Wise Moves to US Stock Market

Apr 27, 2026, 12:50
UKFinance

Introduction

A judge says the company Wise can move its main stock listing from London to the US market called Nasdaq.

Main Body

Wise wants more customers and investors in the United States. The company will still have a small listing in London. It will still hire people in the UK. Some people disagreed with the plan. One founder, Taavet Hinrikus, said the plan was not fair to all owners. He wanted more people to have a say in company decisions. The company leaders and most owners liked the plan. The judge looked at the facts. He decided the move is okay.

Conclusion

The change happens on May 8. The company starts on Nasdaq on May 11.

Learning

💡 THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In the text, we see: "Wise wants more customers."

When we talk about a company or a person, we add an -s to the action word. This is a key rule for A2 learners.

How it works:

  • I want → (No -s)
  • You want → (No -s)
  • The company wants → (Add -s)
  • He wants → (Add -s)

🗓ī¸ TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE

Look at how the text describes May 8 and May 11. It uses the Present Tense to talk about a fixed schedule:

  • "The change happens on May 8."
  • "The company starts on Nasdaq on May 11."

→ Tip: Use this simple style when you have a calendar date!

🗝ī¸ QUICK VOCABULARY

  • Founder → The person who starts a company.
  • Decision → A choice made after thinking.
  • Fair → When something is right for everyone.

Vocabulary Learning

judge (n.)
judge / a person who decides a case in courtæŗ•åŽ˜
Example:The judge decided the case.
company (n.)
company / a business organizationå…Ŧ司
Example:The company announced a new product.
market (n.)
market / a place where goods are bought and sold市場
Example:She worked in the market selling fresh fruit.
plan (n.)
plan / a detailed proposal for doing somethingč¨ˆåŠƒ
Example:They made a plan to travel next summer.
change (n.)
change / a difference or alterationčŽŠåŒ–
Example:The change in weather surprised everyone.