Nasdaq plans to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce round-the-clock trading of stocks, aiming to meet growing global demand for U.S. equities.

The exchange, home to major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon, is taking its first formal step toward nonstop trading five days a week, targeting a potential launch in the second half of 2026.

Investor interest in extended trading hours has increased in recent years, prompting regulators to update rules and approve proposals from major exchanges.

The U.S. stock market accounts for nearly two-thirds of global listed company value, with foreign holdings totaling $17 trillion last year, Reuters has reported.

Nasdaq joins the New York Stock Exchange and Cboe Global Markets, which have also announced plans for 24/5 trading amid the trend toward globalization of U.S. markets.