{"id":21502,"date":"2025-09-18T07:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=21502"},"modified":"2025-09-18T07:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:47:34","slug":"things-to-know-before-market-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before the stock market opens, the biggest question in every investor and trader&#8217;s mind is which direction will the market go today? The activity during the opening hour often sets the tone for the rest of the session. In such a situation, &#8220;things to know before market opens&#8221; i.e. important information before the market opens acts as a guide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will understand 20 important things that will help you make better decisions, identify the right opportunities and avoid unwanted risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#The_20_Things_to_Know_Before_Market_Opens\" title=\"The 20 Things to Know Before Market Opens\">The 20 Things to Know Before Market Opens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#Why_is_pre-market_preparation_important\" title=\"Why is pre-market preparation important?\">Why is pre-market preparation important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#Tools_Resources_for_Pre-Market_Research\" title=\"Tools &amp; Resources for Pre-Market Research\">Tools &amp; Resources for Pre-Market Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#Common_Mistakes_Traders_Make_Before_Market_Opens\" title=\"Common Mistakes Traders Make Before Market Opens\">Common Mistakes Traders Make Before Market Opens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/things-to-know-before-market-opens\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-20-things-to-know-before-market-opens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_20_Things_to_Know_Before_Market_Opens\"><\/span>The 20 Things to Know Before Market Opens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-global-amp-domestic-cues-macro-factors\">Global &amp; Domestic Cues (Macro Factors)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-overnight-us-market-performance\">1. Overnight US Market Performance <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of US indices such as Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 has a direct impact on the Indian market. If the US markets have closed higher at night, the possibility of a positive opening in the Indian market increases. At the same time, the trend of tech-heavy Nasdaq has a greater impact on IT and technology stocks. Therefore, it is important to look at the charts and closing levels of these indices first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-asian-amp-european-market-trends\">2. Asian &amp; European Market Trends <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the Indian market opens, Asian indices (Nikkei, Hang Seng, Kospi) and GIFT Nifty give early indications. GIFT Nifty is often used to guess the direction of Nifty. European markets usually have an impact in the afternoon, but if there is any big news (such as ECB policy) in the morning, its effect can also be seen in the early hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-currency-movements-usd-inr\">3. Currency Movements (USD-INR) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of dollar and rupee directly affects IT, pharma and import-export companies. Importing companies benefit when rupee strengthens, while weak rupee supports exporting IT and pharma sectors. By looking at the opening of USD-INR in the morning, you can guess which sectors would be better to take interest in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-crude-oil-prices\">4. Crude Oil Prices <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Crude oil is important for the Indian economy because we import most of the oil. The increase in the price of crude oil increases the cost of transport and aviation companies and puts pressure on inflation. At the same time, a decrease in price provides relief to these sectors. Be sure to check the price of Brent crude and WTI every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-bond-yields-amp-interest-rates\">5. Bond Yields &amp; Interest Rates <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The US 10-year Treasury yield and Indian government bond yield reflect the mood of foreign investors. If the yields are going too high, then money may flow out of the equity market. At the same time, RBI or Fed rate signals are also worth paying attention to before the market opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-government-amp-rbi-announcements\">6. Government &amp; RBI Announcements <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to take a look at government policies, tax changes, budget updates or any fresh notifications from RBI in the morning. These announcements can have a big impact on sectors (such as banking, infrastructure, auto).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-market-specific-indicators-technical-and-data-points\">Market-Specific Indicators (Technical and Data Points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-gift-nifty-amp-pre-open-indicators\">7. GIFT Nifty &amp; Pre-Open Indicators <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GIFT Nifty is a mirror of the opening mood of the Indian Nifty. Also, the pre-open session of NSE between 9:00-9:15 indicates the initial direction of the market. If a stock shows unusual moves in the pre-open, then there is a possibility of volume throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-fiis-vs-diis-data\">8. FIIs vs. DIIs Data <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to look at the previous day&#8217;s buying and selling data of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) in the morning. If FIIs have made heavy purchases, then the trend is considered positive. On the other hand, their selling often brings pressure in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-corporate-earnings-announcements\">9. Corporate Earnings Announcements <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the result season, the quarterly results of companies can change the direction of the day. If the result of a company is better than expected, then that stock can see a rise. On the contrary, there is a decline in disappointing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-bulk-amp-block-deals\">10. Bulk &amp; Block Deals <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If an unusual block deal or bulk deal has taken place in a stock on the previous day, then it indicates the interest of institutional investors in it. Such stocks can remain active even the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-insider-activity-promoter-pledging\">11. Insider Activity \/ Promoter Pledging <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the promoters are selling or pledging shares, then it can be a warning for investors. On the other hand, insider buying indicates trust in a company. Therefore, it is important to see NSE\/BSE updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-keep-an-eye-on-technical-levels\">12. Keep an eye on technical levels <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the market opens, write down the support and resistance levels of Nifty, Bank Nifty and the stocks you are keeping an eye on. This will give you a clear idea of \u200b\u200bwhere it would be right to buy and where to exit. Entry without knowing the level often leads to mistakes based on emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-news-amp-events-that-can-move-markets\">News &amp; Events That Can Move Markets\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-big-news-and-geopolitical-events\">13. Big news and geopolitical events <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a big international event like election results, war or a new decision by oil producing countries changes the mood of the entire market. It is important to catch such news early in the morning, as it can suddenly shake both sectors and indices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-new-updates-related-to-the-sector\">14. New updates related to the sector <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New policies or rules of the government, such as subsidies on electric vehicles or approval from abroad to pharma companies, directly affect the stocks of the same sector. If you are trading in that sector, then these updates should not be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-company-announcements\">15. Company announcements <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>News of a company&#8217;s merger, acquisition, dividend or new investment can bring a big move at market opening. Therefore, keep the companies from which such announcements are expected in your watchlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-impact-of-economic-data\">16. Impact of economic data <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports like inflation (CPI), industrial production (IIP), GDP or US job data can change the trend of the entire market. Especially on the days when the data is released, they have a direct impact on the opening and volatility of that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-analyst-reports\">17. Analyst reports <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the morning, reports of brokerage houses or big funds come in which a stock is given a rating of &#8220;Buy&#8221; or &#8220;Sell&#8221;. Many times, a rise or fall is seen in small stocks on the basis of these reports. Therefore, it is beneficial to look at them before the beginning of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-personal-preparation-amp-trading-psychology\">Personal Preparation &amp; Trading Psychology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-finalize-your-watchlist\">18. Finalize your watchlist <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning, decide which 4\u20135 stocks you will focus on. Trying to track too many stocks often distracts you and you miss out on opportunities. A focused watchlist will help you trade smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-check-risk-management-rules\">19. Check Risk Management Rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong>Decide stop-loss, position size and capital allocation for every trade in advance. This prevents big losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-mental-preparation-and-discipline\">20. Mental preparation and discipline <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is to calm your mind before the market starts. If you trade in panic, greed or haste, the chances of loss increase. It is better to decide your strategy in advance and stick to it. In the hustle and bustle of the day, only the trader succeeds who is patient, follows the rules and takes every decision thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-pre-market-preparation-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_pre-market_preparation_important\"><\/span>Why is pre-market preparation important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Controlling emotions :<\/strong> When you trade without preparation in the morning, decisions are often taken in haste or out of fear and greed. A pre-market checklist keeps you calm and disciplined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Understanding global cues : <\/strong>The trend of the US and Asian markets often influences the mood of the Indian market. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on GIFT Nifty and foreign indices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important data and news :<\/strong>\u00a0 Crude oil, dollar-rupee rate, bond yields and fresh economic announcements play an important role in deciding the direction of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identifying technical levels :<\/strong>\u00a0 Knowing the support-resistance of nifty, bank nifty or stocks in advance can help you avoid wrong entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right order strategy :<\/strong> There is less liquidity in the pre-market, so it is safe to use limit orders instead of market orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/intraday-trading-strategies-and-tips-for-beginners\/\">Top 10 Intraday Trading Strategies &amp; Tips for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-amp-resources-for-pre-market-research\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_Resources_for_Pre-Market_Research\"><\/span>Tools &amp; Resources for Pre-Market Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-official-websites-nse-amp-bse\">1. Official Websites (NSE &amp; BSE) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most