market close

Exchange's final bell

Market close is the end of a trading day on a stock exchange, when buying and selling officially stops.

Prices quoted at market close serve as reference points for valuation and reporting.

The phrase also names that moment: We'll announce earnings after market close.

Financial news often focuses on market close because it captures the day's final verdict on prices.

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Start of trading session

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