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Mar 23, 2020

The NYSE’s trading floor is closed

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.

NYSE trading is temporarily fully electronic starting Monday to protect employees from spreading the coronavirus. — NYSE trading is temporarily fully electronic starting Monday to protect employees from spreading the coronavirus.
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Segments From This Episode

What all-electronic trading means for the New York Stock Exchange
by Justin Ho
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NYSE says it has run tests and is fully capable of operating electronically.
Tax Day is July 15. Here’s what you need to know
by Marielle Segarra
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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.
SEC on high alert for illegal stock market activity
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
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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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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director