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Why Stocks Move After Hours

When the market closes at the end of the day, most people believe that trading is done for the day. However, the market is still alive and kicking after hours. In fact, the market can move quite a bit after hours, and there are a few reasons why this happens. One reason that stocks can […]

How Do Stocks Lose Value After Hours

When you purchase stocks, you’re buying a piece of a company that will entitle you to future earnings, dividends, and potentially a rise in the stock’s price.  But what happens when a company’s shares fall in value after the market has already closed for the day? This is what’s known as stock price volatility, and […]

Buying Stocks When Market Is Closed

When the stock market is closed, buyers are still able to purchase stocks. This is done by placing a buy order through a stockbroker. Buyers should be aware that they will not be able to see the current market prices for the stocks they are interested in purchasing.  Buyers should also be aware that they […]

How Do Stocks Go Down After Hours

In any given day, the stock market is open for a certain number of hours. The hours that the stock market is open can affect how stocks behave. In particular, stocks can go down after hours, which means that they can trade at a lower price than they did when the market closed. There are […]

Why Do Stocks Keep Moving After Hours

When the market closes at the end of the day, most people believe that stocks stop moving. However, stocks can still move and change prices after the market has closed. There are a few reasons why stocks keep moving after hours. The first reason is that some stocks are traded over the counter (OTC). This […]