On May 29, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to initiate extended trading hours for select single stock options starting July 13, 2026. The initial rollout is expected to include approximately 20 highly liquid stocks, including all 'Big Seven' tech stocks. CBOE also announced plans to launch 23X5 U.S. stock trading on its EDGX stock exchange in December, aiming to expand access to all-weather trading. Eligibility requirements for the extended trading hours options include at least 150,000 contracts, a market capitalization of over $50 billion, and an average daily trading volume exceeding 10 million shares.
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