Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., has a reputation as one of the busiest shopping days of the year.The unofficial holiday is traditionally a time when retailers can capitalize on a wave of enthusiasm,

Dating back a century, the week of Thanksgiving and the stretch through New Year’s tends to be positive for stocks.

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. markets were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The yen gained against the dollar.

Yes, Thanksgiving is Thursday. The holiday has been recognized by the federal government since 1870, though President Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans to recognize a November “day of Thanksgiving” in 1863, and President George Washington issued a proclamation for “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer” on Nov. 26, 1789.

Here’s what investors should know about trading hours on Turkey Day. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed Thursday. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will also be closed.

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

Key Takeaways The New York Stock Exchange and bond market will close on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.These markets also have a number of early closures—1 p.m. for the New York Stock Exchange and 2 p.

Here's a bit of history about Thanksgiving and traditions surrounding the holiday. The first Thanksgiving Day "celebration" is said to have taken place in 1621, the History Channel reports. The story,