Nasdaq plans to introduce 24-hour trading 

Exchange looking to capitalise on growing global demand for US equities

Pedestrians in front of the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. The exchange is looking to introduce 24-hour trading.

Nasdaq plans to introduce 24-hour trading on its flagship US exchange to capitalise on growing global demand for US equities, a senior executive said in a social media post on Friday.

International demand for the lucrative US equity market has surged in recent years, driven by rising retail participation, increasing financial literacy, and easier access to digital trading platforms.