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.
Stock Market Holiday Closures. The US stock exchange is open for trading from 9:30AM to 4PM EST Monday through Friday. All major US exchanges adhere to The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holiday closing schedules. The NYSE markets are closed and observe the following federal holidays in 2017. Stock markets are closed New Year's Day Jan 2.