Ticker is a simple program to scroll text across a line of the display, in a manner similar to a stock ticker. In fact, since ticker supports communicating with a program that changes the text periodically, it could be used to implement a stock ticker. Currently, though, the only data gathering program available is one that displays slashdot and freshmeat news headlines on the ticker.
One who, or that which, ticks, or produces a ticking sound, as a watch or clock, a telegraphic sounder, etc.
A telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off stock quotations (stock ticker), market report, or other news on a paper ribbon or "tape."
an electronic instrument receiving information by transmision from a remote source and displaying it in readable fashion, not necessarily on paper tape (e.g. on a video display terminal or moving ribbon of electronically controlled lights).
The system that produces a running report of trading activity on the stock exchanges, called the ticker tape. The ticker symbol are letters that identify a security for trading purposes.
A scrolling display of current or recent security prices and/or volume.
An automated quotation system on which security transactions are reported after they occur on an exchange floor. (See also Ticker tape.)
character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on tickertape
a graphic that displays a countdown to an important date
an optional line of text string scrolling across the top of the display area
A scrolling piece of text or image that is usually hyperlinked to another site.
An important rule of thumb at the Hollywood Stock Exchange is that if you want to be a top trader, you have to be a well-informed trader. The first step to becoming an HSX guru is by keeping your eye on the ticker. The HSX ticker is a floating window that shows the trades made in the last two minutes. Updated regularly, it gives the ticker symbol of the trade, the number of shares traded and the price.
A ticker is a trading screen information display showing the current price, volume, etc. of a particular stock, option, future, etc.
The popular name given to the high-speed printing telegraph that carries reports of transactions on the floor of an exchange into the offices of subscribers
The telegraphic system which prints or displays last sale prices and volume of securities transactions on exchanges on a moving tape within a minute after each trade. Also known as the "tape".
A telegraphic system that continuously provides the last sale prices and volume of securities transactions on exchanges. Information is either printed or displayed on a moving tape after each trade.
tape machine (for receiving telegraphic messages)
Display of summarized instantaneous information on instruments of an exchange. Provides information on performed trades by displaying the instrument and the last trade price in scrolling mode.
The ticker displays information on a moveable tape or, in modern times, as a scrolling electronic display on a screen. The symbols and numbers shown on the ticker indicate the security being traded, the latest sale price of the security, and the volume of the last transaction.
A digital trading screen display showing information on the current option premiums, futures prices, and prices of the underlying assets as selected by the trader.
