Fred Business News - The nation's financial markets will be closed Tuesday to honor former President Gerald Ford, marking a rare four-day closing for U.S. trading.

The New York Stock Exchange said Friday it will be closed on Jan. 2 for the national day of mourning for the 38th president, a day after the Nasdaq stock market said it also will be closed.

Over the last century, the markets have traditionally closed to commemorate the death of a past or sitting president.

Ford, who became the first ...   more »