GOLFERS enjoying a round on one of Northumberland's best known courses can now stop off for a drink and a bite to eat at a unique new "halfway house".

Tea at tee for golfers

NOON For lunch I would stop off in one of the beautiful piazzas in Venice and I'd be sure to enjoy some fantastic Italian red wine with my meal.

My PERFECT day

"For example, if a member of the Trust and their family is travelling to Wales from London, they could stop off at one or more of our properties along the way, to enjoy free parking and a quality catering experience," said Mr Smith.

Stopping for a break during a long drive to be highlight of journey as service station adventures unveiled; NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES OFFER DRIVERS A SCENIC REST

I REFER to your report that permission for a truck stop off the A55 near Caerwys has been refused.

The truckers need their rest stops; LETTERS

Taxi drivers in Bray, Co Wicklow, warn drunken teens now stop off in the head shop for highs on the way home, instead of the chipper One driver said: "Young people are getting us to stop there on the way home, or the way to a party.

FOLLOW THAT HIGH

A Red Cross road show will stop off in the North East to teach young people about skills in first aid and road safety.

First aid on tour

Goldie Lookin Chain (Carling Academy, 0870 771 2000) Famous for their Adidas gear, chavtastic Argos jewellery and, most recently, Maggot appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, the Newport rappers have hit the road with their new tour and stop off at the Academy tomorrow.

What's Going On: GIGS

ON THE DRIVE BACK to San Diego we decide to stop off at Klamath Falls again and maybe skate the pool we had heard about last lime we were there.

Oregon escape plan

where for the next few days they tour the Canadian Bushplane Museum, venture onboard the Agawa Canyon Tour Train, stop off at the Sault Casino, as well as visit sights in northern Michigan, including Teqamenon Falls and Whitefish Point by motor coach before returning to their starting point in Mackinaw City.