Nasdaq to Offer 24-Hour Trading, Volkswagon's Cheapest EV to Use Rivian Software, and Light Transformed into Supersolid
Sunday, 9 March 2025 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
NASDAQ's upcoming 24-hour trading initiative aims to cater to the global demand for US stocks, highlighting concerns over volatility and lower liquidity during extended hours. Volkswagen's ID-Everyone, its most affordable EV developed with Rivian, showcases advances in automotive software and the shift towards budget-friendly electric vehicles. Meanwhile, researchers' breakthrough in converting laser light into a super solid could revolutionize quantum computing and sensor technology.
NASDAQ plans to introduce 24-hour trading on its equities platform five days a week starting in the latter half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. This initiative aims to meet the growing global demand for US stocks, especially from retail investors across different time zones. NASDAQ President Tal Cohen highlights the need to manage potential risks, such as increased volatility and transaction costs, and notes that liquidity during extended hours may be lower than during regular sessions. Other exchanges, including Seibo Global Markets and the New York Stock Exchange, are also considering extended trading hours, while a new exchange, 24 Exchange, is set to launch in late 2025.
Volkswagen has introduced the ID-Everyone, its most affordable electric vehicle, expected to launch in Europe by 2027 with a starting price around 20,000 euros ($21,500). Developed in collaboration with Rivian, the ID-Everyone features a range of over 155 miles and a 94-horsepower front-wheel drive, accommodating four passengers. It will utilize Rivian's advanced software architecture for over-the-air updates and customization. This launch is part of Volkswagen's strategy to release nine new models by 2027, including another budget-friendly model, the ID-2 All, set for 2026.
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough by transforming laser light into a super solid, advancing the field of quantum physics. This process involved firing a laser at gallium arsenide to create polaritons—hybrid particles of light and matter—organized into a super solid structure. This state of matter exhibits both solid and superfluid properties, maintaining a rigid form while behaving like a frictionless fluid, characterized by zero viscosity and global phase coherence. This discovery challenges traditional views of light and opens new avenues for studying quantum many-body physics, with potential implications for quantum computing and sensor technology.
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