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Nasdaq Plans 23-Hour Trading Day Starting December, Impacting Israeli Market
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By שירי חביב ולדהורן
First reported by Walla · Aug 18, 2026
What happened
Nasdaq plans to extend trading hours to 23 hours daily starting December 6, pending SEC approval, adding overnight sessions. This change will allow Israeli investors to trade U.S. stocks during Israeli morning hours and improve trading conditions for dual-listed stocks on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
- 01Nasdaq will extend trading hours to 23 hours daily starting December 6, pending SEC approval.
- 02New sessions run from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM and 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time.
- 03Regular trading hours (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET) remain the main price-setting period.
- 04Israeli investors gain access to U.S. stocks during Israeli morning hours, benefiting local and Asian markets.
- 05Dual-listed stocks on Nasdaq and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will have increased overlapping trading hours.
- 06Lower liquidity expected during overnight sessions, with price sensitivity to single orders.
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GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Nasdaq Plans 23-Hour Trading Day Starting December, Impacting Israeli Market
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Nasdaq Plans Nearly 23-Hour Trading Days Starting December Pending SEC Approval
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