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Is The Stock Market Open On Labor Day?
Monday, September 4, 2023 - 9:06am | 331Read More...Labor Day is Sept. 4, and as such you might be wondering whether the markets will be open. The short answer is no: the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and bond markets are closed on Labor Day. Why Are The Markets Closed On Labor Day? It’s worth getting into the history of Labor Day to...
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This Day In Market History: Congress Intervenes In The Markets With The Interstate Commerce Act
Monday, February 4, 2019 - 9:32am | 355Read More...Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Feb. 4, 1887, President Grover Cleveland signed the Interstate Commerce Act, which empowered Congress to regulate railroad rates. Where The Market Was The S&P 500 traded around $...
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Every President Who Won The Election But Lost The Popular Vote
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - 2:18pm | 727Read More...The odd electoral process in the United States leaves many dumbfounded. The U.S. presidential elections, which have a peculiar format, are be conducted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with voters voting for electors of their respective states. The electoral college comprise 538...
