market open

Bell signals start

Market open is the moment when a stock exchange begins trading for the day, or the period immediately following that moment.

Traders watch the market open closely because prices often move sharply as overnight news gets absorbed: We saw heavy selling right at market open.

The phrase contrasts with market close, when trading ends.

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trading session timing

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Trading day's conclusion

closing bell · after-hours · post-market · closing time · closing price

market accessibility status

market opentrading halt

Temporary cessation of transactions

circuit breaker · after-hours trading · pre-market

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