Shares of Light & Wonder (LNW) are soaring 5.11% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, continuing their upward trajectory following news of a significant change in the company's listing status on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This pre-market surge comes after the stock already posted impressive gains of 7.52% in Tuesday's session.
The catalyst for this bullish momentum is the announcement that Light & Wonder's admission category on the ASX will be upgraded from an ASX Foreign Exempt Listing to a full ASX Listing, effective from the start of trading on November 14. This change in status is expected to enhance the company's visibility and accessibility to Australian investors, potentially broadening its shareholder base.
The transition to a full ASX Listing means Light & Wonder will now be subject to the ASX's comprehensive listing rules and continuous disclosure requirements. This increased transparency and compliance with local market standards could attract more attention from both institutional and retail investors in the Australian market. Investors appear to be viewing this development positively, as reflected in the stock's strong performance over the past two trading sessions.
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