The London Stock Exchange Group plans to launch a 24-hour trading platform to attract overseas investors and younger traders, following changing US trading patterns. Currently, London-listed shares only trade between 8am and 4pm, but the LSEG aims to boost the struggling UK market. Chief executive David Schwimmer is focused on revitalizing the London market after acquiring Refinitiv.

UK’s stock market is in crisis with shrinking trading volumes, lack of new listings, and 20% increase in profit warnings in the second quarter of 2025. A potential shift to 24-hour trading would mirror US trends with the rise of “dark pools” for overnight trading. The NYSE is also seeking to extend trading hours to keep pace with developments.

Fierce criticism is expected from traditional fund managers if trading hours are extended, as they heavily rely on closing prices to value their funds. Trillions of pounds are at stake, making any changes to trading hours a contentious issue in the financial market.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: LSE plots 24-hour trading to revive interest in shares