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    Nasdaq moves to make trading nearly 24 hours. Why some on Wall Street say that's a bad idea

    CNBCDecember 16, 2025 at 5:40 PMNeutral1 min read

    Nasdaq is proposing to extend trading hours for US equities to nearly 24/7, aiming to improve market access for international investors and potentially capture more trading volume. However, some Wall Street participants are concerned about the implications for market liquidity during off-peak hours, the potential for increased volatility and algorithmic trading dominance, and the impact on work-life balance for traders and market infrastructure staff.

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