Robinhood Markets surged 7.46% in Monday pre-market trading after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its inclusion in the S&P 500, according to Benzinga. The move marks a milestone in Robinhood’s evolution from pandemic-era speculation to a mainstream brokerage, managing billions in assets across stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies. The addition means automatic entry into global index funds, pensions, and retirement accounts, typically boosting demand. S&P 500 additions usually see higher demand from the large pool of passive investors linked to the index. The news follows Robinhood’s U.K. launch of Digests, its AI-powered stock analysis tool, under the new Cortex platform. CEO Vladimir Tenev said AI will reshape investing, though EU regulators cautioned about risks tied to Robinhood’s tokenized stock offerings. The stock has risen nearly 415% over the past year, according to Benzinga Pro.
