I recently encountered the word 'cob' in a text and I'm not sure what it means. I looked it up but there seem to be multiple definitions. I'm curious to know the general meaning and context of this word.
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
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    Elena
    Sat Nov 16 2024
   
  
    COB is an acronym frequently encountered in business communications.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    HanjiArtistryCraftsmanship
    Sat Nov 16 2024
   
  
    COB stands for “close of business,” a term that signifies the conclusion of a business day.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    TaegeukChampionCourageousHeartWarrior
    Sat Nov 16 2024
   
  
    This concept is particularly relevant in the context of financial markets.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Carlo
    Fri Nov 15 2024
   
  
    In New York City, which defines U.S. business hours, COB marks the end of the financial markets.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    DongdaemunTrend
    Fri Nov 15 2024
   
  
    It serves as a benchmark for determining the close of the regular trading day.