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Leifras ADSs Could Benefit From Nasdaq's 23-Hour Trading Expansion

Aug 26, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Extended trading hours reduce friction, likely raising liquidity and possibly narrowing spreads for LFS; historically, similar cross-border access increases trading volume for listed ADRs when adjacent markets adopt longer hours.

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Leifras ADSs stand to gain from Nasdaq's plan to extend trading to 23 hours a weekday starting December 6, 2026, as Japanese brokers broaden access to U.S. equities. This could boost Japanese investor participation and liquidity in LFS, potentially improving price discovery and investor engagement over the coming months.

Nasdaq to launch 23-hour trading on Dec 6, 2026, expanding LFS ADS accessibility.
Japanese brokers expanding extended-hours for U.S. equities, including LFS ADSs.
Rakuten: 16 hours currently; 23 hours planned at launch for U.S. trading.
SBI Securities: pre-market and after-hours trading planned for 2026; up to 23 hours.
Leifras is a leading operator of children's sports schools in Japan.

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