reliable and reliable way to view pre-market data is through the official websites of NSE and BSE. Here you get important details like index levels, pre-open session information, corporate announcements and block\/bulk deals. Since these updates come directly from the exchange, it is considered safe and important to trust them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-pocketful-app-and-web\">2. Pocketful App and Web <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=in.pocketful.android&amp;hl=en_IN\">Pocketful<\/a> is an all-in-one tool for pre-market analysis. Here you can easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the fundamentals of any company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See top gainer and top loser stocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze sector-wise performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow live charts and trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also get important financial news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you a clear understanding of which sector is strong and which stocks are under pressure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/\">Pocketful<\/a> proves to be useful for everyone, from new investors to professional traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-popular-financial-portals\">3. Popular Financial Portals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portals like Moneycontrol, Investing.com and TradingView are quite popular among traders and investors. On these platforms, you get features like charting tools, technical analysis, data from international markets and live price movements. You can also easily track different stocks and sectors by creating your watchlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading-for-beginners\/\"> Trading For Beginners: 5 Things Every Trader Should Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-traders-make-before-market-opens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Traders_Make_Before_Market_Opens\"><\/span>Common Mistakes Traders Make Before Market Opens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the market opens, traders often make mistakes that have a big impact on the day&#8217;s performance. If these things are not taken care of, then despite the right analysis, there can be losses. Let&#8217;s know some common mistakes that are often seen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blindly trusting news headlines : <\/strong>Taking trades by just reading the morning headlines sometimes proves to be risky. News often shows short-term sentiments, while the real trend is understood through technical and fundamental analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over-depending on GIFT Nifty and global signals : <\/strong>Asian markets or GIFT Nifty can help in indicating the trend, but domestic factors like RBI policies, FII-DII flow and local news have a greater impact on the Indian market. It is wrong to create positions based only on global signals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taking entries without risk management : <\/strong>The most common mistake is to trade without setting a stop-loss or paying attention to position sizing. Without risk management, one wrong move can wipe out your entire capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring trading psychology : <\/strong>Decisions made in haste, overconfidence or fear are often detrimental. A calm mind and discipline are the most important weapons in the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Giving more importance to discipline than prediction : <\/strong>No one can predict the exact market move. Successful traders are those who constantly focus on discipline, proper planning and risk control not just prediction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be successful in the stock market, preparation is equally important not just during trading but also before the market opens. If you keep an eye on global trends, sector movements, top gainers-losers and the latest financial news, your decisions become even stronger. Correct information and preparation is the real strength of a good investor. So start every day before the market opens by keeping these points in mind and choose the path of smart investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/intraday-trading-rules-and-new-sebi-regulations\/\">Intraday Trading Rules and New SEBI Regulations<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/breakout-trading\/\">Breakout Trading: Definition, Pros, And Cons<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/5-points-to-be-considered-before-buying-or-selling-any-stocks\/\">5 points to be considered before buying or selling any stocks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/what-is-day-trading\/\">What Is Day Trading and How to Start With It?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-rule-for-investing-in-stocks\/\">What is a good rule for investing in stocks?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What should I check before the market opens?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Make sure to check pre-open data, global market moves and sector conditions.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How does pre-market data help traders?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">It helps to understand the initial trend and mood of the stocks.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can Pocketful help in pre-market research?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, top gainers\/losers, charts and sector analysis are easily available in Pocketful.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Should I rely only on GIFT Nifty before the market opens?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No, GIFT Nifty gives signals but looks at domestic factors as well.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What mistakes should I avoid before the market opens?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Hastiness, not doing risk management and relying only on news.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before the stock market opens, the biggest question in every investor and trader&#8217;s mind is which direction will the market go today? 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