London Stock Exchange Group is trading at £9,466.00, up 7.69%, after raising its 2026 income-growth outlook to at least 8% and announcing a $3.535 billion Octus acquisition.
- The announcements came on October 22, 2026. Reuters reported shares jumped 6%, with analysts expecting the stronger targets and buyback capacity to be well received.
- Third-quarter income grew 8.8% organically at constant currency. Cryptocurrency moves were modest and do not explain the company-specific catalyst.