LSE reports bumper profits

The London Stock Exchange Group's share price has jumped 3.6% this morning after announcing its income in the half year to September rose by 20% compared to the equivalent period of 2010.

The London Stock Exchange Group's share price has jumped 3.6% this morning after announcing its income in the half year to September rose by 20% compared to the equivalent period of 2010.

Total revenues were £386.5m, yielding profits of £179.7m, up an impressive 79%.

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