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CNBC — Technology · October 1, 2026 · On the brief until October 15, 2026

Robinhood unveils weekend hours, AI agents to allow users to trade nonstop

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Automating trading strategies through user-built agents

Robinhood announced 24/7 stock trading, crypto perpetual contracts, and customizable AI trading agents for its users. These tools let retail customers automate their trading strategies around the clock. Retail brokerages are now competing on speed, market access, and automation rather than low commission fees.

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