expression, godan verb (-ru)
rise in esteem; become popular
Idiomatic expression meaning one's reputation or popularity improves, often due to some action or event.
彼の誠実な対応で、会社の株が上がった。
His sincere response raised the company's stock (in people's eyes).
あのドラマに出てから、彼女の株が急に上がった。
After appearing in that drama, her popularity suddenly rose.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
rise in value (stocks)
Literal financial meaning: the price of a stock increases.
今日は全面高で、ほとんどの株が上がった。
Today was an across-the-board rise, and most stocks went up.