^GSPC Today, December 31: Markets Open; Bonds Close Early 2 p.m. ET
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve? Yes for stocks; U.S. bonds close 2 p.m. ET. All markets shut Jan 1. Key timings, liquidity tips, and ^GSPC context for Canadians.
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December 31: Jean Francois Malo Arrest Puts Extradition, Governance in Focus
jean francois malo arrest in Martinique spotlights extradition, the Quebec justice system, and the Desjardins legal case, raising governance and security questions for Canadian investors.
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Hong Kong Housing: Ma Tau Wai, Sai Wan Rebuilds Set — December 31
Ma Tau Wai Estate rebuild advances as Hong Kong Housing Authority sets 2028–2029 clearance, with Sai Wan Estate shifting to Ka Wai Man Road housing. Investor-focused outlook.
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Willowbrook Mall, December 31: Shot Fired; Retail Security in Focus
Willowbrook Mall incident: Wayne Police say a single shot was fired in the food court with no injuries. What it means for retail traffic, security spending, and insurance risk as year-end shoppers hit
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Irina Beller Case, December 31: Globus Ban Sparks Brand-Risk Debate
Irina Beller case: Globus house ban and Swiss legal complaint spotlight brand-risk for Swiss luxury retail. What happened, legal context, and investor watchpoints.
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December 31: Zapopan Ambush Spurs Jalisco Security Crackdown
US investors: The Zapopan shooting that killed alberto prieto has triggered a Jalisco security operation with Army, National Guard, and police. Here’s what it means for cross‑border exposure and near‑
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December 31: Oreschnik in Belarus Ups Europe Defense Risk, Spending Outlook
Oreschnik Belarus deployment raises Europe risk and could speed up NATO air defense spending. What it means for Germany’s security, budgets, and investor watchpoints into 2026.
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December 31: Boris Pistorius Demands Full Probe of German Army Scandal
Boris Pistorius orders a full probe into the German army scandal at Paratrooper Regiment 26, with 55 suspects and 200+ incidents. What it means for defense oversight in Germany and investor ESG risk.
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Royal Canadian Navy in Focus, December 31: Iran Terror Tag Raises Risk
Royal Canadian Navy in focus as Iran labels it terrorist after IRGC listing. What this means for Canada, shipping, insurance, and investor risk on December 31.
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^NDX Today, December 31: Japan Defamation Ruling Raises Platform Risk
Japan defamation ruling on Ayaka Otsu spotlights platform risk in JP. Low damages, appeal, and ad-monetization debate raise potential costs for Big Tech linked to ^NDX.
