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<item><title>Iran Tensions Disrupt Hormuz Traffic as Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market#u65542</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:16:52 +0000</pubDate><description>Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to seven vessels on September 10, well below the ten-year average of 15. This decline follows warnings from Iran regarding escalation, pushing Brent crude oil prices toward $101 and WTI to $96. In consumer tech, Apple launched the iPhone Duo foldable featuring a 7.6-inch interior display with a starting price of $1,999. Meanwhile, US government offices and businesses remain open today, September 11, as Patriot Day is not a federal holiday.Why it mattersInstability in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy supplies ahead of US midterms. App</description></item>
<item><title>Nike Drops From S&amp;P 100</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market#u62699</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:21 +0000</pubDate><description>Nike will exit the S&amp;amp;P 100 after 18 years following a stock price decline of 78.5% from its 2021 peak. The drop stems from a slump in China and direct-to-consumer strategy missteps. Meanwhile, Labor Day closures affected government offices, banks, the stock market, and mail services on September 7, 2026. Most major retailers remained open for the holiday, offering promotional sales while specific chains like Costco stayed shut.Why it mattersMarket indices periodically adjust their holdings to reflect shifts in corporate performance and equity values. The removal of a long-standing cultural</description></item>
<item><title>Retailers Remain Open While Government and Financial Institutions Close for Labor Day</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-open-on-labor-day-most-retailers-closed-government-banks-and-the-stock-market#u60660</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:22:46 +0000</pubDate><description>Most retailers and big consumer-facing businesses are open for Labor Day on September 7, 2026, with many offering promotional sales. However, government offices, banks, the stock market, and mail services are closed. Major retailers like Walmart and Target are operational, though some specific chains such as Costco are reported as shut down. Residents in cities like Columbus and Pasadena, as well as the state of Minnesota, face varying local service changes and business hours typical of the federal holiday.Why it mattersLabor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September. </description></item>
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