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ROBINHOOD EXPANDS TRADING WITH 24/7 WEEKEND STOCKS

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WED, SEP 30, 2026

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Robinhood is expanding its platform to allow round-the-clock trading of select US stocks on weekends, while adding earnings-based wagering and perpetual futures contracts.

The retail trading app announced plans to launch three new offerings aimed at keeping users engaged beyond standard market hours. Weekend stock trading will cover a limited selection of US equities, enabling users to trade 24/7 on Saturdays and Sundays. The platform will also introduce derivatives tied to specific corporate earnings metrics, allowing users to bet on outcomes without holding the underlying stock. Additionally, Robinhood plans to offer perpetual futures—leveraged contracts that track asset prices without expiration dates. These products carry higher risk than traditional stock trading. The moves reflect Robinhood's strategy to compete with other retail-focused brokers by expanding accessible trading hours and product offerings. The company has steadily broadened its platform since its 2021 IPO, adding crypto trading, options, and other derivatives. Robinhood did not specify launch dates for the new features.

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