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LSE:LSEG.L News 23 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

LSEG share price slides again as AI fears linger — and buyback filings keep it in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.9% to 7,046 pence early Thursday, extending losses after an AI-driven selloff hit data and software stocks this week. LSEG disclosed it bought back nearly 291,000 shares for cancellation on Feb. 4. The stock is down about 42% from last year’s high. The FTSE 100 hit a record Wednesday, contrasting with LSEG’s slide.
5 February 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group share price slides again as AI fears keep hitting LSEG stock

London Stock Exchange Group share price slides again as AI fears keep hitting LSEG stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.8% to 7,048 pence by mid-morning, hovering near a 52-week low after a sharp two-day selloff in software and data stocks. The drop followed Anthropic’s launch of AI plug-ins, fueling fears over future subscription revenue. LSEG bought back over 253,000 shares on Feb. 3 at an average 7,685.36 pence each. Investors await Thursday’s Bank of England meeting amid continued volatility.
4 February 2026
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Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.2% to 8,974 pence by 0826 GMT after announcing new buybacks and the purchase of 110,386 shares for cancellation. Britain’s new capital-raising rules took effect, raising the prospectus threshold and aiming to cut costs. London markets dropped after President Trump announced a 10% tariff on UK and European imports, effective Feb. 1. LSEG will report preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
20 January 2026
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Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

LSEG shares rose 0.6% to 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT Tuesday after the company bought back 112,769 shares on Monday at an average price of 8,885.77 pence, planning to cancel them. The stock remains 26% below its 52-week high despite recent gains. FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time on Monday. LSEG will have 510.2 million shares in issue after the cancellation.
6 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Holiday Schedule: London Stock Exchange Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

UK Stock Market Holiday Schedule: London Stock Exchange Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

As the UK heads into the final trading stretch of 2025, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is moving into a holiday-shortened schedule that can catch investors off guard—especially anyone placing late orders, managing year-end portfolio changes, or timing cash withdrawals and settlement. That backdrop is already showing up in market coverage. Reuters reported on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 that UK stocks traded in subdued conditions ahead of an early close on Wednesday and full closures for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Reuters Below is the official UK stock market holiday schedule for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026, plus what it means in practice for trading, liquidity, and post‑trade processes. At a
23 December 2025
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Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.
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