Stock exchanges close for some holidays and not others, so one of the more common questions is whether the stock market is open on Black Friday.
In the United States, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq are closed on Thanksgiving, but both are back to business and open on Black Friday.
But Black Friday isn't just the day after Thanksgiving; it's an important day for investors, too...
by Casey Wilson
The Russell 2000 has extended its winning streak to 13 sessions this week, and we're calling small-cap stocks the sweet spot of the market.
There's a pattern Amazon stock follows over the holiday season…
Our charts reveal a trend that's short, sweet, and that doesn't last past the holidays.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was on the rise Wednesday despite a sharp downturn in healthcare stocks and could close at an all-time high ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
by Diane Alter
Silver prices are down sharply today (Wednesday) after a much stronger than expected U.S. durable goods report rallied the U.S. Dollar Index and dragged the gray metal lower.
That fueled fresh prospects for an interest rate hike next month.
Here's what's next for the gray metal...
by Shah Gilani
Robo-advisors are convenient and cheap, but these fintech disruptors have serious pitfalls.
Before trusting one with your money, here's what you need to know...
Stocks have been hitting all-time highs this week, but with the Fed expected to raise interest rates, many are wondering if the stock market will crash after the FOMC meeting.
With the Fed set to raise interest rates, it's wise to have a stock market crash protection plan as part of your portfolio. We'll show you how to protect your money if there is a stock market crash.
But before we do, let's look at why there might be a stock market crash after the FOMC meeting...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is flat as investors cast doubts on the OPEC deal.
Many analysts are concerned about the hesitation of oil-producing nations like Iran and Iraq.
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World equity markets were mixed in quieter trade Wednesday. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward slightly lower openings when the New York day session beings. The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday will keep the world marketplace somewhat muted the rest of this week. The major U.S. stock indexes have this week hit record highs, in the aftermath of the surprise U.S. presidential election that resulted in a win by Donald Trump.
Gold prices are trading near steady in early U.S. dealings.
by Tom Gentile
The stock market is going ballistic right now, still riding the momentum of the Nov. 8 election.
That's led to some of cable's loudest talking heads giving contradictory advice about how to allocate your capital for "the largest returns."
Most of their recommendations are going to leave you at the mercy of the market. Sure, this is a nice bull run, but there's still a lot of uncertainty out there, driven by headlines that haven't been written yet.
Believe me, you don't want to be out of position when they get written.
It's all about getting control back from the market and going after some of the biggest gains that are still out there…
…on sectors that are set to take a big hit under the incoming administration.
