Mar 23, 2020

The NYSE’s trading floor is closed

NYSE trading is temporarily fully electronic starting Monday to protect employees from spreading the coronavirus. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Software will temporarily take over for the New York Stock Exchange so human traders don't have to come to work. Tax Day moved to July 15. The SEC is watching out for insider trading during the pandemic.

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COVID-19

What all-electronic trading means for the New York Stock Exchange

by Justin Ho

Mar 23, 2020

NYSE says it has run tests and is fully capable of operating electronically.

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Tax Day is July 15. Here's what you need to know

by Marielle Segarra

Mar 23, 2020

If you are getting a tax refund, which more than 70% of Americans do, you can still file your taxes now and get your money.

This only applies to federal tax returns. Whether you still have to file your state and local taxes by April 15 depends on where you live.

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SEC on high alert for illegal stock market activity

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Mar 23, 2020

Haima Marlier, a former senior trial counsel for the SEC, says recent trading suspensions show the SEC is "very much paying attention."

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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