London, March 25, 2026, 13:48 GMT
- LSEG was last seen changing hands near 8,548 pence on Wednesday, up from the prior 8,474 pence finish. 1
- FTSE Russell on Tuesday announced a 10-year extension of its CanDeal DNA partnership, expanding the collaboration to cover data, index, and portfolio analytics. 2
- Lingering AI jitters haven’t let up for the stock, and Elliott Management’s push for changes at the group remains in play. 3
London Stock Exchange Group shares hovered at roughly 8,548 pence on Wednesday—an uptick from the previous close at 8,474 pence. Fresh headlines about the FTSE Russell deal landed for investors to digest, while the broader London market showed some strength. 1
This shift is significant for LSEG, which has been working to restore investor trust after AI concerns sparked a steep drop in its shares and Elliott Management ramped up scrutiny on leadership earlier this year. The 3 billion pound buyback in February — essentially LSEG purchasing its own stock — took some heat off, but questions linger. Investors are still watching to see if the company’s data businesses can grow quickly enough to keep margins strong. 3
That lifted sentiment. The FTSE 100 climbed 1.1% by 1236 GMT, tracking oil’s slide after news broke of a U.S. ceasefire proposal to Iran. “The market is trading now the idea that peace talks or a ceasefire could be on the way,” said Amundi’s Amelie Derambure. 4
On Tuesday, FTSE Russell—fully owned by LSEG—announced it’s locking in a 10-year extension with CanDeal DNA. The agreement covers pricing for FTSE Canada fixed-income indices, a key reference point for the bond market. There’s more: the new terms bring in additional data and expanded index and portfolio analytics as well. “We’re seeing rising appetite for high-quality domestic data and analytics,” said Marina Mets, FTSE Russell’s head of Americas fixed income. 2
During February’s results, the group reported a 7.1% rise in 2025 organic income and set guidance for 2026 growth between 6.5% and 7.5%. Annual subscription value—ASV—was up 5.9%, reflecting recurring sales. Ninety One analyst Frederick Kerr-Smiley noted shareholders had pushed for a sizable buyback. Chief Executive David Schwimmer described LSEG as “very well positioned for continued growth.” 3
Analysts keep LSEG’s valuation in the spotlight, too. According to Reuters Breakingviews last month, LSEG shares change hands at forward earnings multiples not far off those for Euronext and Deutsche Boerse. U.S. players like S&P Global, though, still command a premium, along with other American data-focused names. 5
Still, the rebound may not last. ING’s Chris Turner called it “too early” for a steep drop in energy prices. Some brokerages warned that another oil shock might force the Bank of England and European Central Bank to hike rates as early as April, putting risk appetite on the line again. 4
Despite climbing on Wednesday, LSEG remains far off that 52-week peak at 11,895 pence. The latest partnership news lands just as investors keep weighing those unresolved concerns around AI, growth, and margins that have dogged the shares in recent weeks. 1
