Shares in FTSE 100 giant RELX PLC (LSE:REL) fell 2.7% to 2,664p despite the information and analytics group reporting a strong start to 2026 and reaffirming its full-year outlook.
In a statement ahead of its annual meeting, the group pointed to positive momentum across all four divisions and said it continues to invest in artificial intelligence, combining large proprietary data sets with new technologies to launch products and drive usage.
Growth was said to be increasingly driven by a shift towards higher-value products, particularly AI-enabled analytics tools that help customers make decisions and manage risk.
In the data and analytics-focused Risk arm, revenues were supported by demand for financial crime compliance and fraud solutions.
Legal also delivered strong growth, helped by the uptake of its AI-powered research platform, including Lexis+ with Protégé.
Scientific, Technical & Medical saw improving growth as more customers adopted advanced data tools.
Exhibitions benefited from a stronger events portfolio and digital initiatives.
Looking ahead, RELX said it expects underlying revenue growth to remain strong across the group,, with adjusted operating profit growing faster than revenue, reflecting operational leverage.
The company also guided to continued growth in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis, maintaining its trajectory of steady expansion.