The Problem. By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earthâs population will reside in urban centers. Applying the most conservative estimates to current demographic trends, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim.
The U.S. Stock Market is open for business for six-and-a-half hoursâfrom 9:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. ETânearly every business day, and it draws crowds of thousands upon thousands of investors as soon as the opening bell rings.
A: No, the stock market is open on Veterans Day. Q: Is the stock market closed on Election Day? A: No, the stock market is open on Election Day. Q: Is the stock market closed the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)? A: On the Friday after Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday, the stock market is open in the morning until 1:00 p.m. EST, closing for the rest of the afternoon.