👉 Stockjobbery, also known as "stockjacking," is a criminal act where individuals or entities steal stocks from their employer, typically through fraudulently manipulating financial statements and other records to misrepresent the value of their shares. This behavior can result in the theft of millions of dollars worth of stock, which is often used for personal gain. The term "stockjobbery" has been used historically as a metaphor for the fraudulent actions of individuals who manipulate the market or securities markets to profit from