[Bloomberg: Major U.S. Exchanges Prepare to Extend Trading Hours, Facing Competition from 24/7 Crypto Platforms and Prediction Markets] According to a report by Bloomberg on September 28, for many years, U.S. stock trading has been predominantly concentrated during daytime hours on major exchanges. While the NYSE and Nasdaq offer after-hours trading, activity has remained relatively light. Recently, major U.S. exchanges have formulated plans to extend and promote trading beyond traditional hours. The motivation stems partly from the continuous expansion of 24/7 crypto platforms, niche stock trading platforms, and round-the-clock prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Additionally, there is rising demand from overseas investors and global traders who wish to access liquid markets whenever news breaks.