Financial Markets Terminology

noun a place where securities are traded directly between two parties, without the supervision of an exchange

• Investors can buy and sell securities in the over-the-counter market without the need for a centralized exchange.
• You can trade stocks directly with other investors in the over-the-counter market.
• I heard some people make quick cash in the OTC market by trading penny stocks.
• In the world of finance, the over-the-counter market is like the Wild West where anything can happen.

noun a sudden or unexpected improvement or change for the better

• The economic forecast predicts an upturn in the market next quarter.
• Looks like there's an upturn in sales this month.
• Things are finally looking up, we're seeing an upturn in profits.
• After a period of struggle, she felt an upturn in her mood and outlook on life.

noun Aex is not a recognized word in the English language and therefore does not have a specific definition as a noun.

• The company decided to invest in aex technology to improve efficiency.
• I heard they're using aex software for the new project.
• That aex gadget is so cool!
• Her mind was like a complex aex system, always processing information efficiently.