Stock Market Today: The Nasdaq ends a losing streak, but barely. Small caps close flat after a choppy action.

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Black Friday. The U.S. bond market is also observing a shortened day, closing at 2 p.m. ET. After Black Friday, U.S. markets will resume normal hours until closing early on Christmas Eve.

U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, will resume normal trading hours on the day after Christmas. Markets will close early on New Year's Eve and remain closed on New Year's Day. Many international markets, such as those in London and Hong ...

Nifty IT, Nifty Metals, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty PSU Banks were trading in the green, while Nifty FMCG, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Realty traded lower.

The NYSE and Nasdaq will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve. U.S. stock markets will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. International markets, including those in London and Hong Kong, also have adjusted holiday schedules. Merry Christmas Eve

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday approved the creation of a unit to run a proposed national coal trading exchange. Last year, India announced plans to establish a coal trading platform to buy and sell domestically produced coal amid surging output.