London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
Total income, excluding recoveries, reached £4.80 billion in the first half.
Pretax profit rose to £1.28 billion from £991 million in the prior year.
The markets unit grew 12% due to heightened trading activity.
LSEG now expects organic constant currency income growth between 7.0% and 7.5%.
The company announced a new share buyback program of up to £700 million.