Cboe Global Markets on Monday announced plans to expand U.S. equities trading to a 24-hour, five-days-a-week format to meet the global demand for the country's stock market.

Key Takeaways Cboe Global Markets on Monday said it plans to open trading to 24 hours a day, five days a week, for U.S. equities listed on its Cboe EDGX Equities Exchange, pending regulatory approval.

Cboe Global Markets announced on Monday it plans to offer 24-hour, five-days-a-week (24x5) trading for U.S. equities on its Cboe EDGX Equities Exchange (EDGX) in its bid to meet growing global customer demand for expanded access to U.