Markets to Reopen as Normal Wednesday U.S. market
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U.S. markets for stocks, options and other exchange-based derivatives remained closed for a second-straight session on Tuesday, marking the first two-day weather-related shutdown since 1888.
NYSE said it will open for normal trading on Wednesday. Trading will commence on the NYSE at 9:30 am under normal opening procedures.
“We are pleased to be able to return to normal trading tomorrow,” said Duncan Niederauer, CEO of NYSE Euronext, in a statement. “Our building and systems were not damaged and our people have been working diligently to ensure that we have a smooth opening tomorrow.”
The Nasdaq has also told CNBC it is planning to open on Wednesday, as normal.
Stock index futures were open for electronic trade earlier but closed at 9:15 am ET, as scheduled. Futures ended the trading session flat. http://www.cnbc.com/id/49606999