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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

London, January 6, 2026, 09:37 (GMT) — Regular session London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares were up 0.6% at 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT on Tuesday after the company disclosed fresh purchases under its share buyback programme. MarketScreener+1 The update matters because buybacks shrink the share count, which can lift earnings per share and support the stock when the tape turns choppy. LSEG is still about 26% below its 52-week high, even after a 2.7% jump in the previous session, market data showed. MarketWatch The move comes as Britain’s blue-chip index starts 2026 on a firmer footing, with the
6 January 2026
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LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:07 ET — Market closed Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) last closed down 1.65% at £88.04 on Friday, lagging the broader market as the FTSE 100 ended up 0.20%. Volume was light and the stock remains 27.75% below its 52-week high. MarketWatch The underperformance comes as UK equities began 2026 with a symbolic milestone, with the FTSE 100 briefly crossing 10,000 for the first time on the year’s first trading day. “It’s nice to be going into 2026 with a good news story,” said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell.
4 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips on year-end close as buyback continues

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips on year-end close as buyback continues

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:24 ET — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) shares last closed down 0.1% at 8,952 pence on Dec. 31, a holiday-shortened session in London. The stock traded between 8,926 and 9,000 pence and saw about 200,000 shares change hands, according to market data. Investing.com The move matters because investors are starting 2026 focused on what the exchange operator will earn from market activity after year-end liquidity dried up, and on how aggressively it keeps returning cash through buybacks. London markets closed early on Wednesday and are shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day,
1 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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MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

7 February 2026
MARA shares jumped 22.4% to $8.24 Friday, trading higher after hours, as the company moved $87 million in bitcoin to major custodians. About 82.4 million MARA shares changed hands. Bitcoin hovered near $68,928 Saturday. A MARA filing showed its general counsel had shares withheld for taxes on vested stock units, not an open market sale.
Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

7 February 2026
Apple shares closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. A global DRAM shortage is raising component costs, putting pressure on Apple’s pricing ahead of its Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. CEO Tim Cook said memory prices will rise “sharply” but gave no details on possible iPhone price hikes. Investors await signals before next week’s U.S. inflation data.
Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

7 February 2026
Roivant shares surged 22.4% to $25.82 after Phase 2 data showed its drug brepocitinib outperformed placebo in cutaneous sarcoidosis, with no serious adverse events. The company plans a Phase 3 trial in 2026 and has filed for FDA approval in dermatomyositis. Quarterly revenue reached $2 million, with a $313.7 million loss. Cash holdings stood at $4.5 billion.
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