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Nasdaq plans to extend trading hours to nearly 24/7 with a proposed 23-hour trading day.

MarketRead the original at benzinga.com
Good for NDAQ

The introduction of a nearly continuous trading schedule could enhance trading volumes and attract more global investors.

NDAQ · Nasdaq Inc.

AI read · Good for NDAQ

The AI's read

Nasdaq is pushing to run a 23-hour trading day by adding a 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. overnight session on weekdays. That expands U.S. market hours to capture global demand and could lift trading volumes and fee pools. Market reaction is muted, NDAQ is down about 0.8% since the news, so traders aren’t cheering yet. RSI sits mid-range, which suggests the move is not fully priced in. We lean bullish because exchange-grade infrastructure and consolidated data reduce overnight fragmentation and make those hours tradable at scale. Main risks are SEC approval, SIP readiness, and execution costs that could delay or dilute the upside.

IBKR · Interactive Brokers

AI read · Good for IBKR

The connection

As a major brokerage, Interactive Brokers could benefit from increased trading activity during extended hours.

HOOD · Robinhood Markets

AI read · Good for HOOD

The connection

Robinhood's existing 24-hour trading service positions it favorably in a market moving towards extended trading hours.

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