Plus500 Plans US Trading ‘Super-App’ After Agreeing to Acquire Hedge

Exciting news for retail traders who would like access to both stocks and derivatives markets from the same app. Plus500 has conditionally agreed to buy Hedge Capital Markets, paving the way for a launch a US ‘super app’ combining stocks, options, ETFs, futures, and prediction markets. In a regulatory announment released on 13 October 2026,

Robinhood Rockets to New Heights

Robinhood shares surged to record highs today, fueled by booming prediction markets, S&P 500 inclusion, and strong investor demand — though risks around valuation, volatility, and regulation remain in focus.