NYSE Euronext Opens New York Trading on May 20 Remotely from USA National Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo

NYSE Euronext Opens New York Trading on May 20 Remotely from USA National Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo
BEIJING, NEW YORK & SHANGHAI—-Today, NYSE Euronext executives with invited guests opened trading remotely on the New York Stock Exchange from the USA National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
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what does it mean when the S & P futures are up or down before the market opens?

Does that refer to futures contracts? If so, when do they trade? — Obviously before the stock market opens. Rights?

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