CME Group said, “BrokerTec EU markets are open and trading. All other CME Group markets remain halted due to a data center cooling issue at CyrusOne. We will provide updates as they are available,” as quoted by Stocktwits.
Stock Market Open Today: Shortened Hours for Black Friday
Even with futures frozen, regular stock trading is moving ahead on a shortened schedule. The NYSE, Nasdaq, and over-the-counter markets opened at 9:30 a.m. ET and will close at 1 p.m., while eligible options will remain open until 1:15 p.m. Bond markets opened at 8 a.m. and will close at 2 p.m.
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Is the Market Open on Black Friday – Yes, With Futures Subdued Before CME Halt
Before the CME outage, futures were subdued: Dow Jones futures rose 0.11%, S&P 500 futures added 0.1%, Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.18%, and Russell 2000 futures were up 0.13%. In early trading, SPY rose 0.28%, QQQ gained 0.43%, and DIA added 0.24%.
Stocks to Watch as CME Outage Ripples Through Trading
Tesla (TSLA): Shares were up 0.4% pre-market as the company began offering free Full Self-Driving rides in several European countries ahead of a broader rollout next year.
Security Matters (SMX): Shares surged 71% pre-market after the company showcased its molecular identity technology at a DMCC Precious Metals conference in Dubai earlier in the week.
Tilray Brands (TLRY): Shares dropped nearly 14% pre-market after the company executed its previously approved 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Globus Maritime (GLBS), Nordic American Tankers (NAT), and Freight Technologies (FRGT) are scheduled to report quarterly earnings today.
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Are Markets Open Today Globally
Foreign stock exchanges, including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and London, are open. Banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and UPS are operating as well. Most FedEx services are available, with the exception of FedEx Freight.
Is the Stock Market Open the Day After Thanksgiving – Yes, With Historical Trends Favoring Gains
The S&P 500 has often risen during the stretch from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through one week after Black Friday. It gained 1.5% during this window last year, following increases of 0.8% in 2023 and 1.1% in 2022. In 2021, it fell 3.5% over the same period.
FAQs
Are markets open today despite the CME outage?
Yes, regular stock markets are open; only CME futures and options are halted.
What are the stock market hours today?
Equities close at 1 p.m. ET; eligible options at 1:15 p.m.; bonds at 2 p.m.