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.
The bond market is open the day before the 4th of July, but the stock market closes early. The stock and bond markets are closed on July 4th and are closed on Labor Day. The stock market is open on Columbus Day but the bond market is closed. The stock market is open on Veteran's day but the bond market is closed. The stock and bond markets are closed on Thanksgiving and close early the day after Thanksgiving.
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.