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London Stock Exchange Group plc reported a record first quarter in 2026, with total income increasing by 9.8% on an organic constant currency basis, driven by strong trading volumes and subscription businesses. The company's Data & Analytics division grew 5.1%, FTSE Russell 8.8%, Risk Intelligence 10.5%, and Markets an impressive 15.5%. Subscription businesses combined saw 6.3% growth, with all divisions accelerating from the previous quarter. LSEG is also progressing with its LSEG Everywhere strategy, with over 150 customers connected or onboarding to its MCP server and positive feedback on new AI tools in Workspace. The company has raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to the upper half of its 6.5-7.5% range and completed £1.1 billion in share buybacks in Q1, remaining on track for its £3 billion buyback program by February 2027.

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