London, Feb 18, 2026, 08:05 GMT — Regular session
- LSEG slipped roughly 0.8% at the open, following a soft finish the previous session.
- LSEG is leaning harder into data, analytics, and workflows—underscored by its new partnership with Bank of America.
- Eyes are on the Feb 26 results—investors searching those numbers for direction and any hints about growth ahead.
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares slipped 0.8% to 7,514 pence by 0805 GMT, coming off Tuesday’s 7,572 pence close. Early trading saw the stock move in a 7,446 to 7,550 pence range. (Investing.com UK)
The change may be minor, but the stakes are higher. Investors are sizing up how quickly LSEG can translate recent customer gains into steady recurring revenue—and questioning if the market has finished trimming the stock.
UK inflation dropped to 3.0% in January—its lowest mark since March 2025—leaving hopes alive for rate cuts from the Bank of England. “We expect two rate cuts by summer, one in March and another in June,” Swissquote Bank senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said. (Reuters)
LSEG on Tuesday said it struck a multi-year deal with Bank of America, giving the bank access to LSEG’s data, analytics, and workflow tools. The partnership covers platforms like LSEG Workspace, APIs, and World-Check, the compliance screening tool. “Trusted, high quality data is essential to how we support clients and manage risk,” said Fernando Vicario, CEO of Merrill Lynch International and UK country executive at Bank of America. Gianluca Biagini at LSEG added the agreement should “strengthen governance and risk management.” (lseg.com)
It’s the same refrain everywhere: banks are after cleaner data they can weave straight into daily operations, ready for automated tools—no compliance tangles, no rights headaches. LSEG is throwing its weight behind this push.
LSEG shares haven’t managed to recover to their recent peak. The stock remains roughly 37% below its 52-week high of 11,915 pence, though it’s holding above the 52-week low of 6,684 pence. Market cap stands at about £38.1 billion, per Hargreaves Lansdown data. (Hargreaves Lansdown)
Still, partnerships aren’t guaranteed to show up in the numbers right away. What really counts: when products launch, if customers bite, and whether there’s muscle behind pricing for “AI-ready” content. The headline alone won’t cut it.
The next major marker is almost here. LSEG will stream its FY 2025 preliminary results on Feb. 26 at 10:00 a.m. UK time, with CEO David Schwimmer and CFO Michel-Alain Proch set to lead the webcast. (lseg.com)
