Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• ADVANCER
  
  Stocks that have gained, or increased, in value over a particular period are described as advancers. If more stocks advance than decline-or lose value-over the course of a trading day, the financial press reports that advancers led decliners. When that occurs over a period of time, it's considered an indication that the stock market is healthy.
  
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