London's Stock Market: A False Narrative? London's stock market has been in decline, marked by a wave of delistings and initial public offering (IPO) snubs. However, this narrative may not be entirely accurate.
The numbers show that the number of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) fell from 2,429 in 2015 to 1,534 in May 2026.
But this decline can also be attributed to a broader shift away from listing on major exchanges worldwide.