Gem robbery liquidates stocks! (5)

I believe the answer is:

beryl

'gem' is the definition.
(beryl is a kind of gem)

'robbery liquidates stocks' is the wordplay.
'stocks' indicates a hidden word.
'BERYL' can be found hidden inside 'robbery liquidates'.

(Other definitions for beryl that I've seen before include "Emerald or aquamarine" , "Gemstone of which emerald is a variety" , "Blue, green or yellow mineral, sometimes a gemstone" , "- - Bainbridge (lit.)" , "Girl's name - jewel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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