**[Chicago Board Options Exchange Plans to Extend Trading Hours]** BlockBeats News, March 17: Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets has submitted a proposal to extend the trading hours of its stock and options exchange, EDGX. The market operator stated on Monday that it plans to allow all listed NMS stocks to be traded on EDGX from 9 PM ET on Sunday to 8 PM ET on Friday. The company plans to pause operations for one hour between 8 PM and 9 PM ET from Monday to Thursday. CBOE noted that in recent years, demand for U.S. stocks outside of traditional trading hours has increased. CBOE already offers around-the-clock trading through its proprietary index futures and options, as well as its global foreign exchange market operations. Oliver Sung, Head of CBOE North American Equities, stated that the filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the latest step to ensure readiness for launching trading in December. CBOE provides stock and derivatives trading platforms, including products linked to its flagship VIX Volatility Index, which is often referred to as the market's "Fear Index." (Jin10)