Nasdaq Plans Nearly 23-Hour Trading Sessions Starting December 2026
Nasdaq plans to extend its US stock market trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily, five days a week, starting December 6, 2026, pending SEC approval. The new overnight session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET will bridge the gap between existing after-hours and pre-market trading. Regular market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET will remain the primary price discovery period. The extended hours aim to meet growing global demand and improve access for international investors, with safeguards and operational changes planned.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: mint, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 18 Aug, 03:05 am. Other outlets followed.