Wise Moves Primary Listing from London Stock Exchange to Nasdaq
Wise CEO Kristo Käärmann discussed the company's move to Nasdaq in a CNBC interview that aired four hours before publication on May 11, 2026. The decision comes as Hims & Hers Health shares rose ahead of its first-quarter 2026 earnings report, with the broader market showing modest gains.
BenzingaFintech company Wise is moving its primary listing from the London Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. Kristo Käärmann, co-founder and CEO of Wise, joined 'Squawk Box' to discuss the move. The interview segment with Kristo Käärmann lasted 03:44 and aired 4 hours before publication on the current date of 2026-05-11.
U.S. market, citing greater opportunity in the United States. The appearance came as Wise seeks to align its primary listing with what it sees as its largest growth market.
Separately on the same day, Hims & Hers Health Inc shares are trading higher on Monday. The move comes as the company will report first-quarter 2026 financial results after the closing bell today. Analysts project earnings per share of four cents for Hims & Hers Health in Q1 2026.
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U.S. Listings. Wise's decision marks a significant step for the London-listed fintech as it repositions toward Nasdaq.
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Story Timeline
6 events- May 11, 6:02 PM ET
1 new source added: Benzinga
1 sourceBenzinga - May 11, 2:02 PM ET
1 new source added: Benzinga
1 sourceBenzinga - 2026-05-11
Hims & Hers Health shares trading higher on Monday ahead of Q1 2026 earnings
1 sourceBenzinga - 2026-05-11 (4 hours before publication)
Kristo Käärmann interview on Squawk Box discussing Wise's Nasdaq move airs
1 sourceSquawkCNBC - 2026-05-11 (after market close)
Hims & Hers Health scheduled to report Q1 2026 financial results
1 sourceBenzinga - 2026-05-11
Wise announces move of primary listing from London Stock Exchange to Nasdaq
1 sourceWise
Potential Impact
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Broader market sees minor positive movement across major indices
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Hims & Hers Health experiences pre-earnings share price increase
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Wise gains closer alignment with U.S. investor base and trading hours
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London Stock Exchange loses a prominent fintech primary listing
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