Some branches of the US stock market? (5)
I believe the answer is:
ranch
'us stock market?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'some branches of' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'RANCH' is hidden within 'branches of'.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ranch that I've seen before include "North American stock farm" , "American cattle farm" , "... (back at the) station" , "US establishment for livestock" , "Farm on a large scale" .)