Beazley rejects latest Zurich bid, reveals higher bid rejected in June

Beazley PLC on Thursday rebuffed the latest takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, arguing it ‘materially undervalues’ the Beazley and its long-term prospects.

On Monday,...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 09:29


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts Admiral, Citigroup cuts Beazley

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations on Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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Citigroup cuts Beazley to ’neutral’ - price target 1,280 (1,025) pence

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RBC cuts...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 09:24


Early market roundup: Stocks higher after Trump won’t impose tariffs

Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he will no longer impose additional tariffs on European countries; meanwhile...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 09:01


UK government borrowing lower than expected in December - ONS data

UK public sector net borrowing rose in December, the Office for National Statistics reported on Thursday.

Net borrowing, the difference between total public sector spending and...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:20


South32 keeps annual guidance after consistent first-half performance

South32 Ltd on Thursday said it put in a ‘consistent’ operating performance in the first half of its financial year, benefitting from ‘strengthening’ market conditions....

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:05


UK upper house approves social media ban for under-16s

Britain’s upper house of parliament voted Wednesday in favour of banning under?16s from using social media, raising pressure on the government to match a similar...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 22:57


TRADING UPDATES: GENinCode to raise funds via placing and subscription

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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GENinCode PLC - Oxford-based genetic testing...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 20:27


PensionBee fourth-quarter assets rise; sees increase in customer base

PensionBee Group PLC on Wednesday reported customer growth and higher assets under administration in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the online retirement savings provider...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:28


Late market roundup: Shares edge higher as miners, retailers lift mood

London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump managed to calm markets over Greenland, with gains among miners and retailers offsetting...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:09


IN BRIEF: Smith & Nephew completes Integrity Orthopaedics acquisition

Smith & Nephew PLC - Watford, England-based medical device manufacturer - Completes the acquisition of sports medicine business Integrity Orthopaedics Inc, in a deal worth...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:27


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