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Definition of 'Previous Close'

A security's closing price on the preceding day of trading. Previous close can refer to the prior day's value of a stock, bond, commodity, futures or option contract, market index, or any other security. By comparing a security's closing price from one day to the next, investors can see how the security’s price has changed over time.
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Investopedia explains 'Previous Close'

A stock’s previous close is factored into the information displayed on the ticker tape. An up or down arrow shows whether the stock’s current price is higher or lower than its previous close, and the change amount following the arrow shows the size of the price difference. A significant change from the previous close can usually indicate major news about the company, such as an acquisition, change in management or a declaration of bankruptcy.

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  • Top 5 Low-Risk Investments To Close Out 2011 - Investopedia.com

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    ... Top 5 Low-Risk Investments To Close Out 2011. Posted: September
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  • Measure Volatility With Average True Range

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    ... close If the market has gapped higher, equation No.2 will accurately show the
    volatility of the day as measured from the high to the previous close. ...

  • 6 Corporate Tax Loops Obama Wants To Close - Investopedia.com

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    ... 6 Corporate Tax Loops Obama Wants To Close. ... The Obama Administration would like to
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  • Is This The Worst Market Decline? - Investopedia.com

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    ... A great example of this is seen in the action since Monday's close in the S&P futures. ...
    Over the next 27 days, the Dow dropped 19.9% to a low close of 788.31. ...

  • How do I calculate forex pivot points?

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    ... The pivot point for the current trading session is calculated as: Pivot Point =
    (Previous High + Previous Low + Previous Close) / 3. ...

  • Using Pivot Points In Forex Trading

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/07/pivotpointstrategy.asp
    ... for the current trading day. Pivot Point for Current = High (previous) +
    Low (previous) + Close (previous) 3. The pivot point can ...

  • How September 11 Affected The US Stock Market - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0911/How-September-11-Affected-The-U.S.-Stock-Market.aspx
    ... At the close of trading that Friday, ending a week that saw the biggest losses in
    NYSE history, the Dow Jones was down almost 1,370 points, representing a loss ...

  • Case Study: The Collapse of Lehman Brothers

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/09/lehman-brothers-collapse.asp
    ... On Monday September 15, Lehman declared bankruptcy, resulting in the stock
    plunging 93% from its previous close on September 12. ...

  • Why don't stocks begin trading at the previous day's closing price ...

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    ... For example, good news such as a positive earnings announcement may be issued,
    increasing a stock's demand and raising the price from the previous day's close. ...

  • Using Compound Indicators To Predict Market Fluctuations

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    ... white line). Therefore, the trader can assume there will be at least a
    five-point movement from the previous close. Looking at the ...

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