Two years later, the investors pursued the massive merger with Kraft Foods Group. (For more, see also: Why Kraft Heinz Will Be a Winner Long-Term.) Kraft Started With Cheese. Kraftâs origins began with Canadian immigrant James L. Kraft, who started a wholesale door-to-door cheese business in Chicago with his brothers. They incorporated it in 1909.
Columbus Day schedule announced. U.S stock markets will be open for business on Monday, October 8, 2012. However, since it is a bank holiday, Monday will not be a settlement date. Bond markets will be closed on Monday, October 8. All funds will be open for normal business Monday. Note that money market funds will be open for T + 1 trading on Monday, since it is a bank holiday. Inbound and outbound mail will be delayed one day, as the USPS is closed.
Hereâs a quick overview of whatâs slated to be closed: 1  The Securities Industries and Financial Markets Associations has recommended that the bond markets close on Friday, July 3. 2  Nasdaq COMP, -0.02% and New York Stock Exchange trading will observe regular trading Thursday but will be closed Friday. Globex electronic trading, where oil and metals are traded, will observe normal hours on July 2, while the electronic trading platform will see an early 1 p.m. Eastern close Friday.