New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- US-based trading platform Robinhood said Tuesday (local time) that it will enable users to trade select US stocks around the clock on weekends, as it seeks to adapt to the industry's shift towards 24-hour trading.

The latest move by the online brokerage reflects a broader transformation in financial markets that could open US equities to more international investors while giving traders greater flexibility over when they buy and sell.

US stock markets have traditionally been open from 9:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays. However, Nasdaq Inc., the New York Stock Exchange and 24X National Exchange are planning to introduce longer sessions of up to 23 hours a day, five days a week, in the coming months. Nasdaq, for instance,...