What is the London Stock Exchange?

The London Stock Exchange is one of the worlds oldest stock exchanges. It operates two primary markets, the Main Market and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), and provides an extensive financial news and information service. There has been bid interest from rival European operators Deutsch Borse and Euronext.

Will LSE stock meet high expectations?

The chief executive of the LSE said he was confident the business would meet the high expectations set by investors, who have sent shares in the company up 24 per cent since last weekend.

Should Shein be listed on the LSE?

Hoggett’s comments came as online fashion chain Shein, valued at $66bn in its last funding round, considers listing on the LSE. But its ambition has already drawn concern from some UK fund managers over the group’s alleged treatment of workers. Founded in China, Shein said it had zero tolerance for forced labour.