RELX PLC reiterates 2026 growth outlook as AI fears keep pressure on shares

RELX PLC stuck to its 2026 growth targets in a March investor deck published Thursday, pointing to wider adoption of artificial intelligence in its product lineup as a driver for both customer value and profits. The latest update, posted after a tough stretch for legal and data names, keeps the FTSE 100 information company pressing its advantage.

RELX share price slides near 52-week low ahead of results as AI worries hang over data stocks

RELX share price slides near 52-week low ahead of results as AI worries hang over data stocks

RELX shares slipped around 3% early Wednesday in London, clinging to levels just above their 52-week low as the market braced for the group’s annual numbers. By 08:30 GMT, the stock was quoting at 2,078 pence, down from Tuesday’s 2,146 close, after hitting a session bottom at 2,071. The U.S. ADR was recently off about 0.6%, last seen at $29.29.
UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

London’s FTSE 100 edged up on Friday as gains in major banks outweighed another drop from data analytics firm RELX, which continues to feel pressure amid the global AI selloff. The blue-chip index was 0.2% higher at 1133 GMT, eyeing a second consecutive weekly gain. The FTSE 250, meanwhile, barely moved and looks set to slip for a second week. Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds climbed between 1% and 1.6%. RELX fell 3.5%. Fresnillo gained 1.8%, while Next added 0.5% after acquiring footwear brand Russell & Bromley via an insolvency deal.
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