London Stock Exchange considers 24-hour trading to meet retail demand: FT
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 20 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
London Stock Exchange's Trading Hours: The London Stock Exchange Group is considering the introduction of 24-hour trading to meet growing demand from retail investors for continuous market access, as reported by the Financial Times.
Industry-Wide Trend: Other major exchanges like NYSE, Nasdaq, and Cboe Global Markets are also exploring extended trading hours in response to increased participation from individual investors using smartphones.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
