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gray markets

/ˌɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪts/ /ˌɡreɪ ˈmɑːrˌkɛts/

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noun

Marchés parallèles

The buying and selling of goods through distribution channels other than those authorized or intended by the manufacturer or producer.

Examples :

"Because the video game console was sold cheaper overseas, it quickly appeared on gray markets in the United States, even before its official US release. "

Parce que la console de jeux vidéo était vendue moins cher à l'étranger, elle est rapidement apparue sur les marchés parallèles aux États-Unis, avant même sa sortie officielle aux États-Unis.

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noun

Marchés gris

The trading of shares before they are listed on the stock exchange.

Examples :

"Excitement surrounded the new tech company's IPO, with shares already being traded in gray markets well before their official stock exchange launch. "

L'enthousiasme entourait l'introduction en bourse de la nouvelle entreprise technologique, avec des actions déjà négociées sur les marchés gris bien avant leur lancement officiel en bourse.

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