London Stock Exchange explores possibility of 24-hour trading hours: Report

London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group is currentry considering whether it should introduce 24-hour trading as proposed by several small investors.

The operator of the LSE is in talks over the possibility of extending its trading hours — potentially even moving to a 24-hour schedule, sources close to the development told Financial Times; and they are also considering practicalities of such a move, including the technology required and the regulatory implications.

However, there has been no official comment on the matter from the LSEG.

Several exchanges across the world are already weighing whether to extend the trading hours as more individual investors trade on their smartphones. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets have applied in recent months to extend their trading hours.

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