The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the decision period for a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. The proposed change aims to lengthen the hours of extended trading sessions. The SEC received comments on the proposal and an amendment that adjusted the original suggestion. To allow more time for consideration and public feedback, the SEC set a new deadline of February 12, 2025, to either approve, disapprove, or begin further proceedings on the proposal.
Simple Explanation
The SEC is taking extra time to decide if NYSE Arca can change their rules to make the stock market open longer after regular hours, and now they have until February 12, 2025, to think about it more.