Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Here's what's open and closed today
Friday, April 18 is Good Friday, which means some businesses and services will be closed for the holiday, including the stock market.
While Good Friday is not a federal holiday, some states recognize it as a public holiday, and others may be affected by local business closures.
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Read MoreIs the Stock Market Open on Good Friday 2025? What We Know
While Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the United States, it carries enough significance to disrupt some day-to-day financial activities.
For those planning trades or banking errands, it’s important to know how this religious day affects operations across Wall Street and banking institutions.
Here’s what’s open, what’s closed, and what you need to know today.
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Read MoreI Discovered the Power of Dividend Investing in Just One Year
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While those who watch and play around in the market frequently know all about dividends, for the average Joe or Jane who invests casually, dividends might be a new experience.
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Read MoreSouthwest Airlines Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and …
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Read MoreWall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Healthcare Picks
There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Clover Health Investments (CLOV – Research Report), ClearPoint Neuro (CLPT – Research Report) and Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT – Research Report) with bullish sentiments.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Will NVIDIA 2x Over The Next Year?
The introduction of the Chinese generative AI model has created a storm on Wall Street, and tall trees are the first to bear the brunt of it. Big tech names have shown weaknesses and AI-related stocks have faced issues as the fear of the new-gen AI model, DeepSeek, and circumstances surrounding its creation spread through the market.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
AI Bets and Buffett’s Seal of Approval, Is This a Bet on a Cashless Future?
There is something inherently attractive about buying a stock and holding it for a long time. Stable don’t just have strong balance sheets that can weather rough markets but they often pay dividends, which account for as much as 95% of total returns over the past century according to research by Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials. Idexx also makes water testing supplies to monitor and maintain water quality.
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