Effecting gas prices

[BigBo]

Question; why does Wall Street have to trade during daylight hours? Why can't they conduct trading at the same time as the Asian market? Seems to me that countries like China will pay whatever the price is which sets the pace for the rest of the world. I understand that in the past, there was no way around time zone differences. But, with todays technology, why not "real-time" global trading. I'm not necessarily suggesting that we conform to China's trading guidelines, but maybe something that works more globally.
Maybe I'm totally wrong in my questioning this. I guess I'm not that well versed in what goes on in the stock markets. Can someone enlighten me?

[gone fishin]

All said is true, but I feel we need a change in Government here in the US. Perhaps we can get a look at the energy policy that was written in great part by VP Cheney. Why is that document being kept secret? I think the big oil companies should show reason for such huge profits. Also, they give their executives humongous salaries and golden parachutes whenever the heat is turned up on them. Somehow we can do better. Perhaps a better image with other countries would help as well. Maybe reminding some of the countries that they wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the help of the US!

Anyone been to Canada lately? I had a grandson recently play Hockey in Quebec. He and others were saying the Canadians do not respect us, can you imagine what the other countries are saying as well ?