He 'placed/put a lot of stock' in her ability to get the job done. [=he had a lot of trust in her ability to get the job done]
The mayor's 'stock' with voters is high/low right now. [=the mayor is popular/unpopular with voters right now]
He decided to 'exercise his stock options'. [=he decided to buy stock in the company that he works for]
(..) Ragnar Lothbrok was not only their King, Father, he was the most famous man in their world. Believe me, daughter, I have taken stock of them. I know what to expect. And we are fully prepared. Then should you not reinstate your alliance with King Ecbert? I have no wish or need to be allied (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17