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Market hours and prices

The trading day, previous close, and extended hours.

4 min · Beginner · Lesson 6 of 10

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The trading day

U.S. stock exchanges hold their regular session from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except market holidays. Some days before holidays close early at 1:00 PM.

The first official price of the day is the open; the last is the close. A stock's daily change is measured from the previous close.

For entertainment and education, not investment advice.