One well-known high-tech stock that I own has grown over 2,000 percent in the last five years.

He began with 200 chickens, but over the next three years his stock grew exponentially.

In the former case, the total stock of capital grows.

However, its stock is growing across other continents, particularly in Asia where nearly 9,000 hotels are available.

By the early 1950s the stock had grown to such a size that the arts library building needed to be extended.

But over the long run, analysts say, stocks grow in value.

No matter the primary driver, the stock has grown expensive by several measures.

By 1904, the stock had grown to nearly 8,000 volumes, with yearly addition of more than 500.

So the outstanding stock of securities to trade is growing each year.

As a result, the economy's stock of capital grows more slowly, or even shrinks.