Charles Schwab to expand 24-hour trading to include all S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 stocks, targeting active traders, starting November 5th.

Charles Schwab plans to enhance its trading platform by expanding 24-hour trading to include all S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 stocks, along with hundreds of ETFs. This change, driven by increasing demand from retail investors, will allow for trading 24/5. The rollout is set to start the week after the U.S. presidential election on November 5th, initially targeting active traders. This move underscores Schwab's commitment to adapting to clients' evolving needs.