Ticker tape, historically, refers to a continuous strip of paper that was used to transmit information about stock prices and financial transactions in real-time via telegraph or other means. The term originates from the sound made by the ticker machine as it printed information. These machines, which became popular in the late 19th century, would transmit stock prices, bond prices, and other financial data, which were then printed on a long strip of paper—hence the name "ticker tape.
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